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.
Cotton Planting Conditions Calculator
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.
Focus on Cotton
Twice-monthly webcasts address timely cotton management issues. This is a collaborative project between Cotton Incorporated and the Plant Management Network.
Nitrogen Requirements of Contemporary Cotton Cultivars
While a standard nitrogen recommendation for cotton has been 50-55 lbs. N/480 lb. bale, small-seeded, modern cotton cultivars might require less N than did those previously grown. A common experiment was conducted in ten states for two years.
The Arizona Meteorological Network
This resource for Arizona cotton producers includes links to current and past weather conditions for sites around the state, and crop reports.
Sprayer Calibration App
This free mobile app was created at Clemson University to aid in the proper calibration of spraying equipment. Android and iOS versions are available.
Mix My Sprayer
This app was created by Clemson University to aid with quick, accurate calculations of product mixes to be applied with spraying equipment. Use in conjunction with the Sprayer Calibration App or by itself. Android and iOS versions are available.
Identification and Management of FOV4 in Texas and New Mexico
Spread of a new race of the seed and soil-borne fungus that causes Fusarium Wilt poses a strategic threat to U. S. cotton. The bulletin describes how to identify the disease and recommends means to contain its local and long-range spread.
FOV4 Producer Handout
This is two-page producer handout (a condensed version of the full FOV4 bulletin) describes how to identify the FOV4 disease and recommends ways to contain its local and long-range spread.
Integrated Weed Management (IWM) Resource Center
This website houses resources on integrated weed management for herbicide-resistant weeds. It is updated regularly by a team of weed scientists from 14 universities and the USDA Agricultural Research Service.
Cotton Market News and Fiber Quality
Access national daily, weekly and seasonal cotton quality reports, plus cotton prices, weekly market review and other reports.
Commodity Loan Rates
Keep up to date on commodity loan rates, and access more information specifically related to the cotton loan program.
Ag Market Network
Access timely agricultural market analysis through daily market reports and commodity updates. Scroll down to find the listing of Ag Network podcasts.