News - Cotton

Pesticides

Yeast pheromone could revolutionize control of Helicoverpa armigera

Unprecedented technology tests biodegradable pheromone applied by drones and shows efficacy equivalent to chemical solutions

15.05.2025 | 16:07 (UTC -3)

Agriculture

Minas Gerais expands cotton area by 34%, but drought threatens productivity

Even with production growth expected at 25%, drought is expected to reduce the yield of non-irrigated crops in the state

12.05.2025 | 14:07 (UTC -3)

Agriculture

Embrapa launches genetically modified cotton cultivars

BRS 700FL B3RF has long to extra-long fiber, while BRS 800 B3RF is resistant to diseases such as ramularia

06.05.2025 | 18:00 (UTC -3)

Agriculture

Bahia's cotton harvest could grow 14% in the 2024/25 harvest

After a dry spell, the return of rain in March restores optimism for the harvest, which should begin in May

01.04.2025 | 17:06 (UTC -3)

Cotton

Scientists investigate alternative to cotton disease

Researchers explore chalcones as sustainable alternative to angular leaf spot

31.03.2025 | 16:47 (UTC -3)

Cotton

Deadline for cotton production registration in Mato Grosso ends on Saturday

The cadastral update occurs annually, with the aim of preventing the spread of the cotton boll weevil

11.03.2025 | 12:56 (UTC -3)

Cotton

How to minimize damage from delayed cotton planting

Rains in recent weeks make sowing difficult in Mato Grosso; there are alternatives to deal with the problems

01.02.2025 | 05:55 (UTC -3)

Cotton

Healthy cotton and corn in the second harvest

Cultures demand attention from the beginning

23.01.2025 | 10:24 (UTC -3)

Cotton

Brazil faces challenges in the domestic and foreign cotton market

Prices in the Brazilian domestic market have been recording consecutive drops

28.11.2024 | 14:09 (UTC -3)

Cotton

Resistance of "Aphis gossypii" to sulfoxaflor is reversible

Results reinforce the need for integrated resistance management strategies, such as insecticide rotation

25.11.2024 | 15:08 (UTC -3)

Cotton

Bahia begins planting of the 2024/25 cotton harvest with positive prospects

In the previous harvest, Bahia cultivated a total area of 345.431 hectares

21.11.2024 | 15:19 (UTC -3)

Cotton

Itaú sees promising harvest in Brazil and global challenges for cotton

Cotton prices should remain stable, with no prospects of significant increases, due to a combination of factors

28.10.2024 | 15:12 (UTC -3)

Cotton

Increase in cotton pests and diseases received attention from Syngenta at conference

Through the Cropwise platform, the company reported having monitored 54% of the cotton planted area in Brazil during the harvest

05.09.2024 | 14:33 (UTC -3)

Cotton

Combating the boll weevil is highlighted at the 14th Brazilian Cotton Congress

The insect was identified 40 years ago, initially in the regions of Campinas, Paraíba and Pernambuco, spreading throughout the country through the movement of seeds and grains.

04.09.2024 | 17:09 (UTC -3)

Cotton

Bayer launches Bollgard 3 XtendFlex platform for cotton

New feature includes tolerance to the herbicides dicamba and glufosinate ammonium

04.09.2024 | 11:40 (UTC -3)

Fendt

Fendt reinforces commitment to sustainability in cotton production in Brazil

Brand supports the Sou de Algodão movement, which highlights the importance of fiber in the country

19.08.2024 | 12:33 (UTC -3)

Cotton

Cotton harvest 23-24 faces increase in pests and climate challenges in Mato Grosso

Boll weevil infestation reaches highest level in 12 years, while two-spotted mite and caterpillars further complicate production; experts warn of the need for preventive measures

16.08.2024 | 10:40 (UTC -3)

Cotton

USDA presents new projections for wheat, oilseeds and cotton

Forecasts include reductions in US wheat and cotton production and increases in soybean production

12.08.2024 | 15:32 (UTC -3)

Cotton

Bahia grows cotton analysis for the consumer market by 25,75%

Considered the largest in Latin America, the Abapa Fiber Analysis Center has the capacity to analyze 25 thousand samples per day and has a team of 20 permanent employees, with the addition of 100 new professionals hired during the harvest period

12.04.2024 | 10:21 (UTC -3)

Seeds

BASF brings technological platform in cotton seeds to TecnoShow Comigo

Launch of the year in the sector, Seletio contains resistance to three herbicides; crop protection, digital tools and soy varieties are part of the company's portfolio

01.04.2024 | 13:45 (UTC -3)

Cotton

Cotton planting in Bahia reaches historic mark with 9,3% increase in cultivated area

Region registered 344,4 thousand hectares planted in this harvest

28.02.2024 | 11:04 (UTC -3)

Cotton

Herbicide Resource receives registration for cotton ratoon management

Pesticide also obtained authorization for use in controlling tiguera cotton in soybean cultivation

08.02.2024 | 12:32 (UTC -3)

Cotton

Brado achieves Responsible Brazilian Cotton certification for retro port terminals

The focus is on receiving the bales, storing, stuffing the container, until shipment; its objective, to contribute to the improvement of the cotton export process

27.10.2023 | 14:14 (UTC -3)