By: Dr. Jody Campiche & Tas Smith, National Cotton Council Georgia cotton producers are in the middle of another production season of high input costs and lower market prices, yet they are still operating under the 2018 farm bill, which is far too antiquated to address the current economic crisis. Based on harvest yields, total 2025 per-pound production costs are …
2025 Georgia Cotton Commission Newsletter July Kemerait My Wheelhouse: disease and nematodes after bloom Twenty-five years ago, I spoke to growers about managing plant-parasitic nematodes and seedling diseases. As tactics to reduce damage from both are applied at-planting, or very early in the growing season, there wasn’t much for a cotton pathologist/nematologist to do for the rest of the season. …
Managing Late Planted Cotton in 2025 The 2025 cotton crop in Georgia is certainly off to a start. We have cotton ranging from just planted to entering peak bloom, and sometimes those fields might be right next to each other. There was quite a bit of replanting done across the state, particularly on cotton planted after Mother’s Day. But now …
Insect Pest Management: Scout and Use Thresholds to Maximize Profitability (Roberts) June 25, 2025 Cotton growth stages range from being planted and emerging to squaring and setting bolls. Weather conditions and the length of our growing season allow cotton to be planted from April to June. Regardless of planting date, it is vitally important to scout fields, use thresholds, and …
Weeds Gone Wild (Culpepper). Loss of in-crop dicamba, ESA challenges, crop injury from foliar tank mixtures, antagonism from tank mixes, challenging weather conditions, goosegrass, nutsedge, spiderwort, and, of course, Palmer amaranth are teaming up to make what used to be a simple weed management program into an extremely complicated, expensive, and time-consuming nightmare. This newsletter is meant to provide a …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …