Cotton Marketing News:  Prices Showing Stability and Potential

Cotton Marketing News: Prices Showing Stability and Potential

Many producers are probably sitting in fairly good position right now with regard to their cotton marketing and risk management.  Provided they took advantage of the opportunities above 70 cents when the market was there—and I think many did. The question on the mind...
Fall Sampling for Nematodes in Agronomic Crops

Fall Sampling for Nematodes in Agronomic Crops

Fall is the best time to take samples for nematodes, since populations often peak near harvest, and while crop roots are still viable.  These samples can be used to help determine if nematodes caused damage in the current crop and help predict the likelihood of damage...
Post-Harvest Tips for Palmer Pigweed Control

Post-Harvest Tips for Palmer Pigweed Control

Many Florida cotton and peanut farmers have been fighting Palmer amaranth (pigweed) all season.  With harvest is just around the corner, many farmers begin to relax their weed control efforts.  Regrettably, you can’t give up on this horrible weed yet.  With daytime...
Cotton Marketing News:  Prices Slip

Cotton Marketing News: Prices Slip

In a recent newsletter, I referred to the sudden increase in cotton prices as “Christmas in July.”  Well, as we all know, the new wears off eventually—even for Christmas gifts.  July was a good month, but so far August has not been. Prices have come under...