Russell Gum: Cotton

Deal to move water from farms to cities

Fri, 17 Oct 2003 01:17:46 GMT

The largest sale of water from agriculture to urban residents in United States history, its terms call for farmers in Imperial County, on California's southeastern border with Mexico, to sell up to 200,000 acre-feet of water a year to San Diego for the next 75 years. The water, drawn from the Colorado River, is enough for 400,000 homes a year.

WORLD AGRICULTURAL SUPPLY AND DEMAND ESTIMATES

Mon, 13 Oct 2003 18:03:29 GMT

Issued monthly, WASDE provides the most current USDA forecasts of U.S. and world supply-use balances of major grains, soybeans and products, and cotton, and U.S. supply and use of sugar and livestock products.

Released at 8:30 a.m. ET. There is no charge for the electronic version.

Released Friday, October 10, 2003

Arizona Extension ACIS

Mon, 13 Oct 2003 17:58:56 GMT

***Many new presentations have been added to ACIS. These include presentations on powdery mildew in melons, surfactants and adjuvants and herbicide efficacy, thrips management in vegetables, weed control in alfalfa, innovations in insect control, insect management in lettuce, reduced-risk insecticides, and insect management in drip irrigation and seed crops. These can all be found by clicking the "Presentations" button in the middle of our home page at http://ag.arizona.edu/crops/

***A new Special Local Needs Registration has occurred for greenhouse tomatoes. You can find this and other SLN, 24Cs at http://ag.arizona.edu/crops/pesticides/SLN/slntable.html

***A great new Lygus bug identification publication has been produced by the University of California. You can get to it from the link on our home page at http://ag.arizona.edu/crops/

*** The classic guide to nitrogen management in arizona, aptly titled "Nitrogen Fertilizer Management in Arizona" in now available on ACIS. You can find a link to it from our home page http://ag.arizona.edu/crops/ or from any of the soil management pages that can be found under each of the commodity sections.

***The August IR4 New Products/Transitional Solution is now linked to our Pesticides>Regulatory page at http://ag.arizona.edu/crops/pesticides/regulatory.html#reg

***The October 6, 2003 Alfalfa Report is available on ACIS at http://ag.arizona.edu/crops/counties/yuma/alfalfareports/alfalfareports.html

Arizona Extension Events

Mon, 13 Oct 2003 17:54:13 GMT

***Events coming up: ( http://ag.arizona.edu/crops/counties/all/events.html )

October l5, 2003 Cotton Field Day Maricopa Agricultural Center 37860 W. Smith-Enke Road Maricopa, AZ. For more information call 520-568-2273.
October 21 & 22, 2003 Agricultural Best Management Practices Program Enrollment Workshops, Multiple locations - Eloy, Coolidge, Maricopa, and Casa Grande. Presented by the Arizona Department of Water Resources. For more information call Dennis Kimberlin at 520-836-4857 Ext 20 or Michael Hanrahan at 602-417-2400 Ext. 7290.
October 28 & 29, 2003 Agricultural Best Management Practices Program Enrollment Workshops, Multiple locations - Queen Creek, Tempe, Buckeye and Phoenix. Presented by the Arizona Department of Water Resources. For more information call Dennis Kimberlin at 520-836-4857 Ext 20 or Michael Hanrahan at 602-417-2400 Ext. 7290.
November 18, 2003 Worker Protection Standard, Agricultural Pesticide, Train the Trainer Workshop (ADA), Yuma County Health Department, 2200 West 28th Street, Yuma, AZ. 4 hours of CEUs will be offered. Pre-register by calling:(928) 341-1775 OR (928) 341-1784.
Noviembre 20, 2003 Taller de Entrenamiento Para Capacitar Entrenadores en la seguridad de Pesticidas Agricolas, (ADA), Dept. de Salud, Condado de Yuma, 200 Oèste de la calle 28, Yuma, AZ. Se ofreceran 4 horas de educación continua (CEU's) Para Pre-inscripcíon llamar al: (928) 341-1775 o (928) 341-1784.

Imperial votes to approve landmark Colorado River deal

Sat, 04 Oct 2003 14:54:15 GMT

A water board in the Imperial Valley, California's biggest user of the Colorado River, voted late Thursday to approve a pact to curtail the state's overuse of the river by shipping water from desert farms to fast-growing San Diego County.

