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Underside of leaf with cluster of small green aphids along central vein; text "Scott Graham, Auburn"

Cotton Jassid: Insights From Other Regions on a New Pest

The cotton jassid, also known as the two-spot cotton leafhopper, emerged as a new insect pest of cotton in the United States in 2025 and is anticipated to pose challenges in the 2026 growing…

Timeline showing the considerations for cotton pests throughout the growing season

Timeline for Cotton Pest Management Considerations

Pests can impact cotton at all stages of growth, requiring careful management based on the field’s disease history and pest pressure. During the seedling stage, nematodes and insect pests can cause…

Green vine with multiple leaves chewed by insects among dry twigs and bare soil

Pest Alert- Scout for Foliage Feeding From Asiatic Garden Beetle

Asiatic garden beetle is an invasive insect that is an occasional pest of seedling cotton in North Carolina. In 2023, growers noted foliar feeding on a locally sporadic, but regionally widespread,…

otton injury resulting from Warrant applied 1 week prior to planting (right) compared to nontreated (left). Warrant should not be used prior to planting, unless immediately before planting. Photo credit: <em>Andrew Blythe.</em>

Consider Planting Conditions When Choosing Preemergence Herbicides

According to the most recent Cotton Planting Conditions Forecast, planting conditions should improve by next Wednesday, May 13, 2020. For those itching to start earlier in the week, I hope you…

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Gear Up to Scout Plant Bugs in Preblooming Cotton

Cotton should be scouted for plant bugs from the time it squares until the last harvestable boll is formed. You can visit the cotton scouting guide for detailed information, but below are some quick…

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Last Chance! North Carolina Agriculture and Forestry Adaptation Work Group Needs You Help

Dear North Carolina Commodity Crop Producers,North Carolina produces more tobacco and sweet potatoes than any other state and ranks in the top fifteen nationally in the production of upland cotton,…