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
Keith Edmisten & Guy CollinsExtension Cotton SpecialistsThe lowest soil temperature recorded last night at Rocky Mount was 64.5F, while the highest soil temperature was 81 … Continue Reading| Cotton News - NC State Extension
The NC State University Thrips Infestation Predictor for Cotton is currently experiencing technical issues and is not forecasting thrips risk accurately.This tool relies on we … Continue Reading| Cotton News - NC State Extension
We’ve been getting quite a few calls lately with growers asking if starter or pop-up fertilizer is essential for cotton, or if it can be cut out of the budget. This is a … Continue Reading| Cotton News - NC State Extension
To date, the NCDA & CS Cotton Seed Quality Testing Program has received over 200 official samples with more coming in as we approach planting season. This program continue … Continue Reading| Cotton News - NC State Extension
This is the time of year when seed quality discussions tend to begin. The NCDA & CS Cotton Seed Quality Testing Program continues to serve as a valuable tool for growers. … Continue Reading| Cotton News - NC State Extension
With low cotton prices, growers are rightly looking to reduce the cost of production. This previous article details why growers should not skimp on mite and insect pest manage … Continue Reading| Cotton News - NC State Extension
With cotton prices down, many growers are looking for ways to cut production costs. This article emphasizes the importance of staying diligent in scouting and treating mite an … Continue Reading| Cotton News - NC State Extension
Pests can impact cotton at all stages of growth, requiring careful management based on the fields disease history and pest pressure. During the seedling stage, nematodes and i … Continue Reading| 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
