This week’s Cotton Newsline is three cuts. All cuts are Dr. Bobby Phipps, University of Missouri State Extension Cotton Specialist.
Suggested introduction cut one:
Throughout the years, cotton growers who have experienced hail damage or a poor plant stand have sought replant advice from Dr. Bobby Phipps. Realizing the need for sound data, the University of Missouri State Extension Cotton Specialist conducted a three year test to learn how different factors can influence replanting. The first indicator Phipps studied was the planting date.
Suggested introduction cut two:
The second part of Phipps’ experiment tackled how thin a cotton stand can be for it to remain profitable. He staggered cotton plants per foot and found the highest drop in yield was ten percent.
Suggested introduction for cut three:
For producers who face hail damage, Phipps staggered leaf removal from one to four true leaves per plant to see how many could be lost and the plant survive.
