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More Herbicide-Resistant Weeds on the Horizon?
As we continue to rely heavily on herbicides, we are continually exerting selection pressure for resistance.
Equipment Sharing Has a Real Per-Acre Value Especially Now
How can I manage my equipment costs when margins are so tight?
Not the Time to Let Up on Palmer
Nine years ago, Alan York wrote that glyphosate-resistant Palmer amaranth had the potential to become the most serious problem facing cotton producers.
Cotton planting condition April 18, 2016
This consistency of decent planting conditions from mid-April into early May is unusual.
USDA Announces 2016 Cotton Loan Rate Differentials
Farm Service Agency (FSA) announces the 2016-crop loan rate differentials for upland and extra-long staple cotton.
Searching for More Simplicity in Precision Ag
At the end of day, if a planter plants seed, a combine cuts corn, or a picker picks cotton, that’s good enough, precision agriculture be damned.
Seeding Rate and Plant Population Considerations (Collins & Edmisten)
The optimal seeding rate and plant population for cotton varies from field to field and is dependent on many factors.
Florida Cotton: Getting Your Crop Started Off Right
Excellent information applicable to any SE cotton-growing state from Ethan Carter, University of Florida.
Feral Swine Control: Long-Term Solutions Might Be Near
Feral swine (sus scrofa) are prolific animals that can damage any environment, including farm land.
Know Your Products!!…and the Difference between Trade Names and Chemical Names for Products Used in Cotton
Generic products can often offer producers effective and comparable options