…national report with positive news on bankruptcies reported from 2020, although the state numbers were a little worse. Brian German has a few reports as well, one for cotton producers…
Participation in U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol May Bring Added Benefits to Growers
Participation in the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol may provide some added benefits for growers moving forward. The program sets sustainability standards for cotton growers and provides measurable data on stewardship…
Industry Concerned with Proposed Increases for Mill Assessments
…to look at lower-risk pesticides,” said Roger Isom, President and CEO of the Western Agricultural Processors Association and California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association. “The Administration has said the goal…
Ag Biotech and Traditional Controls Combine to Eradicate Harmful Pest
…Arizona, genetically engineered cotton and the use of conventional pest management systems helped rid the U.S. and Northern Mexico of pink bollworm. The study was recently published in the Proceedings of…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 01-05-21
…First American Cotton Textile Manufacturers join the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol and the first confirmed CLas-Positive ACP found in San Diego County. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Virtual Beltwide Cotton Conference Scheduled for January 5-7
The National Cotton Council (NCC) will be hosting the upcoming 2021 Beltwide Cotton Conference online this year in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The virtual meeting will take place January 5…
USDA Updates Payment Limitation and Payment Eligibility Rule
…Langley, Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council. “That is something that should take away some concern and uncertainty that would have been facing many family farming…
Bee Species Prevented from Being Considered Fish Under CESA
…Alliance of California, and California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association were also named as plaintiffs in the case. The four bee species at the heart of the issue are Franklin’s,…
Less Than 10 Days Left to Apply for Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2
…for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 is approaching. That deadline is December the 11th,” said Reece Langley, Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council. “So any…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 11-30-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering AFBF’s priorities during the Trump/Biden Administration transition, US cotton…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 11-30-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering AFBF’s priorities during the Trump/Biden Administration transition, US cotton…
U.S. Cotton Production Marginally Higher in Latest Forecast
The latest U.S. cotton production forecast appears to be marginally higher than October. Cotton estimates are calling for 17.1 million bales. U.S. mill use and export levels are expected to…
Farmer’s Inspiration Leads to Large Squash Donation to Central California Food Bank
…crops and conventionally tilled without cover crops. Since it was established, the research plots have been managed in an annual rotation of cotton, processing tomatoes and, more recently, sorghum, garbanzo…
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Webinar for Western Producers
…Mexico, and El Paso Valley, Texas. The program is a cotton industry effort to validate sustainability practices and provide confidence. The goal is to ensure demand for U.S. cotton remains…