Gary Adams U.S. cotton producers told the Nation Cotton Council they intend to plant over 11 million acres of cotton in 2014, or 8.2 percent more than was planted in…
Why China is Stockpiling More Cotton and Soybeans
…analyst, explaining why China is importing more and more soybeans and cotton, even as its stockpiles of those commodities are growing rapidly. Why China is Stockpiling More Cotton and Soybeans…
What Will Happen to China’s Growing and Huge Cotton Stockpile?
…continuing to import more and more cotton, while building huge stockpiles of its domestically produced cotton? Hers is Gary Crawford. What Will Happen to China’s Growing and Huge Cotton Stockpile?…
Drought influences dairy farmers’ feed plans
…less cotton acreage in the valley, there will be reduced supplies of cottonseed, an important source of energy and fat in the dairy ration, Robinson noted. With cottonseed prices already…
NCC Applauds Senate’s Farm Bill Passage, Urges President Obama’s Signature
…this comprehensive five-year farm bill includes provisions important to the U.S. cotton industry’s viability. That includes authorization of a new crop insurance product tailored to cotton production and the inclusion…
Cotton Council on Farm Bill
National Cotton Council’s Gary Adams says we could see a bill ready for full committee as early as this weekend. Julie McPeak reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Cotton in 2014
Will U.S. cotton acreage decline again in 2014? Gary Crawford looks into the question. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Weekly Crop Progress for 12-26-13
…wheat crop was emerged by week’s end. Every cotton field was plowed as the compliance date for Cotton Plow Down Regulations had passed. Alfalfa production was complete. Fruit: Pruning continued…
Farm Bill Could Help Issues Between U.S., Brazil
A top USDA official says a new farm bill will likely go a long way toward resolving issues between Brazil and the U.S. revolving around U.S. cotton programs. Gary Crawford…
CDFA Accepting Concept Proposals
…projects to fill gaps in nitrogen management information for specific crops grown in the San Joaquin Valley, including corn, pima cotton, processing tomatoes, walnuts, and citrus. In addition, FREP is…
Fresno County Cotton Plowdown Requirements
PRESS RELEASE: Fresno County Cotton Plowdown Requirements Les Wright, Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer FRESNO… Fresno County Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer, Les Wright, urges all cotton growers to complete their plowdown activities as soon as…
Cotton Plowdown Deadline
It’s that time of year again when cotton growers are required to comply with the Cotton Plowdown Regulations. The regulations were established in 1967 to combat the threat of spreading…
Support Agriculture while Buying Gifts
…in the Sacramento area here. You can also keep in mind that agriculture is more than things to eat. Look for material made from California cotton and other crafty items…
Cotton Producers Could See Higher Prices This Season
USDA’s Gary Crawford reports the U.S. cotton producers are picking a crop right now forecast at just over 13 million bales but the world marketing situation is full of uncertainties….