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Working Through the New Farm Bill, Wins, Losses: Part I
The initial decision-making for the 2014 farm bill programs has been completed, and farmers are settling in, trying to figure out exactly what they have to look forward to over the remaining four years of the new law.
Time to Spray Pigweed
The areas he Southeast that have seen rain are seeing Palmer pigweed show up in spades in small cotton, and NC State Weed Scientist Emeritus Dr. Alan York says spray now versus later:
Cotton plants vunerable to thrips damage
During the time of seedling establishment cotton plants are investing a good deal of energy into root development, though above-ground foliage growth rates are slower. At this point in the season cotton plants are vulnerable to thrips damage.
It Matters: 6 Steps to Avoid Fungicide Resistance Now
Although fungicide resistance may be perceived as less urgent than other day-to-day challenges of growing a crop, this issue has become increasingly important and steps must be taken to delay the onset for as long as possible.
Senate Passes TPA Bill
Groups Call on House to Pass Its Version of Trade Promotion Authority
Why America’s cotton producers need access to affordable crop insurance
The volatility of weather and commodity markets necessitates government assistance with crop insurance premiums so that our nation’s farmers have access to affordable and dependable crop insurance products.
It’s Time to Evaluate Emerged Cotton for Thrips and Other Factors (Collins, Reisig, Edmisten, & York)
For early May planted cotton, thrips control of seed treatments is likely beginning to diminish, therefore growers need to be actively scouting for thrips damage to determine if foliar sprays are justified.
Important crop insurance deadline near for North Carolina producers
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) reminds producers seeking federal crop insurance to have their Highly Erodible Land Conservation and Wetland Conservation Certification form on file with their local USDA service center by June 1, 2015.
The Importance of TIMELY Post-Emergence Herbicide Programs
North Carolina cotton producers have made great strides with managing glyphosate-resistant pigweed over the last several years.
Roundup XtendFlex Cotton Adoption May Be High
A fair number of producers appear to be trying the new dicamba-tolerant cotton varieties this spring.