Wednesday Cotton eNews

 

Recognizing that herbicide resistance is a growing threat to efficient cotton production, the National Cotton Council continues to fine-tune its educational effort to help its producer members manage this problem. That includes a page on the NCC's website at http://www.cotton.org/tech/pest/weed-resistance.cfm that contains links to information that can assist producers in making informed decisions and identifying the appropriate management strategies. The NCC will update that page as needed to ensure its members have the best information available as they develop their weed management strategies -- realizing that weed management is not a "one shoe fits all" plan and that one producer may use different weed management strategies for different fields.

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(Farm Press) Eight Mid-South cotton producers will see cotton operations in Georgia on June 24-28 as part of the 2013 National Cotton Council's Producer Information Exchange program (P.I.E.).

(AgWeb) Lower expected U.S. cotton production has raised the outlook for prices, but cotton producers should keep a close eye on China.

(AgriPulse) The House is expected to consider a rule today that would allow 103 amendments to its five-year farm bill (H.R. 1947) and then begin debate on amendments.

(AgriPulse) After speaking on the House floor Tuesday afternoon in support of a the 2013 farm bill, Congressman Rick Crawford, R-Ark., seemed upbeat about the potential for gaining more GOP votes.

(Farm Progress) USDA Secretary Vilsack, Homeland Security Chief Napolitano discuss potential benefits of Immigration reform.

(Fibre2Fashion) After importing Tajikistan cotton for several years, China would now help the Central Asian country in combating pests that have lately started affecting the productivity of cotton.

(Fibre2Fashion) Australia is likely to export greater quantity of cotton to other countries in the coming season, due to higher availability of water for irrigation, says a recently released report.

(AgFax) Cotton futures traded mostly lower within tight ranges Wednesday as the most-active December contract slipped to a four-session low.

(Farm Progress) President Obama, European Commission President Barroso and European Council President Van Rompuy Monday announced the official launch of negotiations on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership agreement. The first round will commence the week of July 8.

(Farm Progress) President Obama, European Commission President Barroso and European Council President Van Rompuy Monday announced the official launch of negotiations on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership agreement. The first round will commence the week of July 8.

(Fibre2Fashion) India's garment exports are likely to increase to US$ 17 billion this fiscal, compared to US$ 14 billion exports made during 2012-13, according to Clothing Manufacturers' Association of India (CMAI).

(DTN Progressive Farmer) CPA Andy Biebl answers readers' questions on the tax consequences of accelerating seller-financed land contracts and the new excise tax on medical reimbursement plans.

(Farm Press) Getting the cotton genome into the game is one way to make cotton more competitive for acreage with other crop options in the Southeast, says veteran Cotton Incorporated Geneticist Don Jones.

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(Farm Press) A statewide partnership seeking a comprehensive water policy for Alabama will hold its fourth Water Management Planning Symposium at the University of Alabama Huntsville, Friday, June 28, to inform Alabamians about current progress and also to solicit public comment.