Welcome: An introduction from Cotton Grower Group Editor Paul Schrimpf
TraitTalk Initiative: Schrimpf discusses this new cotton initiative, what the goals are and what the cotton industry can expect in the months to come.
TraitTalk TV Videos: Schrimpf looks at this feature of the web site and how it will be used to provide the latest trait information to the cotton audience.
Get Involved: Trait Talk is a dialog with the industry! Schrimpf details how growers, consultants and other industry leaders can join the conversation.
Bollgard II: A short commercial looking at the benefits of Bollgard II.
Roundup Ready Flex: A short commercial focusing on the benefits of Bollgard II with Roundup Ready Flex.
Talking With Weed Consultants at Beltwide- NEW! On Tuesday at the Beltwide Cotton Conferences in Nashville, Extension and consultants held roundtable discussions on key issues headed into 2008. In this Trait Talk Radio exclusive, Kenneth Smith of the University of Arkansas and Larry Steckel of the University of Tennessee share key points made during the roundtable discussions in this informal discussion.
Interview at Beltwide with Lemon- NEW!
Texas state Extension Cotton Agronomist Robert Lemon notes the importance of looking at cotton quality characteristics as a consideration for variety selection for growers.
Variety and Trait Selection in Arkansas
Growers recognize the benefits of insect and weed resistance traits in cotton but the key bottom line for growers when it comes to variety selection is still about yield. Arkansas cotton consultant Bob Griffin shares his thoughts on what he's talking to growers about this winter related to variety and trait selection.
What's Bugging Mississippi:
Angus Catchot talks about insect control in the state.