The 3-2 vote by the Imperial Irrigation District removed the final hurdle standing in the way of the landmark deal that four Southern California water agencies have bickered over for years.

NORTH AMERICAN AGRICULTURAL MARKET INTEGRATION AND ITS IMPACT ON THE FOOD AND FIBER SYSTEM

Fri, 03 Oct 2003 16:18:23 GMT

Economic change and market dynamics have fundamentally altered the structure and performance of agricultural markets in the United States, Canada, and Mexico within the last 25 years. Many factors have helped shape the current North American food and fiber system, including technological change, domestic farm policies, international trade agreements, and the economic forces of supply and demand. Ratification of NAFTA, for example, helped spark a surge in trade and investment among the United States, Canada, and Mexico, deepening integration of North American agriculture. In recent years, efforts to further integrate the continental market seem to have slowed. Broadening the scope of NAFTA to include institutional reforms that lead to a more unified system of commercial law, the establishment of common antitrust and regulatory procedures, harmonization of product standards, and increased coordination of domestic farm, market, and macroeconomic policies would deepen market integration and enhance market efficiency and growth within North America.

Extension Events

Tue, 23 Sep 2003 21:52:50 GMT

September 24, 2003 Ag Production MeetingParker, AZ. For more information contact Eric Norton enorton@ag.arizona.edu at the La Paz County Cooperative Extension Office (928) 669-9843. September 24, 2003 Horticulture Integrated Pest Management Seminar Pinal County Cooperative Extension Office Cooperative Extension Conference Room, 820 E. Cottonwood Lane, #C, Casa Grande, AZ 85222 3 CEUs Granted For more information contact Lisa at (520) 836-5221, ext 208 lelliott@ag.arizona.edu or Richard D. Gibson gibsonrd@ag.arizona.edu Extension Agent, AG. September 25, 2003 Southwest Issues in Agricultural Labor Maricopa Agricultural Center 37860 W. Smith-Enke Road, Maricopa, AZ 85239 (520) 568-2273. 8:00 a.m. to noon. For more information contact Trent Teegerstrom, tteegers@ag.arizona.edu Research Specialist, Ag & Resource Economics. September 26, 2003 Southwest Issues in Agricultural Labor Yuma County Cooperative Extension 2200 W. 28th St. Suite 102, Yuma, AZ 85364 928-726-3904. 8:00 a.m. to noon. For more information contact Trent Teegerstrom, tteegers@ag.arizona.edu Research Specialist, Ag & Resource Economics. October 2, 2003 Annual Crops Field Day Safford Agricultural Center 2134 Montierth Lane, Safford, AZ 85546. 8:30 am to 2:00 pm. For more information contact Lee Clark at (928) 428-2432.

ADOPTION OF GENETICALLY ENGINEERED CROPS IN THE U.S.

Fri, 19 Sep 2003 15:27:41 GMT

This data product summarizes the extent of adoption of herbicide-tolerant and insect-resistant genetically engineered crops in the United States. Three tables devoted to corn, cotton, and soybeans cover the 200-2003 period, by State.

COTTON AND WOOL OUTLOOK

Thu, 18 Sep 2003 18:39:51 GMT

Examines supply, use, prices, and trade for cotton and wool, including supply and demand prospects in major importing and exporting countries. Includes data on raw fibers and textiles. Timely version released at 4:00 p.m. ET. Final full pdf available no later than 4 business days after the day of initial release.Subscribe to the free electronic version to receive notification of newsletter and yearbook availability. Printed copies of the newsletter can be purchased from the National Technical Information Service (NTIS) by calling 1-800-999-6779 (specify SUBCOR4043). NTIS sells the field crop outlooks as a package (wheat, feed, cotton and wool, rice, and oil crops). Users who subscribe will also receive articles on timely topics via e-mail notification (ERS subscribers) or by mail (for NTIS subscribers). NTIS sells yearbooks under a separate subscription (specify CWS).

WORLD AGRICULTURAL SUPPLY AND DEMAND ESTIMATES

Thu, 18 Sep 2003 18:37:58 GMT

USDA ERS magazine September edition

Thu, 18 Sep 2003 18:35:58 GMT

Amber Waves presents the broad scope of ERS' research and analysis. The magazine covers the economics of agriculture, food and nutrition, the food industry, trade, rural America, and farm-related environmental topics. Available on the Internet and in print, Amber Waves is issued in print five times a year (February, April, June, September, and November). The Internet edition, or "e-zine," includes links to web-only resources.

