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2 weeks ago | 
cottongrower.com | O.A. Cleveland |Jim Steadman |Beck Barnes |Don Shurley
Cotton growers understand that success begins with the right variety—but they also know that no two fields are exactly alike. Even neighboring farms can face vastly different soil conditions and weed pressures. That’s why a proactive, season-long plan is essential to unlocking every field’s yield potential. “Cotton farmers know their land better than anyone, and they know that each field may require a customized approach,” said Andrew Adams, Cotton Marketing Manager for BASF.
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1 month ago | 
cottongrower.com | Jim Steadman |Beck Barnes |Larry Stalcup |O.A. Cleveland
Jason Little’s priority is not to save farmers money in the middle of the growing season, because his sights are on a bigger end-of-season return on investment potential. Georgia independent crop consultant Jason Little consults for 24 farming entities encompassing nearly 25,000 row-crop acres of cotton, soybeans, peanuts and corn.
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1 month ago | 
cottongrower.com | Jim Steadman |Beck Barnes |O.A. Cleveland |Don Shurley
As posted by Cotton Incorporated on April 16, 2025• Why it matters: Data-driven innovation is crucial for U.S. cotton growers to maintain profitability and long-term viability in the face of challenges like unpredictable weather and rising costs. • Innovation in action: From precision irrigation to advanced breeding, data is transforming cotton production, leading to increased efficiency, improved resource management, and new market opportunities.
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Oct 23, 2024 | 
cottongrower.com | Jim Steadman |O.A. Cleveland |Don Shurley |Beck Barnes
Cotton grown in Clemson University greenhouses leads scientists to discover root traits in Upland cotton that can significantly enhance water use efficiency. (Photo: Clemson University)Cotton is an essential crop for the U.S. economy, but traditional breeding practices have unintentionally left modern cotton varieties vulnerable to climate change stresses. A new study is shedding light on how to make cotton more climate-resilient through improved water use efficiency.
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Oct 18, 2024 | 
cottongrower.com | Seshadri Ramkumar |Jim Steadman |Don Shurley |Beck Barnes
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced additional assistance from USDA to help producers impacted by Hurricane Helene in the recovery process. USDA has identified the counties that have triggered for payment under the Hurricane Insurance Protection-Wind Index (HIP-WI) endorsement for Hurricane Helene. As a result, Approved Insurance Providers (AIP) have 30 days to issue payments to producers, but AIPs typically issue payments much sooner.
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Jun 26, 2024 | 
cottongrower.com | Jim Steadman |Don Shurley |O.A. Cleveland |Beck Barnes
Carhartt, Inc. is the latest brand to join the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol’s sustainable cotton program. Carhartt, known for producing durable gear designed to serve and protect hardworking people for more than 135 years, has chosen to join the Trust Protocol as part of its strategy to source more responsibly grown cotton. “We pride ourselves on a history of manufacturing gear that is built to last from day one with the best and most durable materials available,” says Gretchen R.
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Jun 5, 2024 | 
cottongrower.com | Bill Robertson |Jim Steadman |Pam Caraway |Beck Barnes
Thrips populations are high in Arkansas cotton. And with limited control options available, it’s important growers make the most of each insecticide application and be prepared for reinfestation. Thrips are small insects that feed on the tender foliage of cotton and typically are only a worry early in the season.
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May 30, 2024 | 
cottongrower.com | Susan M. Himes |Jim Steadman |O.A. Cleveland |Beck Barnes
Opportunities to advance sustainable cotton farming in the United States are growing thanks to a nationwide partnership led by the Soil Health Institute’s (SHI) United States Regenerative Cotton Fund (USRCF). The fund’s holistic approach to advance economic insights, soil health measurement, and education has made significant progress in the U.S. Cotton Belt since its establishment, engaging more than 1,000 cotton farmers and their advisors.
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May 10, 2024 | 
cottongrower.com | Larry Steckel |Jim Steadman |Beck Barnes |O.A. Cleveland
Palmer amaranth emergence is very rapid now. This is about a month early for Palmer emergence to be at this pace in Tennessee. With the spread of dicamba resistance in our Palmer amaranth population Liberty is our last best hope to control dicamba-resistant pigweed escapes in cotton and soybean. This is just a quick reminder that the time of day that Liberty is applied has a large determination on the success or failure of that application.
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May 2, 2024 | 
cottongrower.com | Jim Steadman |Beck Barnes |O.A. Cleveland |Matt Hopkins
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations of domestic cotton producers from Arizona, Georgia and Texas and importers of cotton and cotton-containing products to fill seven member and seven alternate positions on The Cotton Board. USDA will appoint members and alternates to serve three-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2025, to Dec. 31, 2027.
