As most of you are aware, we have been working hard to try and get growers some help with respect to the deer issue. While we are still doing research on management tactics in cotton and other crops, there have been some big strides made by Georgia DNR that I think can help us out in the agriculture industry. First …
NCC Supports Senate Farm Bill Package
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The National Cotton Council applauds the legislative text released by U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR). This budget reconciliation package promotes fiscal responsibility and invests in rural America and America’s farm families. “This proposal is a crucial step towards ensuring fiscal responsibility and making vital investments in rural America and our …
New Collaboration Featuring Cotton Incorporated, LoveShackFancy, and the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
Cotton Shines in a Bold Celebration of American Style & Pop Culture (MEMPHIS, TN) – Cotton Incorporated is joining forces with globally recognized fashion brand, LoveShackFancy, and America’s Sweethearts, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders to put cotton front and center on the national stage in a bold and creative collaboration. This consumer-facing campaign builds cultural relevance, brand recognition, and demand for …
UGA Cotton Team: June Newsletter
Articles in this month’s issue include: Tarnished Plant Bug Management (Phillip Roberts) Considerations for side-dress nitrogen application in cotton (Henry Sintim) Be prepared – Areolate Mildew and Target Spot (Bob Kemerait) Fallow fields and summer covers (Taylor Singleton) June Cotton Irrigation Update (Phillip Edwards, David Hall, Jason Mallard, Wes Porter) Investigating the use of Artificial Intelligence to monitor cotton insects …
NCC Supports Buying American Cotton Act
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The National Cotton Council (NCC) strongly supports the Buying American Cotton Act introduced by Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS). This forward-thinking legislation is designed to enhance the demand for U.S.-grown cotton and U.S.-manufactured cotton products through tax incentives. Patrick Johnson, producer from Tunica, MS, and chairman of the NCC, stated, “The Buying American Cotton Act is transformative for …
Trump Administration Appoints Duncan Johnson, Jr. to Serve as State Executive Director for USDA’s Farm Service Agency in Georgia
WASHINGTON, May 28, 2025— The Trump Administration recently appointed Duncan Johnson, Jr. as the new State Executive Director (SED) for the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Georgia. Johnson joined the Georgia FSA team on May 5, 2025. “When America’s farming communities prosper, the entire nation thrives. This new group of USDA appointees will ensure President Trump’s America First agenda is …
Cotton Growers Disappointed with MAHA Report
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The U.S. cotton industry is disappointed with the Make America Healthy Again Commission’s report. Over the decades, the Environmental Protection Agency has subjected pesticides to rigorous review and eliminated those that were deemed unsafe. Our current products have been tested and re-tested to protect the farmer, the environment, and the consumer. “Cotton producers have made significant strides …
NCC Statement on House Farm Bill Package
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The National Cotton Council applauds the bill set for markup by the House Agriculture Committee later today, which contains critical farm safety net improvements. “I commend Chairman Thompson and the other members of the committee for extending a lifeline to our cotton farmers, who have been grappling with soaring production costs and depressed market prices,” said NCC …
STAX and PLC: A Tale of Price Risk Protection in Two Markets
Commodity programs in Title I of the Farm Bill and the Federal Crop Insurance Program (FCIP) are the primary risk management tools available to agricultural producers. In a previous SAT article, Fischer and Biram (2025) discussed the suite of risk management tools available to cotton producers, the intention of Title I programs to supplement tools in the FCIP, and the different combinations …
Georgia Cotton Commission Mid-Year Meeting July 23, 2025
The Georgia Cotton Commission is pleased to announce the guest speakers at the Commission’s 2024 Mid-Year Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at the Nesmith-Lane Conference Center in Statesboro. The inaugural Mid-Year Meeting is held in conjunction with a UGA Cotton Pre-Harvest Workshop conducted by members of the UGA Research & Extension Cotton Team. The UGA Cotton Pre-Harvest Workshop will …
UGA Cotton Team: May Newsletter
Articles in this month’s issue include: Initial fertilizer application considerations in cotton (Henry Sintim) Thrips Infestation Predictor for cotton (Phillip Roberts) Early season irrigation requirements for cotton production (Wes Porter, David Hall, Jason Mallard, Phillip Edwards, Daniel Lyon) Understanding the cool test in cotton (Wade Parker) How low can you go? (Camp Hand) Make Liberty (glufosinate) be all it can …
Cotton Council International announces its new Executive Director
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jenn Sarter, Cotton Council International (CCI) Global Marketing Director, jsarter@cotton.org Innovative Sustainable Fashion Leader Liz Hershfield Named Cotton Council International (CCI) Executive Director Washington, D.C., May 1, 2025 — Fashion industry veteran and sustainability expert Liz Hershfield will lead Cotton Council International (CCI), the export promotion arm of the National Cotton Council of America (NCC), …