On peanuts: “Only dig the risky fields from disease, poor stem strength etc, over mature with nuts coming loose in hull. If vines are healthy leave them in the ground until the storm passes.” Dr. Scott Monfort.
On cotton: “If your crop has been defoliated in the last week, pick it ASAP particularly if you have a variety prone to “falling out”. If not, hold off defoliating until the storm passes.” Dr. Camp Hand
Growers who have cotton defoliated and are trying to prioritize what to get, there are certain varieties that will likely be more affected than others. For example, AR 9831 B3XF or DP 2127 B3XF, tend to be less “storm proof” and losses will likely be more severe. Information on a variety’s storm tolerance should be available on the respective seed companies’ website.
