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Measuring COVID-19 Impact on U.S. Cotton Industry

Measuring COVID-19 Impact on U.S. Cotton Industry

The National Cotton Council estimates the total economic damage to the cotton industry from the COVID-19 pandemic is around 4.3 billion dollars. Dr. Gary Adams, President and CEO of the National Cotton Council, explains the impact the pandemic has had not only on cotton producers but textile man... More
Introduction to Prevention of Plastic Contamination

Introduction to Prevention of Plastic Contamination

Sources of potential plastic contamination and how they affect the textile processing, resulting in a decrease of demand for US cotton.... More
Regional Analysis of the 2020 Cotton Crop

Regional Analysis of the 2020 Cotton Crop

For the 2020 crop year, the Department of Agriculture projects a 17.5 million bale U.S. cotton crop. This projection is based on a June 30th acreage report that showed 12.2 million planted acres of cotton.... More
Cotton Update

Cotton Update

We get an update on the Oklahoma cotton crop from Seth Byrd.... More
Managing Pigweed with New Dicamba Regulations

Managing Pigweed with New Dicamba Regulations

With cotton and soybeans now in the ground, the biggest enemy to any grower is pigweed. Combatting that problem became even more difficult with the recent ruling against the use of certain Dicamba based products.... More
World Cotton Consumption Expected to Bounce Back

World Cotton Consumption Expected to Bounce Back

World cotton consumption is expected to bounce back to 114 million bales in 2020, according to the latest report from the Department of Agriculture. We caught up with Dr. Jody Campiche, Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council, to review the Department’s expectatio... More
Cotton Council International Joins Sustainable Apparel Coalition

Cotton Council International Joins Sustainable Apparel Coalition

Cotton Council International (CCI), the overseas export promotion arm of the National Cotton Council, recently joined the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, or SAC.... More

Cotton and USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program

Cotton and USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program

The Department of Agriculture announced its initial round of relief for the United States’ agriculture sector. Of the $19 billion package, $3 billion will go toward the department’s purchase of food products for donation to food banks and other feeding programs across the country. The remaining ... More
Contamination Prevention in 2020

Contamination Prevention in 2020

The National Cotton Council urges cotton producers, ginners and other industry members to strive for zero contamination this year. Contamination remains a serious threat to the quality and reputation of U.S. cotton in the global fiber marketplace.... More
Beckham County Cotton

Beckham County Cotton

We travel to Beckham County to revisit a cotton producer whom we first met when he was trying to plant a crop in standing water.... More
Georgia Cotton Rebounds After 2018 Hurricane Season

Georgia Cotton Rebounds After 2018 Hurricane Season

With Hurricane Michael wiping out a majority of the 2018 cotton crop in Georgia, this year's harvest is more important than ever for growers. And while less than ideal weather during growing season might have impacted quantity, the quality remains the same.... More
2019 Cotton Harvest

2019 Cotton Harvest

Mississippi State University Extension Service agronomist giving an overview of the 2019 cotton harvest in the state. Footage shows cotton growing in the field and ready to be picked.... More
Cotton Update

Cotton Update

Seth Byrd has an update on the cotton crop and advice for producers as they near harvest.... More
Disease Scouting in Cotton

Disease Scouting in Cotton

Heather Kelly with University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture goes over diseases to look for in cotton fields this summer.... More
Cotton Planting Hurt by Heavy Rains

Cotton Planting Hurt by Heavy Rains

Cotton acreage was expected to increase significantly in Louisiana, but the weather may not allow for it. LSU AgCenter correspondent Craig Gautreaux gives an update on Louisiana’s cotton crop.... More
Cotton acres expected to increase in Louisiana

Cotton acres expected to increase in Louisiana

Louisiana cotton farmers are expected to have a much larger crop this year, mostly at the expense of soybean and possibly corn acres. Exactly how large an increase will not be known until all the planting is done, sometime in May. LSU AgCenter correspondent Craig Gautreaux has the story.... More
Cotton Growers Hoping for Better Industry Conditions in 2019

Cotton Growers Hoping for Better Industry Conditions in 2019

After seeing a near 10% drop in prices in 2018, cotton growers are hoping for something better heading into the new growing season. Damon Jones attended the annual Beltwide Cotton Conference in New Orleans, and learned how recent legislation could have a positive effect the industry.... More
Cotton Update

Cotton Update

We get a recap of the 2018 cotton crop from Seth Byrd and learn about the upcoming cotton webinar.... More
Cotton Update

Cotton Update

We get an update on the Oklahoma cotton crop from Extension Cotton Specialist Seth Byrd.... More
Profit Potential Rises with Early-Season Protection

Profit Potential Rises with Early-Season Protection

Cotton growers know early-season yield robbers like thrips can make or break a successful season. Proactive decisions are key. Pair seed with Aeris, Trilex Advanced and COPeO Prime to limit early-season pests and protect yield potential when it can be most comprised. When growers use a seed trea... More
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