Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the three enrollment levels of climate smart cotton program, economist hope for the…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 08-10-23
…cotton demand, specialty crops and the Farm Bill, and minimum wage increases coming in 2024. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. AgNet News…
Seal of Cotton Turns 50
…cotton products. It was founded in 1970 in response to synthetic textile fibers’ encroachment on cotton’s market share. Through Cotton Incorporated, cotton became the first commodity to market directly to…
Cotton Growers Asked to Complete Survey
…U.S. cotton production is critical to help tell U.S. cotton’s sustainability story and document continuous improvement in the industry. To take the survey, cotton producers should visit www.cottoninc.com/AgSurvey. Listen to…
Manure Recycling on the Farm
…7 major U.S. field crops. For most crops, farmers use manure that either comes from their own farm or at no cost from other farms. However, cotton and peanut producers…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 07-21-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the climate smart cotton program taking applications, sustainable pest management implementation, workforce development,…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 07-11-23
…needs of the cotton industry, and AB1016 being a win for ag industry. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet…
California Crop Conditions Heading into July
…Valley, cotton fields are starting to bloom, although moderate insect pressure has been reported, leading to treatment for lygus bugs. California fruit growers have also been busy. Grape vineyards have…
EATS Act Takes Aim at Proposition 12
…by Senators Ted Budd, John Cornyn, Tom Cotton, Kevin Cramer, Joni Ernst, Deb Fischer, Chuck Grassley, Bill Hagerty, and Eric Schmitt. The legislation would prevent individual states from dictating production…
Learn About GMOs with the FDA
…up a large percentage of the crop grown (e.g., soybeans, corn, sugar beets, canola, and cotton). Most GMO crops are used in food for animals like cows, chickens, and fish….
Week in Review: Colorado River Agreement Reached & Floodwater Diversion Flexibility Expanded
…with the positive water outlook for growers this year, cotton acreage is taking a big hit. Governor Gavin Newsom recently introduced a series of proposals to expedite infrastructure projects. Subscribe…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 05-24-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the several factors that are making for a disappointing California cotton outlook, the…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 05-22-23
…Wildfire hearing, and the top Farm Bill issues being requested from US cotton growers. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous…
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…