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.
Climage and Agriculture in the Southeast
This blog provides climate data and production insights for farmers (not only of cotton) and county agents around the Southeast.
AgroClimate: Agricultural Climate Tools for the Southeast
This site has many tools and data sources to help manage weather and climate risk for agricultural crops. While most of the focus is on the Southeastern United States, some of the forecast maps are national.
Cotton Info App for Android Tablets
The Cotton Info App is a collection of reference materials specially designed for growers, consultants and extension workers who may not have good cellular connectivity. All materials are stored on the user’s Android tablet. (An Apple iPad version is also available.)
Capturing Value from Cotton Data
The potential to gain value from the data being recorded by modern machinery, new sensors, unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and satellite images is still emerging. This document describes opportunities for gins and growers to benefit from data.
Yield Loss Potential of Two-Spotted Spider Mites in Midsouth Cotton
This report provides valuable information on the history and current situation with spider mites in the Midsouth, as well as data describing yield loss and infestation timing, field distribution and localized yield loss, and tips for spider mite management.
Precision Crop Technology Providers
Cotton Incorporated has collected a list of precision agriculture technology companies. These companies are a good starting point for growers who want to expand their use of such technologies.
Precision Crop Management
Learn the advantages of precision crop management, and get details about yield monitors and maps, as well as sensor-based approaches for plant growth regulators, harvest aids and nitrogen inputs.
Post-Harvest Pigweed Management
Pigweeds can emerge season-long, which includes after crop harvest following rainfall or irrigation events. Learn why controlling pigweed after harvest is important for the following year.
Climate and Crops
Thanks to breakthroughs that merged agronomy and climatology, agricultural producers can now base crop decisions for the next year on global climate patterns. (iOS device required to download)
Predicted Precipitation Maps From NOAA
NOAA maps out predicted precipitation that aid growers in planning irrigation, herbicide applications, harvests and more. Access forecasts for the next 6 hours or next three days.
Cotton Info App for iPads
The Cotton Info App is a collection of reference materials specially designed for growers, consultants and extension workers who may not have good cellular connectivity. All materials are stored on the user’s iPad. (An Android tablet version is also available.)
Crop Loan Calculator 2020
The Cotton Loan Calculator is designed to assist in the evaluation of variety trials. It derives loan values by applying USDA premiums and discounts to sets of HVI classing data. The program is updated each year.
