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Carolina cotton after a storm and tips on moving forward with harvest
Some fields did have a lot of attached bolls close to or on the ground where they will be more likely to rot. Quick defoliation and boll opening will help those plants straighten up some and help...
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Major losses reported as farmers in Carolinas face storm damage again
Many farmers were able to harvest peanuts before the storm hit, but seven of twelve peanut buying points are without power so storage could soon become an issue. In North Carolina, the greatest need...
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Cotton yields shouldn't have been this good, but this is why they were
While vast swatches of north Alabama had subpar-to-disastrous dry land corn and soybean yields, most cotton growers were harvesting one of their best cotton crops.“Everyone was shocked at how good...
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Danny Davis’ last crop: It was a good one
Danny Davis, a highly respected cotton farmer and an icon in the industry, passed away unexpectedly last fall. He will be missed for his countless contributions to agriculture, his acts of kindness and...
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6 important factors to consider before you buy a round hay baler
In the Southeast, the most common baler is the round baler and this will be the focus of this article.The process of baling hay has come a long way since the late 1800s when Cyrus McCormick’s reaper...
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Tackling cotton defoliation with thidiazuron in limited supply
Thidiazuron is a key component of many cotton defoliation tank-mixes and is excellent at preventing regrowth after defoliation. A limited supply of thidiazuron has many Georgia cotton farmers concerned...
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Weather outlook poses challenges for Tennessee cotton harvest
Weather may delay Tennessee cotton harvest. Gordon may be a factor.West Tennessee cotton farmers have a tough call to make in the next few days, depending on what tropical storm Gordon brings to the...
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Cotton growers urged to help keep global status strong at harvest
The NCC has dedicated resources to help U.S. cotton growers and ginners avoid contamination.On the global stage, U.S. cotton portrays high quality, and vigilance during harvest can help guarantee that...
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Cotton defoliation advice as Hurricane Florence nears Carolina coast
There is no way to know the best approach with any certainty until we know the full impact of the storm.I still am hoping this article isn’t necessary, but it seems that forecasters are more certain...
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Handling seed cotton exposed to excessive rain
The National Cotton Council has information to help growers facing wet fields preserve quality, and here are a few of those recommendations.Hurricane Florence brought historic rainfall to cotton fields...
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