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03/11/2023

While a few cotton fields flourished with yields to brag about at the gin, the majority of the region’s production suffered, from one weather extreme to another.

While a few Southwest cotton fields flourished with yields to brag about at the gin, the majority of the region’s production suffered, from one weather extreme to another. From drought

02/11/2023

Enrollment for the e3 Sustainable Cotton program is now open. From seed to bale, the e3 Sustainable Cotton program by BASF provides an entirely traceable and transparent sustainable cotton supply chain -- all stewarded by Stoneville and FiberMax cotton growers in the U.S.

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., -- Enrollment for the e3 Sustainable Cotton program is now open. From seed to bale, the e3 Sustainable Cotton program by BASF provides an entirely traceable and transparent

01/11/2023

The decline in inflation-adjusted real US crop prices ended around 1990. Over the subsequent 30 years, real crop prices have exhibited no trend. The shift from declining to stable real crop prices coincided with the emergence of a tighter world supply-demand balance for crops that continues until now.

Inflation-adjusted real US crop prices declined over much of the 20th Century. The decline ended around 1990. Over the subsequent 30 years, real crop prices have exhibited no trend. The shift

31/10/2023

Autonomous tractors are self-driving tractors that use cutting-edge technologies to optimize efficiency while minimizing human involvement.

Autonomous tractors are self-driving tractors that use cutting-edge technologies to optimize efficiency while minimizing human involvement. Their steering, braking, speed, and navigation can be handled autonomously by a variety of

30/10/2023

The U. S Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide more than $3 billion to commodity and specialty crop producers impacted by natural disaster events in 2022.

WASHINGTON - The U. S Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide more than $3 billion to commodity and specialty crop producers impacted by natural disaster events in 2022. Eligible impacted

27/10/2023

The landscape of land ownership has evolved over the past quarter century, as a generational transfer of ownership takes place. Landowners today are a diversified mix of producers, inheritors, retirees, and investors. All are striving for and fully expect a return on their land asset.

The landscape of land ownership has evolved over the past quarter century, as a generational transfer of ownership takes place. Landowners today are a diversified mix of producers, inheritors, retirees,

26/10/2023

The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol is today announcing an increase of 25% compared to 2022 in the total area of planted cotton acres enrolled in the program, reaching 1.6 million acres in 2023 - its greatest extent to date.

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MEMPHIS, TENN - The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol is today announcing an increase of 25% compared to 2022 in the total area of planted cotton acres enrolled in the program,

25/10/2023

Cotton Council International (CCI) applauds the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) announcement to allocate $1.3 billion in Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) funds to a new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) to help non-profit U.S. trade associations market U.S.-grown agricultural products abroad.

Washington, D.C. - Cotton Council International (CCI) applauds the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) announcement to allocate $1.3 billion in Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) funds to a new Regional Agricultural

24/10/2023

With the ups and downs of the market come an unsteady cash flow. This is something most producers understand all too well, as a volatile market is typical for agriculture.

23/10/2023

Since the late 1980s, precision agriculture has become increasingly prevalent on farms across the United States, particularly in America's heartland, where adoption of these practices and technologies is more widespread. Past research has proven these practices and technologies help increase farming efficiency and crop production, enhancing economic viability and reducing environmental problems.

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Since the late 1980s, precision agriculture has become increasingly prevalent on farms across the United States, particularly in America's heartland, where adoption of these practices and technologies is more widespread.

20/10/2023

Keeping microbes alive and vigorous is bringing big benefits to corn and soybean growers this year, and today Meristem Crop Performance announced a new industry-leading formulation for cotton growers.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. and COLUMBUS, Ohio (AgPR) - Keeping microbes alive and vigorous is bringing big benefits to corn and soybean growers this year, and today Meristem Crop Performance announced a

18/10/2023

The report, "Data Policy Guidance on Farm Data: Strengthening Collection, Analysis and Use of Agriculture and Food System Data for SDG Attainment," was written by a team of farmers representing different production systems across the U.S.

Ahead of the 51st plenary session of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS 51) next week in Rome, Solutions from the Land has released a new report outlining a

17/10/2023

On UN World Food Day, Bayer announced the introduction of its direct-seeded rice (DSR) system at the 6th International Rice Congress in Manila.

Manila, Philippines - On UN World Food Day, Bayer announced the introduction of its direct-seeded rice (DSR) system at the 6th International Rice Congress in Manila. Moving from transplanted puddled

16/10/2023

Every experience is a learning experience — even when a combine is stuck in a gully.

The customer admitted he knew there was a “small gully” hidden in the weeds of a waterway, but thought that “… if I hit it fast enough, I could sort of

13/10/2023

Jason Davis, who joined the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture as an extension pesticide application specialist in 2014, has been studying the use of remote sensing technologies since 2019, when he acquired a UAV pilot license. That same year, the Arkansas Plant Board granted the Division of Agriculture access to a drone for a three-year period, and Davis began incorporating it in a drift analysis project.

