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The LSU AgCenter evaluates the effectiveness of its extension programs on a rotational basis to determine the degree to which individuals use practices recommended by extension professionals.

This year the cotton program is scheduled for evaluation and this brief survey includes information we need to complete that process.

Please click here for the cotton survey.

The survey should take 5-7 minutes to complete. Your responses will not be identified individually in any way and will only be reported collectively by the researcher helping us to collect this data.

We appreciate your response by February 8, 2012. If you have any questions, contact John Kruse, Extension Specialist/Assistant Professor (Cotton/Corn) by e-mail or (318) 473-6522.

 
Cotton Variety Trials & Production Guidelines
Each year the LSU AgCenter tests commercial cotton hybrids entered in the state yield tests by private seed companies. From these, a grower should choose several that are adapted to an individual farm. Information in the tables should help you make these important decisions.

A storied history of cotton in Louisiana
cotton field from the past

During 2012, the LSU AgCenter is celebrating 125 years of research through the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station. Were it not for this research, there would be no agricultural industry in Louisiana – and industry that contributes at least $26 billion to the state’s economy each year. This AgCenter Lead features cotton.
2009 Cotton Variety and Strain Tests
Information on the Louisiana Cotton Variety Testing Program is given.Attached are entry forms for the 2009 Cotton OVT and the Commercial Strain Tests for Louisiana. Please review the instructions and return the application by March 1, 2009.

Cotton Varieties for Louisiana - 2005
Field shot of variety trials

Results from the LSU AgCenter cotton variety trials. These trials test commercially available cotton varieties and measure their performance across a wide range of conditions in Louisiana. Contains recommendations to aid cotton producers in choosing high-yielding, good-quality cotton varieties for planting in 2005.
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Cotton Varieties for Louisiana
cotton
2012 guidelines for cotton production practices associated with planting time and variety selection. (PDF Format Only)
Cotton Harvest Aid Guidelines for Louisiana
harvest aids
2011 Recommendations. One of the last, but most important, steps in producing a cotton crop is harvest preparation. Successful preparation includes scheduling for defoliation and harvest operations, removing foliage and facilitating boll opening. Use these recommendations for a successful cotton harvest. (PDF Format Only)
Preferred feeding stages of the tarnished plant bug
Feeding stages
(Distrubuted 02/07/11) Roger Leonard explains the stages of cotton on which the tarnished plant bug prefers to feed. (Runtime :54)
Advantages of a shake sheet
Shake sheet
(Distrubuted 02/07/11) Roger Leonard explains the advantages of using a shake sheet in scouting a cotton field. (Runtime: 2:11)
Explaining the proper use of a shake sheet
Shake sheet
(Distrubuted 02/07/11) Roger Leonard explains the advantages and proper techniques for using a shake sheet in cotton. (Runtime: 5:16)
Louisiana Cotton Bulletin Volume 6, Issue 14
Louisiana Cotton Bulletin September 2, 2009
Research-based newsletter on everything cotton. Articles in this issue include information on Cotton IPM and insecticide termination timing
Future of Cotton Ginning in Louisiana
Table 1.
The cotton industry in Louisiana has seen major structural changes in a short time. Total cotton production was reduced by almost 75 percent between 2005 and 2008. This article explores the future of the cotton industry.
Louisiana Cotton Bulletin Volume 6, Issue 13
Louisiana Cotton Bulletin August 25, 2009
Research-based newsletter on everything cotton. Articles in this issue: Cotton Defoliation, Defoliation Guidelines for 2009, Defoliation Timing, Defoliation Materials, Boil-Opening Materials
Louisiana Cotton Bulletin Volume 6, Issue 11
Louisiana Cotton Bulletin Volume 6, Issue 11
Research-based newsletter on everything cotton. Articles in this issue include information on cotton foliar fertilization and bollworm control.
Louisiana Cotton Bulletin Volume 6, Issue 12
Louisiana Cotton Bulletin Volume 6 Issue 12
Research-based newsletter on everything cotton. Articles in this issue include information on the use of PGRs in cotton.
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