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Evaluating the Shift from Cotton to Corn: Impacts on the Louisiana Economy
cotton to corn

This research measures the net economic impact to the Louisiana economy from a major switch in acreage from cotton to corn in 2007.

Effects of Planting Date on the Early Season Pest Complex and Yield in Cotton (August 1993)
Effects of Planting Date on the Early Season Pest Complex and Yield in Cotton (August 1993)

The objectives of this study were to determine the influence of planting date and two different levels of early season pest control (with and without Temik-TSX) and their interaction on stand establishment, seedling disease, root-knot nematode infection, and yield of cotton. Additionally, weekly white flower counts were made throughout the study for an analysis of the relationship between weekly white flower counts and yield as influenced by the level of early season pest control.

Analysis of Cotton Pest Management Strategies (November 1994)
An Analysis of Cotton Pest Management Strategies (November 1994)

The research discussed in this bulletin involves an evaluation of several comprehensive pest management programs. Data were collected on the effects of the pest management control strategies on populations of beneficial and harmful insect populations, damage caused to plants, and effects on cotton stands, plant height, leaf area, white bloom counts, maturity and yield.

Technical Change and New Directions for Cotton Production (1997)
Technical Change and New Directions for Cotton Production (1997)

This report summarizes a year-long study of the current and future role of technology in the Mid-South, Southeast and High Plains cotton production systems. In short, this report documents the combined vision of cotton production scientists and extension personnel with respect to the future of U.S. and regional cotton production.