Cotton Incorporated Conference Continues Successfully

By Berrye Worsham|March 1, 2012

I recently delivered a program update to over 750 attendees at the 15th Annual Conservation Systems Cotton & Rice Conference where Cotton Incorporated continues to be a title sponsor. This conference has experienced tremendous growth from its early days when few producers realized the benefits of conservation systems.

The unique presentations pairing researchers with producers continues to be the conference’s driving force behind its growth.

Our Dr. Ed Barnes once again hosted a Precision Ag Roundtable Session that had standing room only. Through his work with many researchers across the Cotton Belt, Dr. Barnes has not only educated producers about precision ag, but has helped guide many of its developments.

Grid sampling versus zone sampling, and which one is best, dominated the comments and discussion this year. From a data processing perspective, grid sampling is easier to implement. Although zone sampling does require more expertise, it can make sampling more efficient. A general consensus was a trip into your field to confirm what these tools are telling you is paramount.

As this discipline continues to evolve, Cotton Incorporated will be there offering advice to all cotton producers backed up by sound scientific research.