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PGRs?...Why Would We Talk About That Now? (Collins & Edmisten)

June 21, 2023

Yellow aphids clustered on green leaf surface; label "UGA1389005"
A Reasonable Expectation for Acephate (Orthene) Control

June 12, 2023

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When Will This Cotton Start Growing? (Collins & Edmisten)

June 5, 2023

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Orthene Resistance Confirmed for Thrips in Cotton: A Suggested Plan Forward

June 3, 2023

Two small trailing plants with round green leaves casting shadows on sandy ground
Check Seedlings for Thrips Insecticide Efficacy

May 30, 2023

Rocky Mount planting forecast table starting 5/16/2023: dates, highs/lows, DD60s, ratings
Cotton Planting Conditions May 16, 2023

May 15, 2023

US 8–14 day temperature outlook (May 15–21, 2023) showing Above in West, Below in central/South, Near Normal elsewhere
Cotton Planting Conditions May 8, 2023

May 8, 2023

Planting forecast table for Rocky Mount starting 5/1/2023 with DD60 ratings (POOR to EXCELLENT)
Cotton Planting Conditions May 1, 2023

May 1, 2023

Heatmap timeline titled "Within-Season Risk for 2023" showing risk levels Apr–May 2023
How to Nail 2023 Thrips Management (Reisig, Huseth)

April 29, 2023

Two hands holding a small green rosehip-like seed pod with calyx and short stem
Excluding Boll Weevil Saves North Carolina Cotton Producers Money

April 28, 2023

Spreadsheet showing Rocky Mount planting forecast from 4/24/2023 with DD60 ratings and avoid-planting comments
Cotton Planting Conditions April 24, 2023

April 24, 2023

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Interpreting Warm and Cool Germ of Cotton Seed and Understanding How Each Should Be Used (Collins, Edmisten, & Foote)

April 21, 2023

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UPDATE April 3rd, 2023 - Seed Quality: It's Crunch Time Now! (Collins, Edmisten, & Foote)

April 3, 2023

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UPDATE March 15th, 2023 - Seed Quality: Start Preparing for Planting NOW ! (Collins, Edmisten, & Foote)

March 15, 2023

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Seed Quality: Start Preparing for Planting NOW (Collins, Edmisten, & Foote)

February 24, 2023

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Insect Management in ThryvOn Cotton

February 9, 2023

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Four New Cotton Management Videos Available

February 6, 2023

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Cotton OVT Tables With Fiber Quality Data

January 23, 2023

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2023 Winter Cotton Meeting Schedule

January 23, 2023

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Preliminary One, Two and Three-Year Average Lint Yields Across Locations.

December 20, 2022

NC On-Farm Trials Fiber Quality
Fiber Quality Results for the 2022 NC on-Farm Cotton Variety Evaluation Program

December 11, 2022

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Preliminary Cotton OVT Results

December 8, 2022

2022 NC On-Farm Trials by variety.
Yield Results for the 2022 NC on-Farm Cotton Variety Evaluation Program (Collins & Edmisten)

December 3, 2022

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Preparation for a Potential Frost (Collins & Edmisten)

October 13, 2022

Predicted path of Hurricane Ian showing it traveling into North Carolina through South Carolina.
Hurricane Ian Aftermath (Collins & Edmisten)

September 30, 2022

A map showing the predicted track and strength of Hurricane Ian.
Preparations for Hurricane Ian (Collins & Edmisten)

September 24, 2022

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Pay Attention to Weather When Making Defoliation Decisions (Collins & Edmisten)

September 22, 2022

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Early Season Defoliation Strategies for 2022 (Collins & Edmisten)

September 8, 2022

Mesh cone insect trap with red flag mounted in a grassy crop field.
Important Alert for Bollgard 3, TwinLink Plus and WideStrike 3 Cotton as Bollworm / Corn Earworm Flight Begins

July 18, 2022

Cotton displaying 4-bract squares.
4-Bract Squares Observed (Collins, Edmisten & Reisig)

July 9, 2022

Hand holding a large green leaf with brownish spots and mottling against field background
Spider Mites Are a Problem in Cotton

July 7, 2022

Small striped bug shown beside a 2019 US penny and perched on a white flower petal
Impacts of Plant Bug and Bollworm Insecticides on Natural Enemies

July 6, 2022

Cotton after blooming, not showing signs of rot, but showing signs of reddening.
Cotton Beginning to Bloom: Pay Attention to Growth!! (Collins & Edmisten)

June 27, 2022

A graph of total water applied.
Squaring Cotton Needs Water (Collins & Edmisten)

June 13, 2022

Map of sampled cotton fields in southeastern US with inset field sampling layout and crop legend
Sampling Plans for Plant Bugs – Challenges of Monitoring Aggregated Pest Populations

June 7, 2022

Striped small insect perched on the edge of a white flower petal
Regional Insecticide Recommendations for Plant Bugs

June 2, 2022

Spreadsheet showing Rocky Mount planting forecast starting 5/13/2022 with daily highs/lows and DD60 planting forecast labeled "EXCELLENT."
Cotton Planting Conditions May 13, 2022

May 11, 2022

Planting forecast table for Rocky Mount starting 5/7/2022 showing dates, DD60s, and POOR/CAUTION/GOOD
Cotton Planting Conditions May 7, 2022

May 6, 2022

Spreadsheet: Rocky Mount planting forecast starting 5/3/2022 with daily temps, DD60s, and ratings
Cotton Planting Conditions May 3, 2022

May 2, 2022

Bar chart titled "Daily DD-60 Accumulation" with red bars showing values for Apr 11–25
Utilizing Cool Germ With Prevailing Conditions, Planting Depth (Collins & Edmisten)

April 27, 2022

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