Jan 27, 2025 · 2025 Mid-South Farm and Gin Show Focuses on Managing Farming Evolution By Jim Steadman | January 27, 2025. Photo: MSFGS The 73rd annual Mid-South Farm and Gin Show opens its doors Feb. 28 - Mar. 1, 2025, at the Renasant Convention Center in …

2 days ago · On Dec. 21, 2024, President Biden signed into law H.R. 10545 — the “American Relief Act, 2025” — a continuing resolution that, among other things, kept the U.S. government funded through mid-March, provided funds for disaster relief and economic assistance for farmers, and renewed the 2018 Farm Bill for another year. What’s not visible are the political maneuverings of the prior week ...

6 days ago · With these new additions, the FiberMax and Stoneville cotton seed portfolio features a total of 13 varieties. “We know cotton farmers need top-end genetics and leading traits to combat the many challenges that threaten yield potential,” says Andrew Adams, Cotton Marketing Manager for BASF Agricultural Solutions.“Every year, new BASF varieties are introduced after thorough testing and on ...

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2 days ago · Cotton prices fell through their yearlong major price support level, establishing a life-of-contract low and destroying the heretofore impenetrable 66-67 long-term support. The writing had been on the wall for some time, as prices had battered the 66-67 cent longtime support level as many as four ...

Jan 13, 2025 · To kick off 2025, Dr. Darren Hudson of Texas Tech joins in on a discussion of how cotton fared following Washington DC's pre-holiday budget scramble, plus a look at the first cotton acreage projection of the year courtesy of Cotton Grower's annual acreage survey.

Jan 6, 2025 · I’m not sure when Cotton Grower got into the business of prognosticating anticipated cotton acreage for the coming year as part of our January issue. It was definitely before my time in the editor’s chair (thanks, everybody). But it’s an intriguing exercise that generally ends up being equal parts frustrating and surprisingly rewarding.

Jan 6, 2025 · The New Year brings joy and hope for another successful cotton year. While the beginning of the year saw prices fall below 68 cents, the market still projects a recovery to the 72-cent level. Yet, most fundamentals point to lower prices, at least until the expiry of the March futures contract. The ...

Jan 27, 2025 · Cotton hit a positive note this past week in the export sales report, but we will need more. Too, there is another positive note that merits a few comments as well. While weekly export sales were very strong, export shipments continued to lag the average weekly amount required to reach USDA’s estimate of annual export estimate of 11.0 million bales.

Prior to and throughout 2024, the National Cotton Council (NCC) focused its efforts on shaping policies for a new farm bill.. The NCC has been proactive in communicating its priorities to Congress and the Administration, advocating for a meaningful farm bill that includes an effective safety net and comprehensive risk management tools.