Insect Control/Disease
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Tennessee Receives Section 18 for Transform in Cotton
The EPA has again approved the Section 18 Emergency Exemption for use of Transform WG in Tennessee to control tarnished…
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New Online Tool Aids in Thrips Management Decisions
A new online tool is now available to help cotton growers better predict thrips infestations and determine options for treatment.
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Plant Bugs Off to Warm Weather Start?
Warmer than usual winter weather could mean an earlier start for plant bugs in 2017.
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Transform Receives Exemption for Plant Bug Control in Arkansas Cotton
Arkansas has been granted a Section 18 exemption for 2017 for use of Transform WG insecticide for management of tarnished…
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CSI AgriLife: Working to Solve a New Blight Mystery
Dr. Terry Wheeler and her Texas A&M AgriLife pathology colleagues are working to solve a mysterious problem thought to have…
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Can Cover Crops Hamper Pest Management?
Growers will likely need to adjust their pest management practices to avoid crop losses when cover crops are used.
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Keep Spider Mites in Mind When Planning Burndown
Spider mite management should be a consideration in every grower’s preplant burndown plans.
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Insect Control Guide App Available from MS State
An app of the Mississippi State University 2017 Insect Control Guide is now available through the iTunes App Store, with…
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Cotton Seed Treatment Choices Will Be More Important In 2017
Early season thrips control will be more important than ever in 2017 due to the introduction and anticipated use of…
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Options for Farmers Battling Cotton Root Rot
Cotton root rot disease continues to be a major threat to Texas cotton, but there are options available to help…