Growers compare module-building cotton pickers 

Jan 11, 2008,

By Forrest Laws
Farm Press Editorial Staff

One says he would bleed red if you pricked his finger, the other says he bleeds green; but Kenneth Hood and Charles Parker have one thing in common: They both believe the new on-board, module-building pickers could help save the U.S. cotton industry....

Far West High Cotton winner innovator, role model 

Jan 11, 2008,

By Harry Cline
Farm Press Editorial Staff

Sonny Hatley is one of those folks who, within 15 minutes of meeting, you say, “What’s not to like about this fellow?”...

Lindsey’s yield goal -- swing for the fences 

Jan 10, 2008,

By Elton Robinson
Farm Press Editorial Staff

“B” Lindsey was born to run, say those who recall his athletic career at Forrest City High School. In 1957, the starting backfield of Lindsey, Sonny Holmes, Dan Wilford and Clinton Gore was considered the best backfield in the state of Arkansas....

No acreage response to high rice prices? 

Jan 10, 2008,

By Elton Robinson
Farm Press Editorial Staff

What happens when there is not an acreage response to high prices? Well, in today’s rice market, it could likely mean another year or two of high prices....

Southwest Council of Agribusiness to hold First Annual Membership Meeting Jan. 25 

Jan 10, 2008,

By Shawn Wade
Plains Cotton Growers Inc.

Having gotten off to a whirlwind start over the past 18 months, the Southwest Council of Agribusiness (SWCA) has quickly established itself as a major player in the Washington legislative arena. ...

32nd Rice Technical Working Group meeting to be held in San Diego, CA, Feb 18-21, 2008 

Jan 10, 2008

The 32nd Rice Technical Working Group (RTWG) meeting will be held February 18-21, 2008, at the Westin San Diego in San Diego, California. The RTWG, which has met biennially since 1960, brings together those involved in every aspect of rice production – growers, scientists, extension personnel, government and industry representatives. The objective of the RTWG meeting is to share information, coordinate research and join efforts to find solutions for the rice industry’s most important problems....

Seed plan for GE rice rolled over to 2008 

Jan 9, 2008,

By Elton Robinson
Farm Press Editorial Staff

The USA Rice Federation seed plan to eliminate genetically engineered rice from the commercial supply was a success in 2007, USA Rice Federation Senior Vice President Bob Cummings told attendees of the USA Rice Outlook Conference, Dec. 4. USA Rice also recommended that the seed plan be continued for the 2008 crop....

Texas Corn Producers Board announces election for five director seats 

Jan 9, 2008

Texas Corn Producers Board (TCPB) announces elections are to be held in two of its five voting regions to elect five board members where current members' seats are expiring. The election will be conducted by voting regions and will be held from Dec. 31, 2007 until Jan.14, 2008....

Texas Peanut Producers Board announces election for four director seats 

Jan 9, 2008

The Texas Peanut Producers Board (TPPB) announced elections will be held in three of its five voting regions to elect four board members. The election will be conducted by voting regions and will be held Dec. 31, 2007 through Jan. 14, 2008....

No-till successful for North Carolina cotton growers 

Jan 9, 2008,

By Roy Roberson
Farm Press Editorial Staff

Growing no-till cotton in eastern North Carolina is still far from the norm, but for Trenton, N.C., growers Mike and Timmy Haddock it was the only way to offset the cost of labor, equipment, pesticides, fuel, and fertilizer....

Clint Abernathy is 2008 SW High Cotton Winner 

Jan 8, 2008,

By Ron Smith
Farm Press Editorial Staff

Clint Abernathy hasn’t just accepted technology. He’s embraced it. Drip irrigation, GPS, reduced-tillage and transgenic cotton varieties help Abernathy and sons Justin and Jarod improve efficiency on their Altus, Okla., cotton and wheat farm....

Favorable weather means good year for Texas citrus 

Jan 8, 2008,

By Georgia Tuxbury
Contributing Writer

Everyone looks forward to the South Texas citrus harvest. “And this year the grapefruit are sweet and plentiful,” says Jeannie Smith, Office Manager for Obst Family Farms in Alamo, Texas, where they annually pick more than 100 acres of citrus....

Texas High Plains Grain Elevator Workshop scheduled Jan. 22 

Jan 8, 2008,

By Kay Ledbetter
Texas A&M University

The 20th annual Texas High Plains Grain Elevator Workshop is moving to the Ashmore Inn and Suites, located at 2301 E. I-40 in Amarillo, from its longtime location at the Amarillo Civic Center. ...

TDA announces exemption to use Carzol on onions 

Jan 8, 2008

Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples announced today that the Texas Department of Agriculture has been granted approval by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to issue a Section 18 specific exemption allowing the use of formetanate hydrochloride (Carzol Insecticide) to control thrips on dry bulb onions grown in Texas. ...

Strong rice prices are likely for 2008-09 

Jan 7, 2008,

By Elton Robinson
Farm Press Editorial Staff

Nathan Childs, an economist with USDA’s Economic Research Service, can’t recall a rosier price projection for rice since he began presenting outlooks at the USA Rice Outlook Conference 12 years ago....

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