Resource Directory
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Cotton Crop Quality
This is the Cotton Incorporated hub for information related to U.S. cotton fiber quality, including a guide to the cotton properties legend, most planted varieties, and weekly and annual quality reports.
Prevention of Plastic Contamination When Handling Round Modules
This document provides growers, module handlers and ginners recommendations on handling round modules from the field to the gin with a goal of eliminating plastic contamination in U.S. cotton.
Identification and Management of Bacterial Blight of Cotton
Bacterial Blight has become increasingly problematic throughout the humid region of the Cotton Belt. This publication focuses on helping growers identify and manage Bacterial Blight.
Cotton Production in Arkansas
The University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service provides up-to-date educational programs consisting of research-based information for profitable cotton production.
Camera System to Detect Plastic in Module Feeder
This report details a simple, low-cost module-feeder camera system that gives ginners a real-time view of the module feeder’s dispersing cylinder. Similar inspection systems can be more widely used to rapidly identify when plastic gets onto the cotton module’s dispersing cylinders so that crews can remove it before it shreds and disperses.
The Impact of El Niño and La Niña on Cotton Yields
The El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) phenomenon is the strongest driver of inter-annual climate variability around the world. This report evaluates the influence of ENSO on cotton yield variability.
Stewardship of Herbicides
This presentation PDF outlines stewardship information and considerations for Auxin Traits and Herbicides.
Diagnosis and Management of Cotton Foliar Diseases in the United States
This four-page bulletin is packed with information and pictures depicting the most common cotton foliar diseases in the U.S. For each disease, learn about symptoms, management, diagnostic notes, range and how it affects yield.
Utility of Plant Growth Regulation in Cotton Production
Plant growth regulators (PGRs) are commonly used to manage vegetative growth in cotton. This report evaluates a variety of mepiquat chloride (MC) products and evaluates whether there are any additional benefits to their use.
Sensor-Based Variable Rate Application for Cotton
This eight-page document provides general background on sensor-based applications and provides examples of how to use equipment-mounted sensors for real-time control of plant growth regulators, harvest aids and nitrogen.
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.
Mississippi Honey Bee Stewardship Program
This basic guide outlines recommended cooperative standards between farmers and beekeepers in locations where bees are in or near agricultural production areas.