On-farm tests were conducted at 6 locations in 1990 and 1991 to determine the effects of different rates and placement methods of starter fertilizer (11-37-0) on cotton yields. In-furrow and surface band application methods were tested against a check in either paired-T designs or RCB arrangements. Rates of 0, 1.5 and 2.5 gallons of 11-37-0 were examined in-furrow and rates of 0, 6, 10, and 12 gallons of 11-37-0 were examined as a 311 surface band directly above the seed furrow. Soil test P levels were high or very high in all locations. The surface band treatments statistically increased yields in 3 of 5 locations. Yield increases averaged 153 lbs. lint/A. The 1.5 gallon in-furrow treatment statistically increased yields in 2 of 3 locations with an average yield increase of 114 lbs. lint/A, while the 2.5 gallon treatment did not significantly increase yields at any location.