This calculator provides guidance for cotton planting timing based on weather conditions. The map defaults to North Carolina but can be used across the U.S.
Hurricane Preparation and Recovery in the Southeastern United States: Cotton Producers Guide
This guide is to help Southeastern U.S. cotton producers build resilience to, prepare for, and recover from hurricane impacts. It is a PDF hosted on the USDA Climate Hub site.
Precision Planter Components: Part 1 – Seed Metering, Downforce Control and Depth Control
Establishing a strong plant stand is the first step in achieving a productive cotton crop. This paper focuses on proper: 1) seed metering, 2) downforce settings, and 3) planting depth for your planting conditions including new options to automate these settings. A future paper will consider other advances in planter technology such as new seed […]
This document discusses precision planting with an emphasis on monitoring and control technology incorporated into planter systems. It is part 2 of a 2 part paper on precision planting technologies that considers planning for planting operations; seed monitoring and delivery; opening and closing systems; and reporting options.