Memphis Growers:
"Two
Genes Are Better Than One" The message to cotton growers from the first Trait Talk Live Forum in Memphis was clear: duel-gene traits offer better resistance management than their single-gene counterparts. Greenville Live Forum Examines Recommendation Challenges
Dr. Keith Edmisten, professor and Extension cotton specialist at North Carolina State University, noted that it can be difficult for growers to follow research recommendations because of the real challenges of weather and size of operation. This has made the availability of Roundup Ready Flex a real plus.
Jackson Growers Prompted To
Test Bollgard II On Farms Now
Speaking at the Jackson event in February Dr. Sandy Stewart of Louisiana State University shared some of the challenges of finding the best varieties of Bollgard II to recommend once original Bollgard comes off the market in 2010.
Lubbock Message: "Don't
Take Traits For Granted
West Texas has not become a hotbed of weed resistance to date, so the main point to growers at the Trait Talk Live Forum in Lubbock was this: don't take trait technology for granted.
Lemon: Seed Characteristics Important Texas state Extension Cotton Agronomist Robert Lemon notes the importance of looking at cotton quality characteristics as a consideration for variety selection for growers. (((interview)))
Talking With Weed Consultants at Beltwide
Kenneth Smith and Larry Steckel share key points made during the roundtable discussions in this informal discussion. (((interview)))
Variety and Trait Selection in Arkansas
Consultant Bob Griffin shares his thoughts on what he's talking to growers about. (((interview)))
News and Media: Cotton Grower® Magazine Launches TraitTalk™ The U.S. cotton industry was the first market to experience the biotechnology effect full force. In the span of a decade, everything from crop protection input rates to tillage to scouting regimens has changed.
Trait Talk From Bollgard II® and Roundup Ready® Flex
A series of three articles related to grower use of Bollgard II and Roundup Ready Flex is now available addressing the following topics...
Let's Talk Traits...
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