Browsing Current Extension Publications Archive by Subject "Cotton"
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(2006-10-10)This publication explains basic marketing alternatives for cotton producers, including forward contracts, cash sales, marketing pools and USDA loan programs.
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(2002-02-12)Bronze wilt is a disease of cotton characterized by bronze or red discoloration and wilting of leaves. This publication describes bronze wilt symptoms, the cause and epidemiology of the disease, the varieties in which it ...
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(1995-11-22)Correcting nitrogen deficiency is important for cotton plant growth. This publication explains nitrogen requirements, the problems associated with nitrogen deficiency, and ways to correct deficiencies using urea as a source ...
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(2006-04-17)Cotton producers and scouts can use this handy guide to identifying the most common "worms found in cotton. This shirt-pocket-size, laminated card features close-up color photos of cotton bollworm-tobacco budworm, fall ...
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(2001-05-07)This publication explains the nutrient needs of corn, grain sorghum, cotton, wheat and warm-season perennial grasses in South and Southwest Texas.
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(2005-10-05)High-quality cotton seed is critical for establishing good stands. Over the last several years, producers have scrutinized costs and benefits of numerous new cotton varieties. With the increase in cost of most current ...
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(2002-09-18)This publication is one of the Explore the Genetic Frontier series brochures that discuss the use of biotechnology to develop new varieties of plants for human needs. Texas is the No. 1 producer of cotton in the United ...
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(2005-07-08)The role of natural enemies in cotton pest management has often been obscured by the widespread use of broad-spectrum insecticides. However, cotton can support a large complex of insects, spiders and mites that feed on ...
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(2008-04-29)Cotton insect management practices, including cultural control techniques that reduce the risk of crop damage, are discussed. The emphasis is on monitoring and identifying insect populations in cotton. A supplement (E-6A) ...
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(2008-04-17)Cotton insect management practices, including cultural control techniques that reduce the risk of crop damage, are discussed. The emphasis is on monitoring and identifying insect populations in cotton. A supplement (E-7A) ...
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(2008-06-10)Cotton insect management techniques, including cultural control techniques that reduce the risk of crop damage, are discussed. The emphasis is on monitoring and identifying insect populations in cotton. A supplement (E-5A) ...
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(2004-12-09)To be profitable, cotton producers must manage fertilization efficiently. This publication reports the results of a 5-year study that showed over-fertilization with nitrogen is a common problem. There are specific ...
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(1995-01-12)Pink bollworms sometimes cause extensive damage to cotton crops in Texas. This publication describes the life cycle and season-long management of the pink bollworm. Texas Department of Agriculture Regulatory Requirements, ...
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(1995-08-17)Many factors influence the effectiveness of harvest-aid chemicals. One of the most important is plant maturity. This publication explains various methods by which producers can track plant maturity to ensure that defoliants ...
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(2008-06-10)This bulletin lists suggested insecticides (by brand name) and application rates for controlling cotton pests found in the High Plains, Rolling Plains and Trans Pecos areas of Texas. This publication should be used in ...
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(2008-04-29)This bulletin lists suggested insecticides (by brand name) and application rates for controlling cotton pests found in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas. This publication should be used in conjunction with publiation ...
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(2008-06-19)This publication lists suggested insecticides (by brand name) and application rates for controlling cotton pests found in the Southern, Eastern and Blackland areas of Texas. This publication should be used in conjunction ...
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(2007-07-03)This publication offers information about various pesticides, their application rates and techniques, and the weeds they control in cotton.
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(1996-03-15)For cotton growers, maintaining proper nitrogen balance is a major concern. Petiole analysis, the laboratory analysis of the nitrogen content of leaf stems, can be coupled with plant monitoring to form an effective nitrogen ...
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(2006-07-21)Cotton that is not well protected from the elements loses quality and value as it waits to be ginned. This publication explains the effect of a good cotton module tarp on turnout, ginning rate and lint value.