Insect Control/Disease
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EPA Restores Sulfoxaflor Approval for Cotton and Other Crops; Ensures Pollinator Protection
The EPA has restored long-term approval for sulfoxaflor – a uniquely designed insecticide commercially used in cotton and other crops…
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Thrips Predictor Model Aids Cotton Management Decisions
A thrips predictor model developed by NC State researchers can help remove some guesswork from cotton management.
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Transform Section 18 Approvals Continue for Cotton, Sorghum
The EPA has approved additional Section 18 emergency use exemptions for use of Transform WG insecticide in cotton- and sorghum-producing…
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Growers Urged to Watch for Signs of Target Spot, Areolate Mildew
Growers should be aware of the signs of target spot and areolate mildew, which can cause widespread early defoliation in…
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At-Plant Nematode Control Increases Cotton Yield Potential
Studies show that Velum Total nematicide protects root systems to help boost cotton yield potential.
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Cotton Blue Disease Confirmed in Alabama
Alabama Extension plant pathologists and crops specialists have confirmed the presence of Cotton leaf roll dwarf virus (Cotton Blue Disease…
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Transform WG Receives Section 18 for Tennessee Cotton
Transform WG has received a Section 18 label for plant bug control in Tennessee cotton in 2019.
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Preserving the Value of Two-Gene Bt Cotton
Proper scouting and timely use of residual insecticides can help growers manage through resistance issues in two-gene Bt cotton varieties.
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Nichino America Introduces PQZ Broad Spectrum Insecticide
Nichino America’s new PQZ insecticide controls piercing and sucking insect pests in cotton and many other agronomic and specialty crops.
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USDA: Pink Bollworm Is No Longer an Economic Threat
According to a USDA announcement, the pink bollworm has been eliminated from all cotton-producing areas in the continental United States…