Cotton
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Southern rootknot nematodes has been a challenge for Colquitt County cotton producers. According to Dr. Bob Kemerait, UGA Plant Pathologist, an estimated 60 to 70 percent of Georgia’s cotton fields are infested with at least one species of damaging nematodes. In a recent statewide survey of cotton fields (nearly 1800 samples were submitted by agents…
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We had a great opportunity to conduct another on farm research trial at the Sunbelt Ag Expo in 2020. This research focused on the management of root knot nematodes in cotton. The plots were planted on May 14, 2020 and harvested on November 10, 2020. The treatments were replicated three times and each plot consisted…
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The last few years I have had the great opportunity to work with Mr. Gene Hart, Colquitt County Young Farmer Advisor with various on farm research projects at the Packer Park Farm in Colquitt County. The research in 2020 focused on the management of root knot nematodes in cotton. This irrigated plot was planted on…
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The last couple of years I have received questions about Areolate mildew and how to manage this disease in cotton. Areolate mildew, is caused by the fungal pathogen Ramularia areola. According to Dr. Bob Kemerait, UGA Plant Pathologist, this disease has become more widespread since 2017. The use of fungicides to protect against this disease…
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Choosing which variety to plant is one of the most critical steps in producing a cotton crop and achieving optimal yields and fiber quality. Below are results of the Preliminary 2020 On Farm Cotton Variety trials.
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Drs. Wes Porter and Simer Virk, UGA Extension, put together a great row crop planter checklist for growers to use. Planting represents a critical field operation in row crop production. Correct planter setup and maintenance can reduce downtime in the field while ensuring optimum seeding performance during planting, which generally leads to successful stand establishment.…
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Last week I had a couple of questions about applying fungicides to cotton. Two on farm demonstrations were conducted in Colquitt County last year to evaluated the potential of increasing cotton yield with fungicides. The demonstrations were replicated and the fungicides where applied by the grower. The Bay location was harvested with a basket picker and weighed…
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Planting season has started in Colquitt County and I receive numerous calls from growers, consultants and retailers about ways to minimize herbicide injury. Pre emerge herbicides form the foundation for Palmer amaranth control programs in cotton. Lets discuss some points to consider in order to minimize injury. 1. Plant high vigor seed especially in harsh…
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Below are a few words from Phillip Roberts, UGA Cotton Entomologist. Thrips are consistent pests of cotton, infesting near 100 percent of Georgia cotton each year. Thrips are the only insect pest of cotton that a preventive insecticide is recommended. A preventive insecticide should be used at planting for thrips control. UGA recommends a reactive…
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I have received this question a few times this week. Dr. Culpepper, UGA Cotton Weed Specialist, preaches that preemergence herbicides are the most effective tool to prevent resistance to post herbicides. Research conducted across GA during 2018/2019 showed that an effective preemergence herbicide mix reduced the number of pigweed needing to be controlled by the…