Clemson agriculture experts provide post-hurricane updates from around the state. “Hurricane Matthew, which crushed the Caribbean and then blasted the coast of the United States from Florida to North Carolina, certainly took no pity on South Carolina during its relentless march.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA1HVW-O89E
What sets apart varieties with XtendFlex® traits?
Deltapine® NPE grower Kevin Gardner, of Mocksville, SC, says that his Bollgard II® XtendFlex® varieties enabled him to have to cleanest fields he’s had in years.
Through the Deltapine New Product Evaluator (NPE) Program,...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTeXyPi-7jY
How do programs like Roundup Ready PLUS® Crop Management Solutions benefit your farm?
Deltapine® NPE grower Glen Lyon, of Morton, Texas, explains why combating weed resistance in his area is a top priority.
Through the Deltapine New Product Evaluator (NPE) Program,...
“The UAS (‘Drone’) Rules Are Here” is authored by Tiffany Dowell Lashmet, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialist in Amarillo and nationally recognized author of the Texas Agriculture Law Blog. Lashmet provides a summary of the long-awaited Federal Aviation...
The great philosopher, Socrates, once said that "the key to greatness is to be in reality what we appear to be." Those who had the privilege of knowing Jack Hamilton would most certainly agree that he was the epitome...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqIJppTvraU
How do programs like Roundup Ready PLUS Crop Management Solutions benefit your farm?
Deltapine NPE grower Zeb Winslow of Scotland Neck, NC, explains how Roundup Ready PLUS Crop Management Solutions help give him a competitive edge.
Through the Deltapine New...
Leaf color is determined by pigment content and concentration. Pigments commonly present in cotton leaves include chlorophylls, carotenoids, tannins and anthocyanins. Differences in pigment properties give each pigment color characteristics; for example, chlorophylls a and b absorb light in the blue and red regions while reflecting light in the green. Similarly, carotenoids are visually associated with yellows and reds, tannins with browns, and anthocyanins with reds and purples.
The content and concentration of these pigments can additionally provide insight into the plant’s current or past growing conditions. For instance, reddening of a leaf can indicate the plant has experienced abiotic or biotic stress such as excessive radiation (Fig. 1) or a nitrogen (N) deficiency (Fig. 2). Since changes in pigments within the plant also changes the color of the leaf, visual observations of the canopy collected through the growing season can be used to gauge plant health. In the case of a reduction of chlorophyll due to an N deficiency, a reduction in chlorophyll is directly associated with a shift from dark green to light green leaf color. Whether used subconsciously or consciously, pigment content and concentration has been used for hundreds of years to diagnose stresses, including nutrient deficiencies, disease, pest damage, and water deficits/excesses.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DJ6TsaSNxg
Do you think Bollgard II® XtendFlex® cotton technology will shape the future of cotton?
Deltapine NPE grower Kevin Gardner, of Mocksville, SC, explains why he thinks new Deltapine cotton varieties and technologies will ease resistant weed pressures and improve growers’...
This month’s Editor’s Note on page 4, “‘Lions And Tigers And Bears...Oh, My!’” talks about Food Babe blogger Vani Hari’s recent declaration, “Cotton is not a food” and the warning she issued to her followers to avoid consuming cottonseed oil.
Cotton Incorporated posted a rebuttal on her blog, bringing facts and science to the table. To read Hari’s Food Babe blog ( https://foodbabe.com/2016/05/16/this-ingredient-isnt-food-but-most-americans-eat-it/ ) and Cotton Incorporated’s rebuttal...
For cotton growers looking to optimize lint yield and preserve limited water resources between rainfalls, differences in water-holding capacities across a field can significantly complicate irrigation strategies.
A new Focus on Cotton webcast titled “Selection and Use of Sensors for Cotton Irrigation Management in Humid Regions” helps cotton consultants, county agents, growers, and other practitioners improve irrigation practices by installing sensors to monitor real-time soil moisture. This presentation is available at no charge, courtesy of Cotton Incorporated, through the ‘Focus on Cotton’ webcast resource located at the Plant Management Network, https://www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/foco.
‘Focus on Cotton’ contains over 35 webcasts on various aspects of cotton crop management. These talks--freely accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week--cover agronomic practices, crop protection, and ag engineering. This resource also features a new and improved Cotton Extension Search tool, where users can conveniently search for extension resources across all U.S. land-grant universities serving cotton producers.
On April 12, Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Tom Buchanan urged Congress to hold the Environmental Protection Agency accountable for its burdensome regulations and aggressive tactics against U.S. farmers and ranchers.
In testifying before the Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Superfund, Waste Management and Regulatory Oversight, Buchanan explained how Oklahoma’s farmers and ranchers are affected by the EPA’s regulations, especially its Waters of the United States rule.
“After carefully studying the proposed rule, we at Farm Bureau concluded that the rule’s vague and broad language would define ‘waters of the United States’ to include countless land areas that are common in and around farm fields and ranches across the countryside. These are areas that don’t look a bit like water,” Buchanan said in his testimony.
“They look like land, and they are farmed, but by defining them as ‘waters of the U.S.’ the rule would make it illegal to farm, build a fence, cut trees, build a house, or do most anything else there without first asking permission of the federal government and navigating a costly and complex permitting regime.”
Buchanan also highlighted EPA’s misleading advocacy for its own rule, using public relations and social media campaigns to garner support.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYrWC5pb9qA
How are NPEs helping the cotton industry as a whole?
Deltapine® NPE grower Zeb Winslow of Scotland Neck, NC, explains how the NPE program betters the cotton industry through improved varieties and improved ties in the cotton growing community.
Through the...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cE6_FFdWrLQ
Cotton farmers need varieties that can stand up to the stresses of their region. Deltapine NPE grower Kevin Gardner of Mocksville, SC, says that his Deltapine varieties passed the test because they underwent real on-farm testing before they ever...
Now that everyone has settled into the New Year, it is a perfect time to review and update your estate plan. Because situations change–marriages are celebrated, children are born, deaths occur–taking the time to update previously drafted documents is critical.
Draft Basic Documents
First, ensure at least the basic estate planning documents are in place. This includes a will, power of attorney, medical power of attorney, and an advanced healthcare directive (often called a living will). For some, trust documents or life insurance policies may also be beneficial. Additionally, it is recommended that an inventory list be prepared. This list should include information about bank accounts, insurance policies, retirement accounts, property ownership and so forth. Taking the time to prepare these documents now can help avoid conflict and stress for loved ones left behind.
Prepare A ‘Death File’
Once the basic estate planning documents are in place, it is important to ensure that they are all collected in one place and that at least one other responsible person is aware of this location. Ideal locations include a home safe, bank deposit box, or on file with an attorney. Ensure that the person(s) named power-of-attorney and executor know the location of these documents and are able to access them if needed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZXTwmEZ2Kc
Cotton farmers need advanced technologies to increase their productivity and profitability. Deltapine® NPE Keeff Felty of Altus, OK, says the upcoming technology that he is most excited about is dicamba-tolerant cotton.
Key Takeaways:
Dicamba tolerant cotton gives growers another weed management...
