Last week’s report from the Make America Healthy Again commission is still causing a scene in the ag space. While most of agriculture was critical of the report, one group says it offered some big hope for a microscopic problem.
“The problem with the microplastics is that they don’t break down nearly as readily as cotton, which we see commonly breaks down completely within just a few months. So, that is one big advantage that cotton has over polyester, and again, this MAHA report brought that out and brought out the concern that microplastics are being found within our human bodies,” said Plains Cotton Growers’ Mark Brown.
It is looking like a similar year ahead for cotton growers. The latest WASDE report shows U.S. production is forecast at 14.5 million bales this season, which is slightly above last year’s final estimate.
Researchers with the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture are studying the clouded plant bug, which causes millions of dollars in damage to crops such as corn, soybeans, and cotton growing across the state.
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Acre shifts reflect margins, costs, and market opportunities.
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Experts warn pests could reduce yields and raise costs for producers
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Sen. Roger Marshall joins us in honor of National Ag Day to share legislative updates, highlight key policy victories, and initiatives supporting farmers and rural communities he is championing in Washington.
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New guidance supports transparency, consumer trust, and American ranchers
