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Arkansas Cotton: Favorable Weather Boosts Planting; Dec. Contracts at 11-Year High May 18, 2022
A much-needed stretch of sunny days has enabled Arkansas’ cotton farmers to get more than half of their planting done as December futures prices hit highest their highest level in […]
Tennessee Cotton: Thoughts on Our Last Planting Window and the Next One to Come May 6, 2022
I planted the 2022 seed quality trial last Thursday (April 28th) with the expectation that even the best treatments would struggle, based on the forecast. To my surprise, each time […]
Mississippi Cotton: All Things Early-Season – Podcast May 3, 2022
From the recording studio on the campus of Mississippi State, Tom and Brian link up with Jason in the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to discuss all things early-season […]
North Carolina Cotton: How to Nail 2022 Thrips Management Apr 27, 2022
According to Dr. Edmisten, planting conditions are improving. With planters rolling soon, we urge growers to think about thrips management now. The best source of information for thrips activity is […]
Tennessee Cotton: Thrips Predictor Model Apr 27, 2022
The thrips infestation predictor tool uses planting date, precipitation, and temperature to create an estimate of the size of local thrips population and the susceptibility of seedling cotton to infestations […]
North Carolina Cotton: This Weekend Looks Good for Planting Apr 26, 2022
Soil temperature at Rocky Mount was 65 degrees at 8 this morning, but we still have a few more days of cool weather in front of us before things start […]
Louisiana: Cotton Planting Considerations Apr 21, 2022
Cotton acreage in Louisiana is expected to increase substantially this year. Now is a great time to review a few key recommendations to ensure the 2022 season gets off to […]
Texas Field Reports: Good Cotton Stands Critical During Drought Mar 17, 2022
As dry conditions continue to grip much of Texas’ Cotton Belt, there are factors producers can control that will improve the chances of establishing a good cotton stands, according to Texas […]
North Carolina Cotton: Planting Conditions – Be Cautious of Incoming Cool Front May 4, 2021
Soil temperatures are looking good across the cotton producing areas of the state today (5/3). However, a cool front is moving in mid-week and although we see DD-60 accumulation predicting […]
North Carolina Cotton: Planting Forecast Looks Good Apr 27, 2021
We are starting to see soil temperatures move into the 60s this morning (4/26). That is good news. Getting some cotton planted early in our planting window may reduce stress […]
