⋅ BY AMANDA HUBER ⋅
SOUTHEAST EDITOR
After being behind much of the season in growing degree days, conditions in late July and August allowed the cotton crop to catch up in many areas of Georgia.
“Between severe weather, plant bug problems...
Whitetail deer are a significant economic threat to row crop production in Alabama. While his specialty includes crop insect pests, Alabama Cooperative Extension System entomologist Scott Graham has been dealing with reports of deer damage and listening as growers search for...
⋅ By Eddie McGriff ⋅
Deer feeding in cotton has risen sharply over the last few years. Deer damage can cause severe stand losses, delayed maturity and yield reductions. In some cases, entire fields or large portions of fields can...
By Dr. Guy Collins —
In recent years, many growers have noticed an increasing incidence of deer feeding in young cotton. There are many theories as to why this may be occurring now, relative to years prior.
The most common theories...
