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Recent Weather and the Need to Evaluate Plant Stands (Collins & Edmisten)
Tropical Storm Ana brought noticeable rainfall across the majority of the Coastal Plains over the last couple of days.
Should You Spray for Cotton Thrips?
Cotton is most susceptible by far before the two-leaf stage.
Yamaha earns crop-spraying UAV exemption; FAA offers drone safety app
Newest exemption from FAA allows Yamaha to operate crop-spraying UAV; FAA releases new app to help UAV operators fly safely
Cotton Market: “Fish or cut bait” Decision
In the Southeast, the “total money” for good quality 31-3/35 cotton is currently about 73 cents including the Marketing Loan Gain.
Chemical, fertilization through pivot system and rate example
One of the most daunting tasks in using a center pivot for chemigation or fertigation is calculating the injection rate of the fertilizer or chemical.
SEED SIZE AND COOL GERMINATION EFFECTS ON COTTON STAND, EARLY GROWTH, AND YIELD
Growers often ask if small seeds are as capable of producing good stands as larger seeds.
International Team Cracks Genetic Code of Upland Cotton
The intricately woven genetic makeup of Upland cotton has been decoded for the first time in the ancient plant’s history.
Cotton Incorporated Launches New Television Commercials
The latest “Fabric of Our Lives” promotional commercials launch in primetime network television April 20 with a new tagline that reminds consumers “Cotton. It’s Your Favorite for a Reason.”
USDA Announces 2015 Cotton Loan Rate Differentials
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) has announced the 2015-crop loan rate differentials for upland and extra-long staple cotton.
Choose Proper Seeding Rate for Optimum Plant Populations
With cotton planting ready to begin, it’s important for growers to keep the difference between seeding rates and plant populations in mind.