Managing Weeds and Nematodes to Enhance Cotton Profitability Focus of Raising More Profit Seminar in Tifton
July 22, 2014 Profitability is a continuing challenge for cotton growers, especially during a time of increasing inputs and declining prices.
With an eye toward helping enhance profitable cotton production, the upcoming Raising More Profit seminar in Tifton, GA will focus on an array of topics, highlighted by presentations on cost-effective practices to combat herbicide resistant weeds and new ways to effectively manage nematodes.
The seminar – hosted by Cotton Grower magazine and presented by Bayer CropScience – will be held on August 19 at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center, beginning at 9:00 a.m. The Raising More Profit series was developed to provide information on timely topics of interest and tips on profitable cotton production.
The opening session in Tifton will feature Stanley Culpepper, University of Georgia Extension weed specialist, on the economic impact that herbicide resistant weeds have had – and continue to have – in terms of yield reductions and the costs of weed control programs, and Bob Kemerait, University of Georgia Extension pathologist, who will examine the dollars and cents of nematode management programs and the potential offered by new solutions heading to the market.
Both presentations will be followed by representatives of Bayer CropScience, who will review additional information on products and technologies to help manage weed resistance and on a potential new solution for nematode control.
Following the opening session, attendees will be invited to visit four breakout areas for informal discussion and interaction:
- Seed Growth – A discussion on best practices and products for early-season seed growth.
- Cotton Varieties and Traits – A review of the yield and profit potential and other characteristics for Stoneville cotton varieties.
- Spray Demonstration and Herbicide Application BMPs – A look at how selecting the proper nozzle can impact application accuracy and a grower’s bottom line, led by an expert from Greenleaf Technologies.
- Branding Fiber for Greater Marketability – A look at how the Bayer CropScience e3 program is adding downstream value to cotton to help put more money in growers’ pockets.
Four poster presentations will also be available for attendees to review prior to lunch:
- Bee Health
- Benefits of Cotton/Peanut Rotation
- Use Harvest to Plan for Next Season
- Precision Ag – Tools for Improving Profitability
Invitations for the Raising More Profit seminar in Tifton – including registration information – have been mailed or are available from Bayer CropScience representatives. Online registration for the meeting is also available now.
The Raising More Profit seminar in Tifton is the second of three scheduled meetings throughout the Cotton Belt. The first session was held in Memphis, TN on June 25, and the third meeting is set for Lubbock, TX on August 26.
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