Anybody know anything about growing cotton?
#51
Originally Posted by clsurz
I do know there have been times when the government will pay farmers not to plant a certain year. We have farmers here in Georgia who have been paid by the federal government not to grow...cotton some years.
Here is a link to where cotton is grown & consumed globally...note how much cotton we EXPORT! http://www.cottoninc.com/MarketInfor...conomicLetter/
The scarier concept is that due to high cotton prices, many farmers (worldwide) have opted to stop growing food (corn & wheat) & are growing cotton instead. Also China is stockpiling grains as insurance, so maybe you should plant some wheat or corn for your family this year, not to mention a good garden. http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/0...r-food-prices/
I think I should tear up my backyard grass & plant a big garden, but I can see my husband frowning on ruining his lawn; & sprinkler system below;)
#52
They grow a lot of cotton here in El Paso. The sad thing is that the growers are selling the land to build more houses! I guess they make more $$. That's the bottom line.
They start harvesting after September.
They start harvesting after September.
#53
Cotton is usually planted when all danger of frost is past.
It isn't harvested until october but this is Alabama more South than the Carolinas. It is dangerous for the crop in September because the rain sets in and is liable to damage the crop just before harvest.
Hopefully we will have a good year because we had substantial rainfall during the winter and it is time to plant now. I just hope it rains during late july and early August so the fields will get enough water to sustain them until the October harvest.
It isn't harvested until october but this is Alabama more South than the Carolinas. It is dangerous for the crop in September because the rain sets in and is liable to damage the crop just before harvest.
Hopefully we will have a good year because we had substantial rainfall during the winter and it is time to plant now. I just hope it rains during late july and early August so the fields will get enough water to sustain them until the October harvest.
#54
Originally Posted by Lori S
The real question is did the manufactures buy futures and at what price?
When futures markets drive up the cost on news of a shortage, the real cost to weavers & mfr. (& later to us) for cotton goes up, even though the market traders do nothing for their profit. It's sad. Likewise grains (corn & wheat) futures traders do the same; this is really scary...this is our food.
#55
this has been very interesting. Never new they grow cotton in so many states in the USA. TY for all your knowledge. Its always good to learn about things that are so close to our hearts. Cotton!!
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#56
Originally Posted by BellaBoo
When the cotton is harvested the fields are still dotted with bolls. If you ask the farmer's permission you can collect a bag full...it makes really nice stuffing.
#57
This is a great topic, I have thought about growing cotton as well, well, everytime I look at the photo of my Great Grandmother spinning it. She spun till just before she past. And we still have her wheel in the family. I would love to share a pic of her spinning. Oh, the knowledge I wish I had!!!
Originally Posted by Donna Mae
this has been very interesting. Never new they grow cotton in so many states in the USA. TY for all your knowledge. Its always good to learn about things that are so close to our hearts. Cotton!!
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#58
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Originally Posted by tangledthread
This is a great topic, I have thought about growing cotton as well, well, everytime I look at the photo of my Great Grandmother spinning it. She spun till just before she past. And we still have her wheel in the family. I would love to share a pic of her spinning. Oh, the knowledge I wish I had!!!
Originally Posted by Donna Mae
this has been very interesting. Never new they grow cotton in so many states in the USA. TY for all your knowledge. Its always good to learn about things that are so close to our hearts. Cotton!!
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#59
Originally Posted by stewyscrewy
I know I could sit here and get the old fashioned sinners to make thread.
#60
Originally Posted by Normacharlie
In Tennessee you can't grow cotton for personal use because of boll weevils.
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