Cotton
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Most of our early planted cotton is quickly approaching (and has approached in some areas) time for defoliation. Cotton defoliation tends to be one of the most important aspects of cotton production each year. Timing and product selection are two of the more critical components regarding defoliation and confusion occurs not only by the thousands…
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Don’t miss the Cotton Tailgate Meeting on Thursday of next week!
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This week I have seen an increase in the number of stink bugs present in our cotton fields. We are also seeing numerous corn ear worm moths. Those moths are busy laying eggs. Make sure you are aware of how these pests affect your fields and treat accordingly.
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This update contains tips on managing late planted cotton and soybeans. It also includes an update on peanuts and corn. This growing season has been a challenge thus far if there is anything UGA Extension can assist with give us a call.
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Many growers are planting peanuts and some have started planted cotton. The weather has heated up and we have gotten very dry. With these conditions it is important to keep in mind the physiology of cotton.
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The wheels are in motion to assist cotton farmers on the legislative side. See the info from Don Shurley:
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2017 UGA Cotton & Peanut Research Field Day set for Wednesday, September 6th. See the agenda for details and registration information.
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With the 2014 farm bill, cotton base on a farm became Generic Base. If you’ll recall, cotton base on a farm was frozen (could not be increased or decreased) but all other bases on the farm (bases of “covered commodities” like corn, soybeans, peanuts, wheat, etc.) could be retained as is or reallocated based on…