| Fri, Jan 2, 2009 |
| Mar 09 |
48.91 |
-0.11 |
| May 09 |
49.28 |
-0.03 |
| Jul 09 |
50.67 |
+0.06 |
| Oct 09 |
53.34 |
+0.06 |
| Dec 09 |
54.93 |
+0.01 |
| Delayed quotes by DTN. |
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Jan 5-8
Beltwide Cotton Conferences, Marriott Rivercenter/Riverwalk, San Antonio, TX
Jan 14-17
Southern Southeastern Annual Meeting, Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort, Destin, FL
Jan 15
Calcot, Ltd. Executive Committee Meeting, Calcot's Bakersfield, CA Headquarters
Jan 28
Georgia Cotton Commission Annual Meeting, UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center, Tifton, GA
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FR Notices on Key Farm Law Regulations Posted on Issues Page
On December 29, USDA published two long anticipated Federal Register notices (pdfs) on regulations regarding implementation of the 2008 farm bill. One pertains to farm program payment limitation and payment eligibility for '09 and subsequent crop, program and fiscal years. The second includes provisions implementing the direct and counter-cyclical payment program (DCP) for the '08-12 crop years and the Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) program payments for the '09-12 crop years. Both regulations are interim final and effective upon publication. However, as interim final, comments are to be solicited, and NCC is working on comments for both regulations.
USDA Announces '09 DCP Signup Begins Dec. 22
Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer announced on Dec. 19 that enrollment for the '09 Direct and Counter-cyclical Payment Program for farms with base acres will begin on Dec. 22, '08 both online and at local USDA service centers and will continue until June 1, '09.
USTR Pursuing China WTO Case
US Trade Representative Ambassador Susan Schwab announced that the United States has requested consultations under the WTO dispute settlement process with China regarding the “Famous Brands” programs.
FSA Payment Plan Altered
USDA's Farm Service Agency has implemented a significant change in the way it makes payments to farmers. To listen to a report, click on the News Network tab on Agri-Pulse Communications website.
Beltwide Cotton Conferences Returning to San Antonio
The NCC-coordinated 2009 Beltwide Cotton Conferences will be held Jan. 5-8 at the Marriott Rivercenter/Riverwalk hotels in San Antonio, TX. The forum will be held under a theme of “Improving Our Farm, Future and World.”
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Cotton Program Changes for Loans, Loan Deficiency Payments, Upland Cotton, and Extra Long Staple Cotton (82k pdf)
The Federal Register published the CCC's notice of its revising
regulations as required by the Food,
Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008
(the '08 Farm Bill) to administer loan
and payment programs for upland
cotton and extra-long staple (ELS)
cotton producers and establishing new
regulations to specify payment
provisions for domestic users of upland
cotton. The NCC posted its summary of selected provisions (Members Only).
Quality Loss Crop Disaster Program Signup Begins
USDA announced that eligible farmers who suffered quality losses to their crops in recent years can enroll in the Crop Disaster Program 2005-2007 at local FSA service centers starting June 23, '08.
USDA Publishes Online CRP Annual Report
USDA on June 3 released the FY07 report on the nation's largest private lands conservation program, the Conservation Reserve Program.
USDA Moves AWP Calculation to Far East Quotes
USDA has issued a final rule outlining the switch to Far East (FE) quotes for the purposes of determining the Adjusted World Price (AWP). The use of FE quotes better reflects cotton trade patterns and is necessitated by the pending elimination of North Europe quotes by Cotton Outlook. The change, which will be reflected in the announced AWP on Thursday, May 29, would allow the commencement of the 6-week blending period of current and forward quotes.
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NCC Dispels Myths About U.S. Support to Cotton Farmers
This NCC document summarizes several myths/facts regarding US support to cotton farmers, including the fact that US programs have not caused low cotton prices and hurt foreign growers.
NRCS Strategic Plan Now Available
"Productive Lands―Healthy Environment NRCS Strategic Plan 2005-2010" sets the direction for NRCS and describes the agency's conservation priorities and goals.
America's Heartland
A weekly public television show that celebrates the miracle of American agriculture and the farm and ranch families that help make it possible is now in its fourth season.
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- Turn-Around Loan Enhancements Offered
- NCC and NCTO Comment on Proposed Lead Content Limits
- USDA Conservation Boards Established
- and more...
Sponsored by Dow AgroSciences
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Cotton Newsline: December 19, 2008
The Director General of the WTO announced that there will not be a ministerial in 2008.
| Cotton Newsline: December 17, 2008
The Advancing Cotton Education or ACE website was created to provide a single access point for cotton management practices.
| AgDay TV: December 16, 2008
In the height of the information age, it is becoming more important for people to access information quicker and easier. In this report, Tran Bui will tell us about a website that puts cotton production information at your finger tips. |
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