Cotton Irrigation Decisions for 2019 (Collins & Edmisten)
Although many areas have recently experienced rainfall, it is important to understand that we are never more than a …
Late Planting & Evaluating Hail Damage (Collins & Edmisten)
Late-planted or replanted cotton: Now that we have some soil moisture to work with, TAKE ACTION NOW as soon …
VERY IMPORTANT: Read This Newsletter!
Authors include: Guy Collins, NC State University Cotton Extension Associate Professor Keith Edmisten, NC State Extension Cotton Specialist Dominic Reisig, NC State …
The New NCSU Cotton Planting Conditions Calculator (Collins & Edmisten)
As the 2019 cotton planting season approaches, we know that it is especially important to frequently monitor and evaluate …
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 …