Arizona Extension Events

Tue, 12 Aug 2003 16:16:04 GMT

***Events coming up: ( http://ag.arizona.edu/crops/counties/all/events.html ) August 13, 2003 Weed Contest & Training (University of AZ) Maricopa Agricultural Center 37860 W. Smith-Enke Road Maricopa, AZ. For more information contact Pat Clay pclay@ag.arizona.edu. August 19, 2003 Pre-Season Vegetable Workshop For more information contact the Yuma County Cooperative Extension Office (928) 726-3904. Mohammed Zerkoune, zerkoune@ag.arizona.edu Extension Agent, Agriculture. August 19, 2003 Ranching With Drought: How to Handle Risk in the Livestock Industry Benson, AZ. For more information contact Kim McReynolds kimm@ag.arizona.edu (520) 384-3594 and/or Dean Fish dfish@ag.arizona.edu (520) 281-2994. August 20, 2003 Hands-on Computer Applications Workshop for Crops Graham County. For more information contact the Graham County Cooperative Extension Office at (928) 428-2611. Randy Norton, rnorton@ag.arizona.edu Extension Agent, Field Crops August 26, 2003 Hands-on Computer Applications Workshop for Crops Parker, AZ.For more information contact the La Paz County Cooperative Extension Office (928) 669-9843. Eric Norton, enorton@ag.arizona.edu Extension Agent, Field Crops. August 27, 2003 Water BMP Program Information Workshop (An Alternative Water Conservation Program for Irrigated Agriculture) Estrella Mountain Community College, Avondale, AZ. 9:00-11:00 a.m. For more information contact the Arizona Department of Water Resources 1-800-352-8488. August 27-28, 2003 Invasive Weed School (University of AZ) (PDF file, 111KB), 10th Annual Maricopa County Summer Short Course, University of Arizona Maricopa County Cooperative Extension office, 4341 E. Broadway, Phoenix, AZ, 602-470-8086. CEUs offered. Registration will be limited and there will be a fee. For more information contact Kai Umeda (ext. 314) kumeda@ag.arizona.edu or Pat Clay (ext. 313) pclay@ag.arizona.edu.

2003 University of Arizona Cotton Report

Tue, 12 Aug 2003 16:12:20 GMT

The publication of the 2003 University of Arizona Cotton Report is intended to provide new information and technology that can contribute to the improvement of irrigated cotton production systems in Arizona and the desert Southwest.

Arizona Weeds

Tue, 12 Aug 2003 15:55:55 GMT

***The Second Annual Arizona Weed Contest and Training Symposium (see Events below) is taking place at the Maricopa Ag. Center this Wednesday! This event includes items such as weed identification, herbicide identification by symptom, simulated production problems, and equipment calibration. For more information contact Pat Clay pclay@ag.arizona.edu. 602-470-8806 ext. 313. ***A new Arizona weed photo library has been added to ACIS! You can view it at http://ag.arizona.edu/crops/images/database/weeds/weedphotos.html You can also reach it from the main "Weed" page and any of the crops' weed pages.

2003/04 World Cotton Stocks Projected Lowest in 9 Years

Fri, 25 Jul 2003 20:27:26 GMT

The latest U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) forecast for 2003/04 projects cotton stocks to decline for the second consecutive season as record world cotton more than offsets a rebound in production. World cotton ending stocks are forecast million bales for 2003/04, 11 percent or 4 million bales below a year earlier and lowest since 1994/95. Unlike last season, however, the 2003/04 reduction is expected to occur[~]for the part[~]outside of China. Approximately 90 percent of the projected decline is attributable to reductions in the United States and the rest of the world, excluding China. Stocks the United States and foreign countries outside of China are expected to reach their lowest levels in 4 and 6 years, respectively. While China is still expected to account one-quarter of global stocks[~]8.3 million bales[~]stocks would be their lowest decade and well below the 23 million bales held by China just 5 years ago.

