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NCDA&CS Cotton Seed Quality Testing Program Update (Collins, Edmisten, Foote & Bowers)

As of earlier this week, NCDA & CS Inspectors have collected 262 samples of cotton seed to be tested, with 168 of those tests completed. Many more are on the way, as seed arrive and we get closer to…

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

This article may be considered lengthy by some folks, but it will only cost you a little time. However, the costs of not putting it into practice, could be substantial! Every year is different, and…

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

This article may be considered lengthy by some folks, but it will only cost you a little time. However, the costs of not putting it into practice, could be substantial! Every year is different, and…

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

This article may be considered lengthy by some folks, but it will only cost you a little time. However, the costs of not putting it into practice, could be substantial! Every year is different, and…

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UPDATE 4-12-2021: Your Role and Responsibility in Making the NCDA&CS Cotton Seed Quality Testing Program Work to Your Benefit (Collins, Edmisten, Stewart, Wilson, Snyder, & Williams)

Authors: Guy Collins, Keith Edmisten, Sandy Stewart, Phil Wilson, Lori Snyder, & Mitch WilliamsUPDATE #1: As of yesterday, NCDA&CS; has collected 500 total samples of cotton seed for planting this…

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The New NCDA&CS Pilot Program for Seed Quality Testing in 2020 (Collins, Edmisten, Wilson, & Stewart)

Historical RelevanceBy now, most folks are aware of the seed quality issues that occurred during 2019, when a few lot numbers of a couple of varieties were planted in relatively good planting…