Resource Directory
Tap directly into the extensive research library of Cotton Incorporated. Here, you can filter your results by category, sort them by date and select your preferred media type to streamline the resources you see.
What cotton growers should ask–and why–when it comes to carbon (Details)
Carbon markets to sell carbon offsets are now in place to help address greenhouse gas emissions. There are opportunities for farmers to participate in carbon markets and this document provides information on what should be considered before committing to any program. This 14-page report provides details and background information on carbon markets available and is […]
What to Know About Carbon Markets (Summary)
Carbon markets to sell carbon offsets are now in place to help address greenhouse gas emissions. There are opportunities for farmers to participate in carbon markets and this document provides information on what should be considered before committing to any program. This 5-page summary provides the most critical information and there is also a more […]
Focus on Cotton
Twice-monthly webcasts address timely cotton management issues. This is a collaborative project between Cotton Incorporated and the Plant Management Network.
Potential for Soil Carbon Sequestration in Cotton Production Systems
This publication provides a review of the research literature related to carbon sequestration under different cotton tillage systems. For conventional tillage systems, little soil carbon was stored; however, with no tillage 430 pounds of carbon per acre were stored, and with a cover crop, up to 600 pounds per acre. This information is useful for understanding […]
Rolling High Rye for Conservation Tillage Cotton Success
High-residue cover crops are a tool for addressing herbicide-resistant weeds, improving soil health and reducing labor costs. This 20-minute video provides practical guidance on how to manage such cover crops.
Cotton and Cover Crops Videos
The “Cotton & Covers” video series follows the soil health journey of three cotton producers as they work to improve farm productivity.
Cover Crops to Improve Water Infiltration
A benefit to adding cover crops is the increase in water infiltration to the soil no matter if that water is coming from rainfall or irrigation. In this four minute video, Dr. Tyson Raper of the University of Tennessee discusses how cover crops can help make more water available during the season.
Cover Crops for Weed Control
This 6 minute video provides information on how cover crops can be useful in controlling herbicide resistant weeds. Produced by the University of Tennessee in 2018.
Making Cover Crops Work in Cotton
Researchers and growers explain the benefits and challenges of implementing cover crops in a cotton production system in this 4 minute video produced by the University of Tennessee.
Cotton Today
The site highlights many of the positive efforts the cotton industry is making to continuously adopt more sustainable practices.
Crop Nutrition Library
This resource library covers fertility information for a number of crops, including macro- and micronutrients, application and management suggestions. This site is sponsored by Mosaic, a fertilizer manufacturer.
Cotton Natural Resource Survey: White Paper 2015
In order to better understand the challenges that U.S. cotton growers face and to develop technologies to address those challenges, the U.S. cotton industry conducted the Natural Resource Survey (NRS). U.S. cotton producers were surveyed to assess cotton’s impact on the environment, providing an effective means to understand farm inputs, production trends and grower concerns. […]