Arizona Crop Information Site (ACIS) Update -- All the NEW reports

Tue, 01 Jul 2003 21:22:17 GMT

***The University of Arizona's 2003 Cotton Report is now on-line. This report presents the results of the latest research being conducted on cotton at the U of A. You can find reports on all commodities (from 1998 on) at http://ag.arizona.edu/crops/research/reports.html ***You can find the latest Cotton Advisory on ACIS at http://ag.arizona.edu/crops/counties/all/advisories.html ***The June 30, 2003 Yuma Alfalfa Report can be found at http://ag.arizona.edu/crops/counties/yuma/alfalfareports/alfalfareports.html ***A special Pest Management edition of the Yuma County Farm Notes is up on ACIS http://ag.arizona.edu/crops/counties/yuma/farmnotes/farmnotes.html (an additional article by Mike Matheron, plant pathologist, will be posted in a few days) ***If you find yourself dazed and confused when trying to navigate through the wealth of information on ACIS you can now use our site map at http://ag.arizona.edu/crops/sitemap.html (or click the button on the home page) to get where you're going ***An herbicide symptom key can now be found on ACIS at http://ag.arizona.edu/crops/weeds/herbicidesymptkey.html ***The final version of the Cross-Commodity Guidelines for Neonicotinoid Insecticides in Arizona (PDF file, 175KB) bulletin is available on ACIS at http://ag.arizona.edu/pubs/insects/az1319.pdf Printed copies of this bulletin are available from your county extension office, Peter Ellsworth or John Palumbo. ***Events coming up: ( http://ag.arizona.edu/crops/counties/all/events.html ) *July 31, 2003 Summer Cotton Workshop Graham County. For more information contact the Graham County Cooperative Extension Office at (928) 428-2611. Randy Norton, rnorton@ag.arizona.edu Extension Agent, Field Crops *August 13, 2003 Weed Contest & Training (University of AZ) Maricopa Agricultural Center 37860 W. Smith-Enke Road Maricopa, AZ. 6 CEU Credits will be applied for/AZ and CA. For more information contact Pat Clay pclay@ag.arizona.edu. *August 15, 2003 Pre-Season Vegetable Workshop For more information contact the Yuma County Cooperative Extension Office (928) 726-3904. Mohammed Zerkoune, zerkoune@ag.arizona.edu Extension Agent, Agriculture. *August 19, 2003 Ranching With Drought: How to Handle Risk in the Livestock Industry Benson, AZ. For more information contact Kim McReynolds kimm@ag.arizona.edu (520) 384-3594 and/or Dean Fish dfish@ag.arizona.edu (520) 281-2994. *August 20, 2003 Hands-on Computer Applications Workshop for Crops Graham County. For more information contact the Graham County Cooperative Extension Office at (928) 428-2611. Randy Norton, rnorton@ag.arizona.edu Extension Agent, Field Crops *August 26, 2003 Hands-on Computer Applications Workshop for Crops Parker, AZ.For more information contact the La Paz County Cooperative Extension Office (928) 669-9843. Eric Norton, enorton@ag.arizona.edu Extension Agent, Field Crops. *August 27-28, 2003 Invasive Weed School (University of AZ) (PDF file, 111KB), 10th Annual Maricopa County Summer Short Course, University of Arizona Maricopa County Cooperative Extension office, 4341 E. Broadway, Phoenix, AZ, 602-470-8086. CEUs offered. Registration will be limited and there will be a fee. For more information contact Kai Umeda (ext. 314) kumeda@ag.arizona.edu or Pat Clay (ext. 313) pclay@ag.arizona.edu.

Cotton Marketing Weekly 6/27 O.A. Cleveland, Ph.D.

Sat, 28 Jun 2003 17:56:40 GMT

Volatility was the key word this week as the market had three days with a 150-200 point range and one day with a 105 point range. Thursday’s very low volume day had a range of only 60 points. This same volatility will continue as the market sorts out the supply problems associated with the 2003 crop, and at the same time, keeps an eye on speculative commodity funds who are absent the market at present. First notice day for the July contract proved to be a non-event, as is usually the case, but there is always potential for explosive trading going in to notice announcements.

