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Dr. Camp Hand, UGA Cotton Agronomist, released the 2024 UGA on Farm Cotton Variety trial results early this month. This year, 10 cotton varieties were evaluated at 19 different locations across the state. The varieties included: DP 2038 B3XF, DP 2127 B3XF, DP 2333 B3XF, ST 6000 AXTP, NG 5430 B3XF, DG 3615 B3XF, DG H959 B3XF, DG 3799 B3XF, AR 9371 B3XF, and AR 9831 B3X.

In Colquitt Count, a dryland and irrigation location was included in this project. The dryland location was planted on May 31, 2024 and harvested on November 12, 2024. The irrigated location was planted on June 7, 2024 and harvest on November 18, 2024. These locations had challenges from weather and virus induced bronze wilt. Special thanks to the on farm cooperators, cotton gins and industry for the support this project.

If you have questions about this on farm variety program please contact your local county Extension agent.

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