There have been several questions lately about how to defoliate a drought stressed crop, and questions about appropriate tankmixtures and rates to use. Below is some information to help address these questions. Defoliating a Drought-Stressed Crop: In general terms, most of the early planted crop is rather mature at this point. Dry weather since mid/late August in ...| cotton.ces.ncsu.edu
This is our least favorite subject to write about. Hopefully this is a wasted effort. Regardess, there remains quite a bit of uncertainty regarding the likely path of Humberto … Continue Reading| Cotton News - NC State Extension
By Dominic Reisig and Guy Collins A new invasive insect, the cotton jassid (Amrasca biguttula or two-spot cotton leafhopper), has recently spread from Florida into Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina. While it has not yet been confirmed in North Carolina, growers should be aware of this pest as we move through the 2025 season. What Crops Are ...| cotton.ces.ncsu.edu
The 2025 NC Cotton Field Day was another huge success thanks to the support from our Industry Partners, as well as NC Cotton Producers Association and Cotton Incorporated who … Continue Reading| Cotton News - NC State Extension
Recently we published information on a new invasive pest knocking on the door of North Carolina. Unfortunately this pest has now arrived in Robeson County and, likely, Scotlan … Continue Reading| Cotton News - NC State Extension
The National Cotton Council has scheduled severalFarm Bill meetings in North Carolina during September. These meetings are open to all farmers and agribusinesses, who are enco … Continue Reading| Cotton News - NC State Extension
The 2025 NC Cotton Field Day is only one week away, and we have full schedule of new research to showcase. The field day is scheduled forThursday, September 11th, 2025, at the … Continue Reading| Cotton News - NC State Extension
The 2025 NC Cotton Field Day is now less than a month away, and we have full schedule of new research to showcase. The field day is scheduled for Thursday, September 11th, 2025, at the Upper Coastal Plains Research Station in Rocky Mount (2811 Nobles Mill Pond Rd, Rocky Mount NC 27801). This event is ...| cotton.ces.ncsu.edu
Several center pivots have been running over the last few days and rightfully so. With temperatures in the mid to upper 90’s for several days now, we are reminded as to why we are never more than 4-5 days away from drought at any given time. Many fields have clearly wilted over the past few ...| cotton.ces.ncsu.edu
The 2025 NC Cotton Field Day is scheduled for Thursday, September 11th, 2025, at the Upper Coastal Plains Research Station in Rocky Mount (2811 Nobles Mill Pond Rd, Rocky Mount NC 27801). This event is sponsored by the NC Cotton Producers Association, NC State University, N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and several industry ...| cotton.ces.ncsu.edu
Early this week, I got together with Drs. Tom Barber (University of Arkansas) and Jason Bond (Mississippi State University) for a discussion on Italian ryegrass management. You can access the podcast episode at Weeds AR Wild Podcast S3 Ep19. Multiple-herbicide resistant Italian ryegrass infesting a field in the southern piedmont of North Carolina. ...| cotton.ces.ncsu.edu
EPA just issued an existing stocks order for Engenia, Tavium, and XtendiMax, previously labeled for use in dicamba-tolerant cotton and soybean. This order authorizes limited s … Continue Reading| Small Grains News - NC State Extension
A Federal district court in Arizona issued an order on February 6 to vacate labels for Engenia, Tavium, and XtendiMax. Many will panic in response to this news and scramble to … Continue Reading| Small Grains News - NC State Extension
As cotton starts to square, it’s time for growers to check their fields every week for tarnished plant bugs. These pests can hurt your yield, especially early in the season. If we protect the first squares, we can help the crop grow faster and make more cotton in the end. Don’t spray too early. Spraying when ...| cotton.ces.ncsu.edu
Quite a few folks have been wondering about thrips applications, as cotton is still going into the ground, some growers are thinking about a second spray, and we’ve had cool rainy weather impeding cotton growth. We also collected some helpful data in 2024 from Lewiston-Woodville (Peanut Belt Research Station) simulating rainfall. Some considerations: – In the northeast, ...| cotton.ces.ncsu.edu
Keith Edmisten & Guy CollinsExtension Cotton SpecialistsThe lowest soil temperature recorded last night at Rocky Mount was 71 F. and ranged from 64 to the lower to mid-70s … Continue Reading| Cotton News - NC State Extension
With planters rolling, we urge growers to think about thrips management now.This article will cover 1) the Thrips Infestation Predictor and 2) insecticide management best prac … Continue Reading| Cotton News - NC State Extension
The Thrips Infestation Predictor for Cotton is now working correctly.This follow up articledetails how to use best this tool.| Cotton News - NC State Extension
Glyphosate has long been a cornerstone herbicide for weed control across a range of cropping systems. However, its widespread use has also brought increased legal scrutiny. Under pressure from ongoing lawsuits, Bayer has announced it may halt glyphosate production unless it receives legal protection. Given this possibility, Derek Washburn, Farm Management Extension Associate, and I ...| cotton.ces.ncsu.edu
