by external | Jan 19, 2024
Source: Southern Ag Today, written by James Barnes, Mississippi State Extension Economist In today’s digital age, where 87 percent of consumers turn to Google to discover and assess local businesses (Paget, 2023), it’s evident that such an online presence as a...
by Muhammad Shahid | Dec 15, 2023
Muhammad Shahid and Muneer Rehman, UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center Chitosan is an edible coating material used to extend the shelf life of perishable commodities. It is a natural polysaccharide derived from chitin, a main component found in...
by external | Dec 15, 2023
Don Shurley, UGA Professor Emeritus of Cotton Economics Cotton prices (March 24 futures) have made a bit of a recovery since the most recent dip and low to the 78-79 cents area. While far from a “happy place”, hopefully this signals that prices have recovered, trying...
by external | Nov 17, 2023
Don Shurley, UGA Professor Emeritus of Cotton Economics A friend posted on Facebook (11/08/2023) about the horrendous decline in cotton price to 75 cents. Here was my response: “When it gets bad and drops like this, it’s usually because the market is afraid and...
by Hannah Baker | Oct 27, 2023
October 2023 Cattle Market There was a hint of speculation that producers may have started rebuilding this fall, but after looking at the quarterly USDA Cattle on Feed report, there is no indication of expansion happening in 2023. During the last expansion in...
by external | Oct 27, 2023
Don Shurley, UGA Professor Emeritus of Cotton Economics Prices (December futures) have taken a tumble in the past two weeks. The attempts at 89 to 90 cents have been met with pressures to move lower. Not all hope is lost, but for the grower, depending on how much...