By Paul L. Hollis
Farm Press Editorial Staff
With fertilizer prices leading the way for increased farming input costs, farmers are looking for strategies that’ll help them maintain nutrient levels while keeping expenses at a minimum....
Funded in part by Cotton Incorporated, Texas A&M University’s Agricultural Food Policy Center (AFPC) has developed a decision aid for producers considering the new farm program ACRE....
By Elton Robinson
Farm Press Editorial Staff
Declining U.S. cotton acreage means the United States is doing its job to reduce cotton surpluses in the world, according to cotton market analysts speaking at the Ag Market Network’s April teleconference....
By Jack Bachelor
North Carolina Extension Entomologist
In 30 years at North Carolina State University as a cotton entomologist, each year has brought it’s share of upcoming unexpected insect surprises — some good; some not, but all difficult to predict. ...
By Ron Smith
Farm Press Editorial Staff
John Maguire says the money spent on farm bill programs is, by most any measure, a good deal for the American people as well as the U.S. economy and says the National Cotton Council will continue to urge Congress and the Obama Administration to implement the 2008 law as it was intended....
By Roy Roberson
Farm Press Editorial Staff
As planting time approaches farmers in the upper Southeast continue to struggle with the question of what to plant and how to grow the crops they do plant....
By Paul L. Hollis
Farm Press Editorial Staff
Most agree this may be the year when growers’ planting intentions really don’t count for much, as uncertainties abound regarding which crops will be the best choice for 2009....
By Roy Roberson
Farm Press Editorial Staff
Knowing where nematodes are in a cotton field can help you control thrips more efficiently, regardless of whether in-furrow or seed-coated insecticides are used....
By Roy Roberson
Farm Press Editorial Staff
Bishopville S.C., grower Pete Player is quick to deny his youth when asked about being named Young Farmer of the Year in South Carolina, but he is justifiably proud of the award....
By Mike Donahoe
Extension Director
Santa Rosa County, Fla.
Variety selection is one of the most important decisions a cotton producer makes each season. ...
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