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.
For communities that depend on agriculture as their primary economic engine, the recession is not defined by headlines on Wall Street. It is defined by the quiet disappearance of the businesses that once processed, serviced, and supported the crop.
February 25, 2026 05:00 AM
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Glyphosate and phosphorus are deemed critical to U.S. national defense, ensuring farmers’ access while signaling a shift toward regenerative agriculture. RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney shares insight on the Trump Administration’s move and what it could mean for U.S. farmers moving forward.
February 24, 2026 01:30 PM
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Ag leaders say President Donald Trump’s State of the Union is unlikely to spark major agriculture headlines, but ongoing tariff uncertainty and trade policy remain key concerns, as does the debate around glyphosate and the status of the next Farm Bill.
February 24, 2026 11:57 AM
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Cotton jassid, a invasive pest, is raising concerns for Southeast cotton growers as experts work to understand its impact this season.
February 24, 2026 09:00 AM
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February 20, 2026 10:23 AM
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The USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum highlights modest price support from tighter supplies across cotton, grains, dairy, livestock, and sugar into 2026.
February 19, 2026 01:48 PM
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