ABSTRACT

A detailed database of cotton production inputs, insect management histories, and COTMAN records for Wildy Farms was organized in a spatial format to explore entire-farm or area-wide approaches to insect management. Refinement of the database required significant interaction with the farmer and agricultural consultant and active cooperation among several agricultural research disciplines. The process used to organize the database and structure application in an ArcView spatially descriptive format is described. A preliminary application of the database for analysis of 2002 insecticide use patterns is also presented. This data management system is intended as a prototype for expanded use in other area-wide or community management programs in Arkansas. Relevance to current information management and data mining technologies are briefly explored.