Broadcast Newsline: September 3, 2010

This week’s Cotton Newsline is 4 cuts.  All cuts are Randy Taylor, extension ag engineer at Oklahoma State University.

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In Southwest Oklahoma researchers have been evaluating variable rate systems for harvest aids.  Randy Taylor, extension ag engineer at Oklahoma State University says they have specifically been working with growth regulators and defoliant boll openers.

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Taylor says the cost savings appears to be in the amount of defoliant used.

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According to Taylor the technology is relatively easy to operate.

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Taylor says there are several sensor systems on the market.