Cotton Harvest is Running Behind

It’s early November and there is still a great deal of cotton to be picked in Northwest Florida. Yield reports from Jackson County have been well below the norm, with yields being reported between 400 -1100 lbs. of lint per acre. Additionally, there have been some...
Cotton Harvest Begins as Tropical Storm Approaches

Cotton Harvest Begins as Tropical Storm Approaches

Harvest has begun in a few early planted fields around Northwest Florida this week. Additionally, some defoliant applications were made as well. Tropical Storm “Karen” is projected to be felt in the Florida Panhandle sometime this Sunday. The imminent rain and winds...
2013 Cotton Harvest Timing and Defoliation

2013 Cotton Harvest Timing and Defoliation

The cotton crop is maturing fast and defoliation will soon be underway in many older planted fields. Proper timing of cotton harvest aid applications is important for optimizing both yield and quality of the crop. Defoliation decisions should be based on the crop and...

Cotton Harvest Timing and Defoliation

Cotton defoliation will soon be underway in many older planted fields throughout the state. Proper timing of cotton harvest-aid applications is important for optimizing both yield and quality of the crop. Defoliation decisions should be based on the crop and the crop...