LITTLE ROCK — Imagery provided by satellites and unmanned aerial vehicles — commonly known as drones — is already changing the way producers farm their crops. As this technology becomes

13/10/2023

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Jesse Larios, a California cattle farmer, shares about his deep roots in agriculture and the contributions his Latino and Latina brothers and sisters have made in the industry.

Those of us who work in agriculture talk a lot about our roots. That’s because our land, our families, our heritage and our livelihoods are often tied up together. Across

12/10/2023

Two organizations share why we may see a decline in cash rent values in 2024.

The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) recently released data showing that cash rents for cropland have increased nationwide in 2023. Between 2022 and 2023, the national average for cropland

11/10/2023

Findings from CoBank's new quarterly report provides updates on the U.S. economy and agricultural markets.

According to a new quarterly report from CoBank's Knowledge Exchange, the combination of the highest interest rate environment since 2007 and a strong U.S. dollar is beginning to take a disproportionate

10/10/2023

In 2022, the average earnings of all nonsupervisory farmworkers (i.e., combined field and livestock workers) was $16.62 per hour.

In 2022, the average earnings of all nonsupervisory farmworkers (i.e., combined field and livestock workers) was $16.62 per hour. This is just half (52%) of the average hourly wage for

09/10/2023

Encouraging best describes the way cotton prices withstood last week’s onslaught of poor economic news.

Encouraging best describes the way cotton prices withstood last week’s onslaught of poor economic news. Its underlying strength was found in a shrinking crop. With eighteen percent of the U.S.

08/10/2023

Happy !

World Cotton Day is a Celebration of cotton and an opportunity to show its enduring positive impact. The global community is invited to join us in celebrating the world’s most important natural fiber!

06/10/2023

The United States is the global leader in cotton exports by value, holding a 33-percent share ($5.7 billion) of the global export market in 2021.

The United States is the global leader in cotton exports by value, holding a 33-percent share ($5.7 billion) of the global export market in 2021. U.S. cotton exports expanded to

05/10/2023

BASF's 2024 Grower Finance Program will offer growers 1.99% APR on all participating BASF products through March 15, 2024, significantly less than current U.S. interest rates. Financing for BASF cotton seed will remain at 0% APR.

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., - In preparation for the 2024 growing season, BASF is continuing its commitment to affordable solutions for growers by once again offering low-interest financing of BASF

04/10/2023

Syngenta announced today that the California Department of Pesticides Regulation approved Miravis Prime fungicide for use on almonds. The broad-spectrum control of this fungicide will help almond growers maximize the marketable yield and profit potential of their crop.

GREENSBORO, N.C., USA, Oct. 3, 2023 ― Syngenta announced today that the California Department of Pesticides Regulation approved Miravis Prime fungicide for use on almonds. The broad-spectrum control of this

26/09/2023

Cotton prices began the week trading narrowly in anticipation of the Fed’s decision on interest rates. Though we got what most expected, another pause, it was Chairman Powell’s post-announcement comments that spooked the market.

Cotton prices began the week trading narrowly in anticipation of the Fed’s decision on interest rates. Though we got what most expected, another pause, it was Chairman Powell’s post-announcement comments

25/09/2023

When the House and Senate returns on Tuesday, lawmakers will have just five days left to avoid a shutdown, which would impact several USDA services, including key reports.

When the House and Senate returns on Tuesday, lawmakers will have just five days left to avoid a shutdown, which would impact several USDA services, including key reports. In a

22/09/2023

USDA's Risk Management Agency (RMA) rolled out the new Tropical Storm Option for its Hurricane Insurance Protection-Wind Index (HIP-WI) Endorsement earlier this year after working directly with farmers to improve coverage.

WASHINGTON, - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) recent expansion of its hurricane crop insurance policy to cover tropical storms this year has already provided farmers with $85.4 million to

20/09/2023

Todd Westerfeld says five technologies, from pocketknife to section control, are invaluable across his farm on a day-to-day basis.

Steel-blade pocketknife or silicon computer chip, both are vital on a farm. Old and new, Texas grower Todd Westerfeld sounds off on five technologies indispensable to his operation. With only

18/09/2023

The Soil Health Institute (SHI) and Cargill are coming together to advance implementation of regenerative agriculture practices through the promotion of water stewardship within agricultural supply chains.

Morrisville, North Carolina - The Soil Health Institute (SHI) and Cargill are coming together to advance implementation of regenerative agriculture practices through the promotion of water stewardship within agricultural supply

14/09/2023

Farmers across the globe are working to meet the ever-increasing demand for sustainably grown cotton. True sustainable sourcing of natural fibers can be complex and challenging, which is why BASF Agricultural Solutions brought together a global delegation of farmers from Europe and the United States to ensure their voices are heard and supported.
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RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC - Farmers across the globe are working to meet the ever-increasing demand for sustainably grown cotton. True sustainable sourcing of natural fibers can be complex and

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