American cotton growers now have improved export opportunities in Bangladesh. For almost five decades, Bangladesh mandated the fumigation of U.S. cotton due to boll weevil concerns. Collaboration between the U.S. …
Optimism for the 2024 California Cotton Season
The 2024 California cotton season could be a good one for growers. Early estimates indicate a significant increase in plantings. President and CEO of the California Cotton Ginners and Growers …
Several Categories in U.S. Cotton Balance Sheet Are Up
USDA’s forecast for cotton this marketing year reflects year-over-year rises in several categories. Rod Bain has more. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson and Rod Bain’s program here. Sponsored ContentPurina Podcast: Managing …
Cotton Producers Report A Decrease in Planting Intentions This Year
The National Cotton Council’s Early Season Planting Intentions Survey indicates U.S. cotton producers plan to plant 9.8 million acres of cotton this spring, down 3.7 percent from last year. Upland …
‘Unprecedented’ Lygus Problems for Cotton Growers
Lygus problems were particularly challenging for California cotton growers this season. President and CEO of the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association, Roger Isom noted that it is the worst …
Seal of Cotton Turns 50
A familiar trademark is turning fifty. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Seal of Cotton trademark from Cotton Incorporated is turning 50 this year. It was created …
Cotton Growers Asked to Complete Survey
There’s a request for information from cotton growers around the U.S. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Cotton Incorporated is asking all U.S. cotton producers to take the …
California’s ‘Lowest Cotton Acreage’ in History Expected This Year
Even with the positive water outlook for growers this year, cotton acreage is taking a big hit. President and CEO of the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association, Roger Isom …
Cotton Trust Protocol Deadline
An important deadline is coming up for cotton growers. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol reminds growers to enroll and complete data entry …
ThryvOn™ Technology Now Available for Cotton
Cotton growers have a new option for fighting tarnished plant bugs and thrips. Bayer’s cotton trait ThryvOn™ Technology is the industry’s first biotech trait to provide season-long protection against tarnished …
U.S. Cotton Plantings Down Despite Demand Improvements
Information from the National Cotton Council (NCC) indicates that U.S. cotton plantings will be down 17 percent from 2022. According to the NCC’s 42nd Annual Early Season Planting Intentions Survey, …
Tempered Expectations for Cotton Plantings Despite Improved Water Outlook
Cotton plantings over the past few years have been significantly impacted by drought conditions and constrained water supplies. Minimal water allocations have prevented many growers from taking advantage of some …
‘Shop Cotton’ Puts Cotton in Holiday Spotlight
A new online portal helps consumers shop cotton this holiday season. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Cotton Incorporated is promoting the textile on its website fabricofourlives.com with the new …
Cotton Trust Protocol Second Annual Report
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has published its second annual report. It details the results for the 2021-22 period, from August 1st, 2021-July 31st, 2022. The farm-level, science-based sustainability program …