Cotton
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Weed control in cotton has improved tremendously over the past few years. Controlling weeds such as, palmar amaranth pig weed will continue to be a vital step in cotton production.
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Variety selection is one of the most important decisions a grower can make, as this decision determines the genetic yield potential for a particular field and environment. In 2013, the UGA OnFarm Cotton Variety Performance Evaluation Program demonstrated that improper variety selection could cost producers between $79 and $230 per acre!!! Therefore, this decision has…
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Below are the cotton variety trial results from the UGA research station in Midville, GA:
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Cotton defoliation has started for some and will be starting very soon for others. Proper timing of cotton harvest-aid applications are very important. Defoliation timing decisions should be based on the crop and the crop environment. Timing of defoliation is critical to insure optimum yield and fiber quality. Several factors can be used to determine the…
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CONTAMINATION FREE COTTON KEEP IT CLEAN AND PURE PREVENT LINT CONTAMINATION … clean cotton means satisfied customers! PROTECT YOUR COTTON FIBER … and you will preserve your markets! Even the tiniest particles can contaminate seed cotton and lint and result in blemished finished goods. U.S. cotton producers are competing with man-made fibers and foreign…
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These power point slides are from Dr. Bob Kemerait to help farmers differentiate target spot from Stemphylium leaf spot.
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Results from research trials in Appling County in 2012.
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Results from on farm research trials in Appling County in 2011.
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Cotton Marketing News– August 23, 2013 by Dr. Don Shurley
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