USDA zeros in on final crop production numbers
USDA did not make changes in production forecasts for major U.S. crops in its Feb. 9 Crop Production and World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates, but continued to tweak U.S. and world export and world production figures.
Coley Bailey’s No. 1 goal – keep turning that picker
On a warm, cloudless, day last October, Coley Bailey, Sr., opened the door of the tractor driven by his son, Coley, Jr., and over the radio chatter and whine of machinery, announced, “We’re processing 1,100 pounds of seed cotton a minute.”
Devil is in the details in new farm policy discussions
As Congress and commodity organizations discuss moving farm policy from target price/direct payments toward some type of revenue insurance, the devil most certainly will be in the details, says Darren Hudson, agricultural economist at Texas Tech University, speaking at the Ag Market Network’s November conference call.
Study on cotton check-off shows big benefits
An independent study shows that the Cotton Research and Promotion Program generates a positive return for U.S. cotton producers and importers of cotton products and generates benefits for U.S. taxpayers.
Corn, soybean, cotton forecasts decline
USDA lowered its production estimates and yield expectations from last month for corn, soybeans and cotton in its Nov. 9 Crop Production and World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates.
