Category Archives: Cotton Production

When It Rains It Pours – Managing Late Planting Dates in Georgia during 2018

The 2018 Georgia cotton season has started off as a tale of two extremes.  Rainfall during April and the first two weeks of May was … Continue reading

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Georgia Cotton Commission Approves 2019 Research

Below is a post from the Georgia Cotton Commission regarding their funding of 2019 research projects.  The UGA Cotton Team is extremely grateful for the continued … Continue reading

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Final Results of the 2018 UGA On-Farm Cotton Variety Evaluation Program

The winter appears to be nearing its end in South Georgia and the time for Georgia cotton producers to start planting is getting closer each … Continue reading

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A New Tool For Improving Thrips Management in Cotton

Thrips are the most consistent insect pest of cotton in Georgia and the Southeast.  Near 100 percent of the cotton planted will be infested by … Continue reading

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Dicamba and 2,4-D Visual Sensitivity Scale for Georgia in 2018 – Laminated Handout

Below is a link to access the Dicamba and 2,4-D Visual Sensitivity Scales for Georgia in 2018 “Laminated Handout”.   Visual Sensitivity Scale for Dicamba and … Continue reading

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Palmer Amaranth Control in Cotton in 2018 – Laminated Handout

Below is a link to access the 2018 Palmer Amaranth Control in Cotton “laminated handout” which have been distributed for the past several years.  Palmer … Continue reading

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2017 UGA Cotton OVT Data Summary

Cotton variety selection is an extremely important decision for cotton producers each year.  Examining un-biased, research based information on variety performance is a critical part … Continue reading

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11th Annual Georgia Cotton Conference & UGA Cotton Production Workshop (Wednesday, January 31, 2018)

The Georgia Cotton Commission is pleased to announce the guest speakers at the Commission’s 10th Annual Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 31, 2018, at the UGA … Continue reading

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2017 Georgia Quality Cotton Awards

The Georgia Quality Cotton Awards for the 2017 crop will be presented during the Georgia Cotton Commission Annual Meeting and UGA Cotton Production Workshops on Wednesday, January 31, 2018.  For more information and to download the nomination form, click on the link below to continue reading.

 

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Relative Plant Growth Regulator Requirements for Cotton Varieties (Updated for 2018)

PLANT GROWTH REGULATOR REQUIREMENTS FOR COTTON VARIETIES       Plant growth regulator (PGR) applications are often necessary in cotton to reduce vegetative growth and maintain a … Continue reading

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