In an April 1 letter sent to members of Congress across the Southeast, Joe Martin, president of Southern Cotton Growers, stressed relief for farmers is warranted this year due to skyrocketing production costs.
In the letter, Martin provided data from a study commissioned by Southern Cotton Growers and prepared by Don Shurley, professor emeritus of cotton economics at the University of Georgia, that documents the escalating production costs.
Read MoreIn it’s latest prospective plantings report, USDA reports corn acreage in Louisiana this season will be down slightly while cotton acreage will be WAY up.
Read MoreThe U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol announced today that due to demand, the deadline for growers to enroll and complete their data entry for the 2021/22 cotton crop is extended until April 30.
Read MoreScientists with the LSU AgCenter annually evaluate cotton varieties in official variety trials (OVTs) at several locations across the state. Cotton varieties are managed using practices that follow LSU AgCenter recommendations and demonstrate commercial operations as closely as possible.
Read MoreIt wasn’t that long ago that if you wanted to buy an article of clothing, you went into a brick-and-mortar store, examined the racks of dresses, shirts or slacks and looked to see if the products were made with U.S. cotton.
“That all changed with the Internet in the mid-90s,” said Ted Schneider, a Lake Providence, La., producer and chairman of the National Cotton Council. “Fifty percent of all apparel sales last year were done online.”
Read MoreWrangler ® announced today the expansion of its Rooted Collection TM, a line of jeans and shirts grown, cut and sewn in the USA. New for Spring ‘22, the brand has introduced a men’s and women’s jean made completely from U.S.-grown sustainable cotton, along with additional state-specific jeans for Alabama, California, North Carolina and Texas. The brand is also releasing sustainable t-shirts for thirteen individual states including Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Louisiana, Montana, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Wyoming, Texas, as well as additional USA-inspired designs. The purpose of the collection is three-fold: to celebrate local farmers, promote sustainable farming practices and highlight the quality of American craftsmanship.
Read MoreThe lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic’s shock to global trade have created an unprecedented level of stress and disruption on the entire supply chain, from transportation costs to labor availability. Thus, National Cotton Council economists say projections for the U.S./global economies in the coming year should be viewed with caution given the COVID-19 pandemic’s continued impacts.
Read MoreUniversity cotton specialists spell out what the 2022 season might hold in store for growers.
Read MoreThis month’s 2021/22 U.S. corn supply and use outlook is for increased food, seed, and industrial use, larger exports, and smaller stocks relative to last month.
Read MoreWe’ve rounded up the 2022 class of cotton varieties from commercial cotton seed companies. Each company is releasing one variety for commercial planting this season. All boast strong yields and good fiber quality as they enter an already competitive cotton seed market.
Read MoreThe lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic’s shock to global trade have created an unprecedented level of stress and disruption on the entire supply chain, from transportation costs to labor availability. Thus, National Cotton Council economists say projections for the U.S./global economies in the coming year should be viewed with caution given the COVID-19 pandemic’s continued impacts.
Read MoreThe 28th Class of High Cotton Award winners were recognized today in Memphis, Tenn., at the annual High Cotton Awards Breakfast by Farm Press and the Cotton Foundation. The annual award recognizes producers for growing quality cotton using regenerative practices.
The 2022 winners from four Cotton Belt regions are as follows: Southeast – Lee Cromley; Midsouth – John Lindamood; Southwest – Randall Bankhead; and Western – Dan Thelander.
Read MoreCotton Incorporated was named the 2022 A.L. Vandergriff Cotton Pioneer Award winner at last night’s Southern Cotton Ginners Association Honors Banquet. For over 50 years, the team of cotton industry experts at Cotton Incorporated have worked tirelessly on behalf of U.S. cotton producers and importers to increase the demand for and profitability of cotton.
Read MoreAs the 2022 crop production season begins, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will contact approximately 1,100 Louisiana producers to determine their plans for the upcoming growing season.
Read MoreU.S. ginners, gin managers and superintendents are urged to register for one of the three 2022 Cotton Ginner Schools. The 35th annual schools will be two days instead of three, and there is no on-site registration.
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