Seed Is Expensive…Protect This Investment!! (Collins & Edmisten)
In NC, we are no stranger to challenging planting weather. The last several years are a testament to this …
On-Farm Fiber Quality Results for 2018 (Collins & Edmisten)
Fiber Quality results for the 2018 NC On-Farm Cotton Variety Evaluation Program are now in. In addition to yield, …
Yield Results are In for the 2018 On-Farm Cotton Variety Evaluation Program (Collins & Edmisten)
Although 2018 brought its share of challenges, it was a decent year for cotton in some areas, while catastrophic …
Potential Impacts of Hurricane Florence on NC Cotton (Collins & Edmisten)
First of all, we pray that everyone is safe from Hurricane Florence and that damage to homes and property …
NC Cotton Field Day CANCELED
The NC Cotton Field Day, previously scheduled for this Thursday, has been CANCELED and will likely be rescheduled for …
Thoughts on Defoliation With Regard to Hurricane Florence (Collins & Edmisten)
I still am hoping this article isn’t necessary, but it seems that forecasters are more certain that Hurricane Florence …
Preventing Contamination in Harvested Cotton (Collins & Edmisten)
Contamination of harvested cotton has become a very important issue over the past few years. This is an issue …
Early Season Defoliation Strategies for 2018 (Collins & Edmisten)
It’s still early in the game, but some growers are entertaining the idea of defoliating some early planted cotton …
2018 NC Cotton Field Day Scheduled for Thursday, Sept 13
The 2018 NC Cotton Field Day is scheduled for Thursday, September 13, 2018, and will be held at the …
PGR Decisions for Cotton (Collins & Edmisten)
2018 has brought another challenging spring, with ideal planting conditions in early May followed by excessively wet conditions in …
Points to Consider for Irrigating Cotton (Collins & Edmisten)
Due to prolonged rainy weather during the 2nd half of May, the 2018 cotton crop in NC can be …
Re-Planting Decisions and Managing Late Planted Cotton (Collins, Edmisten, and Reisig)
Most areas of the state have experienced rainfall nearly daily for a week now. In my conversations with growers …