Author Archives: Jared Whitaker

Cotton Thursday Archive (4-26-18) Whitaker – Weekly Update & Vellidis – Irrigation App

Posted on April 26, 2018 by Jared Whitaker

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Georgia Cotton Commission Approves 2019 Research

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Jared Whitaker

Below is a post from the Georgia Cotton Commission regarding their funding of 2019 research projects.  The UGA Cotton Team is extremely grateful for the continued … Continue reading →

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Final Results of the 2018 UGA On-Farm Cotton Variety Evaluation Program

Posted on March 21, 2018 by Jared Whitaker

The winter appears to be nearing its end in South Georgia and the time for Georgia cotton producers to start planting is getting closer each … Continue reading →

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Information on the Recent Designation of Seed Cotton as a Covered Commodity

Posted on March 21, 2018 by Jared Whitaker

On February 9, 2018, the US Congress passed budget legislation that included the designation of seed cotton as a covered commodity under the 2014 farm … Continue reading →

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2018 UGA Cotton Budgets

Posted on March 21, 2018 by Jared Whitaker

Below are links for the 2018 UGA Cotton Budgets developed by Don Shurley, Amanda Smith, and Yangxuan (Serinna) Liu. 2018 Irrigated Conventional Tillage Cotton Budget … Continue reading →

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Sign up to receive the Georgia Cotton Commission Newsletter

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Jared Whitaker

The Georgia Cotton Commission’s newsletter will now be digital.  It will be sent out four times a year, plus occasional time sensitive contacts.  If you … Continue reading →

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2017 UGA Cotton OVT Data Summary

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Jared Whitaker

Cotton variety selection is an extremely important decision for cotton producers each year.  Examining un-biased, research based information on variety performance is a critical part … Continue reading →

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11th Annual Georgia Cotton Conference & UGA Cotton Production Workshop (Wednesday, January 31, 2018)

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Jared Whitaker

The Georgia Cotton Commission is pleased to announce the guest speakers at the Commission’s 10th Annual Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 31, 2018, at the UGA … Continue reading →

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Relative Plant Growth Regulator Requirements for Cotton Varieties (Updated for 2018)

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Jared Whitaker

PLANT GROWTH REGULATOR REQUIREMENTS FOR COTTON VARIETIES       Plant growth regulator (PGR) applications are often necessary in cotton to reduce vegetative growth and maintain a … Continue reading →

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2018 Local UGA Cotton County Production Meetings (Schedule)

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Jared Whitaker

Georgia Cotton Folks, The 2018 UGA local county cotton production meeting season has just begun.  Each year members of the UGA Cotton Team present information … Continue reading →

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