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Cotton Producers struggling through this crop season in southwestern Oklahoma
Fri, 03 Jun 2011 14:09:13 CDT
Southwestern Oklahoma cotton producers struggled through the month of May due to high temperatures and a lack of rainfall. Temperatures were at least 100 degrees for six days in Altus. Also, the quick changes in temperature played a role in the difficulty of May. On May 3, there was a 36 degree low followed by a temperature of 102 degrees on May 7.
Because of these drought-like conditions many producers have considered planting dryland cotton for this crop season. The final planting date for insurance purposes is June 20, which is quickly approaching. However, many of the acres that have already been planted as dryland fields are still under drought pressure and are waiting for adequate rainfall.
Another decision cotton producers are having to face is the decision to replant fields. Due to thunderstorms and drought in many areas across the state, producers need to evaluate their fields and determine the damage done is enough to justify replanting. Also, inadequate stands would be another reason to consider replanting.
Herbicide resistance may be another issue producers will face this crop year. Recent confirmation of weeds that are resistant to glyphosate, which is commonly used in herbicides. It is recommended to producers that the best way to prevent this is to incorporate at least two different types of herbicides besides glyphosate into their spraying routines.
For more information on the current cotton situation in Oklahoma, read the Cotton Comments newsletter below.
Cotton Comments Volume 1 edition 5 06022011.pdf
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