“I’ve managed my operation with the determination that I would be successful — or I would get out," says Quitman County, Miss., farmer Jaby Denton. "My overriding goal is to survive economically. I’ve been very cautious; I hate debt."
“I’ve managed my operation with the determination that I would be successful — or I would get out," says Quitman County, Miss., farmer Jaby Denton. "My overriding goal is to survive economically. I’ve been very cautious; I hate debt."...More
Groundbreaking ceremonies were recently held for Bogue Chitto Gin, located a few miles outside Brooksville, Miss., and construction is now going full speed for the plant expected to be in operation mid-September this year....More
Cotton futures prices are starting to reflect a projected record worldwide surplus in supply. December 2012 futures prices had dropped from 97 cents per pound in February to around 77 cents in early May....More
Last year Mississippi cotton growers treated around 70 percent of the cotton acres for thrips due to extremely high pressure. It appears that this year is shaping up the same way....More
Warm spring weather sent Mississippi cotton farmers to the fields as early as the first week of April, and cotton stands are ahead of normal and looking good....More
Ultra-tight soybean supplies, a new record for world ending stocks in cotton and a billion bushel boost for corn in a year added more wind to soybeans’ sails, while stealing air from cotton and corn....More
For the first time in several years, Mid-South cotton producers are planting cotton in a timely manner, although some progress has been slowed as of late by dry weather....More
The Weed Science Society of America has endorsed a series of best management practices designed to reduce the incidence of herbicide-resistant weeds....More