Imperial Agricultural Briefs -- June 2003 -- Cooperative Extension

Sat, 21 Jun 2003 22:41:05 GMT

INSECTICIDE EFFICACY AGAINST BEET ARMYWORK AND ALFALFA CATERPILLAR ON ALFALFA IN 2002....Eric T. Natwick COMMON DISEASES OF ALFALFA...Thomas A. Turini MELON VINE COLLAPSE; CAUSE AND MANAGEMENT OPTIONS....Thomas A Turini DRINKING WATER FOR LIVESTOCK...Juan N. Guerrero MANAGING CUTTING SCHEDULES FOR STAND LONGEVITY...Herman Meister PARTS PER BILLION, PARTS PER SCHMILLION...Keith S. Mayberry WATER CONSERVATION/LAND FALLOWING -FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS...Khaled M. Bali CIMIS REPORT...Khaled M. Bali and Steve Burch

Imperial Agricultural Briefs -- July 2003 -- Cooperative Extension

Sat, 21 Jun 2003 22:34:27 GMT

PROBLEMS WITH PLANTING SUDANGRASS AFTER WHEAT ... Herman Meister WEST NILE VIRUS...Juan N. Guerrero THE CROP IS TURNING YELLOW...Keith S. Mayberry CUTWORM MANAGEMENT IN ALFALFA...Eric T. Natwick IMPERIAL COUNTY ONION DOWNY MILDEW RESEARCH RESULTS, 2003...Thomas A. Turini CIMIS REPORT....Khaled M. Bali and Steve Burch

No Common Ground on Agriculture at WTO

Sat, 21 Jun 2003 22:24:42 GMT

SHARM EL-SHEIK, Egypt (AP) - Frustrated by inaction, the head of the World Trade Organization said Saturday he hasn't seen the ``political will'' among government ministers to resolve differences over opening international trade on farm products. Three months after they missed a self-imposed deadline to agree on a blueprint for agriculture, the ministers at an informal meeting of World Trade Organization members struggled to find any common ground over the future of trade in agricultural goods.

Cotton Marketing Weekly -- O.A. Cleveland, Ph.D.

Sat, 21 Jun 2003 16:16:21 GMT

6/20/2003 Fueled by demand and questionable global crop conditions, cotton futures maintained the prior weeks gains as old crop moved to higher levels and the new crop December spent time above 60 cents. Technical market indicators continue to keep a rein on a price breakout to the upside, but fundamental weather concerns are beginning to beg for higher prices. First Notice Day for July is Monday, thus the new crop contracts will now lead the market. December has 63 cents written all over it, but needs another week to clear out potential bearish technical signals. Then, the charge can begin. Traders may want to see the USDA June Planted Acreage Report (June 29). Too, another one or two strong export reports would add more oomph to the rally.

Talks Collapse on U.S. Efforts to Open Europe to Biotech Food

Fri, 20 Jun 2003 14:23:41 GMT

Talks between the United States and the European Union over opening up Europe to genetically modified foods broke down in Geneva today, the Bush administration announced, heightening trans-Atlantic tensions. American officials said they would soon request that the World Trade Organization convene a panel to hear their case, in an effort to end a ban that farm groups say is depriving agricultural businesses of hundreds of billions of dollars a year.

USDA ANNOUNCES PREVAILING WORLD MARKET PRICE, LOAN DEFICIENCY PAYMENT RATE, AND USER MARKETING CERTIFICATE PAYMENT RATE FOR UPLAND COTTON

Fri, 20 Jun 2003 03:52:37 GMT

USDA's Commodity Credit Corporation today announced the prevailing world market price for upland cotton.

River water war is not over yet River water war is not over yet River water war is not over yet

Thu, 19 Jun 2003 18:27:56 GMT

Coachella Valley water officials are suggesting billions of gallons of water now poured on Imperial Valley fields could be better used elsewhere. The assertion that Imperial Valley farmers could conserve as much as 583,000 acre-feet of water annually was among boxes of documents submitted to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. The bureau is trying to determine whether Imperial Valley farmers need 70 percent of California?s share of the river to grow their crops.

USDA ERS World Cotton Production Rebound Expected in 2003/04

Mon, 09 Jun 2003 23:40:02 GMT

The first U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) cotton forecast for 2003/04 indicates an expected rebound in global production as the rise in prices over the past year is encouraging area expansion. World cotton production is projected at 96.5 million bales, 10 percent above the current season and the second highest on record behind 2001/02?s 98.4 million bales. The growth is forecast to occur outside the United States, however, as U.S. cotton production is expected to remain near the 2002/03 level.