…new sustainability standard for cotton and the launching of the U.S. Trust Protocol by the industry,” President of the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Gary Adams said in a news release….
Consumers are Driving a Move to More Sustainable Cotton Farming in California
…sustainably produced cotton into its products. The company worked with a group of Tennessee cotton farmers and the Soil Health Institute to produce 100% sustainable cotton jeans and sell them in its Wrangler…
Industry Groups Appreciate Increased Crop Coverage for Coronavirus Assistance
…The updated program now includes winegrapes, table grapes, raisins, pima cotton, and others. “We are extremely pleased with the announcement by the U.S Department of Agriculture that winegrape growers are…
Struggles of California Cotton Growers Demonstrated by Drop in Acreage
…of 28 percent for California cotton acreage for 2020. “Unfortunately, it’s as we expected,” said Roger Isom, President and CEO of the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association. “It’s partly…
Farm Sector Profits Forecast Highlights Importance of Government Aid
…this year and total animal and animal product receipts are forecast to decline $14.3 billion. Total receipts for soybeans, corn, wheat, and cotton are projected to decrease, while receipts for…
Industry Disappointed That ELS Cotton Not Included in Latest CFAP Expansion
…the National Cotton Council, Reece Langley expressed disappointment in USDA’s decision as the industry continues its efforts to get ELS cotton included under the program. Listen to the radio report…
UCCE Webinar Intends to Help Farmers Raise the Value of California Cotton
…California cotton. Three cotton farmers – Gary Martin of Mendota, John Teixeira of Firebaugh and Cannon Michael of Los Banos – will share their motivations and experiences with cotton soil…
Cotton Industry Seeking Research Proposals
…Monday, August 24. The CCIRC is comprised of representatives from the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association (CCGGA), California Cotton Alliance, along with the Cotton Incorporated: State Support Committee. The…
Week in Review: Concerns About AB 2959 and Increases in Farm Complaints
…areas as more people remain home due to coronavirus safety guidelines. The cotton industry remains hopeful that federal assistance is on the way. California pistachio production continues to inch north…
California Cotton Outlook: “We’re Holding Out Hope”
…world demand for cotton, bringing much of the industry to a near standstill. Industry members have been encouraging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to include pima cotton in the…
BASF, Corteva, Seek Rehearing of Dicamba Decision
…California vacated the registrations for three dicamba herbicides, including BASF’s Enginia, Corteva’s FeXapan and Bayer’s Xtend. In California, it was used on corn, wheat and dicamba-tolerant cotton. In the petition…
Ag Spending Bill Moves Forward in U.S. House
…$15 million will be used for the cotton pest program. Nearly $38.2 million will be made available for Animal Health Technical Services. More than $4.2 million is designated for information…
Annie Stuhr Named New Ag One Foundation President
…current Ag One Foundation board officers include: · Jim Razor, vice president (Corcoran, J.G. Boswell) · Stanley Kjar, Jr., treasurer (Fresno, Pearson Realty) · Roger Isom, secretary (Fresno, California Cotton Ginners / Western…
NCC Efforts to Add Pima Cotton to CFAP
The National Cotton Council (NCC) has also taken action to help expand the coverage of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). As the U.S. Department of Agriculture reviews and updates…