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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.
Managing Plant Population in Cotton
High seed costs have made selecting the correct plant population even more important in recent years. This paper uses several different plant population studies conducted with different varieties and environments to provide a summary of how plant population can impact cotton yields.
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 […]
Precision Planter Components: Part 2
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.
Establishing Profitable Cotton Stands in High Biomass Cover
A major hurdle in the integration of cover crops into the cotton production system is the establishment of the cotton crop. This report discusses the ability of seven row cleaner and four double disk opener systems to process multiple-species, high biomass cover crop mixes.
Planting and Harvesting Capacity in Cotton Production
This brief document is designed to provide cotton producers and researchers with estimates of planting and harvesting machine capacities. Different variables and scenarios are evaluated and explained to assist with determining the number of acres that can be planted and/or harvested in a given year.
Cotton Seedling Diseases
This online resource from the University of Tennesee provides information about specific diseases that commonly affect cotton seedlings.
Mid-South Cotton Defoliation Guide 2021
This is the latest defoliation guide compiled by Extension Specialists. It describes different approaches to determine when to defoliate and offers guidance on different harvest aids for different weather conditions.This resource is updated yearly.
Proper Moisture at Harvest for Cotton Stored in Round Modules
This brochure reminds producers of the importance of harvesting cotton at proper moisture content (less than 12%) and what the potential costs are if they do not. The brochure also discusses how to determine when it is safe to harvest if a moisture meter is not available.
Securing Round Modules for Transport
The National Cotton Ginners recommends these safe tie-down procedures for transporting round modules.
Handling Cotton Exposed to Excessive Rainfall
The National Cotton Council provides suggestions for both producers and ginners who need to handle seed cotton that has been exposed to excessive rainfall.
Spindle Harvester Maintenance and Operation
This 38-page reference document covers key areas in maintaining spindle harvesters (pickers) and tips for efficient operation.