Cotton Specialists Corner
44 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsExtension Cotton Specialists and others from across the U.S. weigh in on a variety of topics that impact cotton producers, consultants, and the industry as a whole.
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Episode 42: Review of 2023 Research on the Subject of "Biological" and "Microbial" Products in Cotton
April 08, 2024 19:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBDrs. Brian Pieralisi (Mississippi State) and Brian Arnall (Oklahoma State) join host Steve Brown in a broad discussion on the subject of new Biological, Microbial and other products targeted to improve crop productivity. We discuss the 2023 Beltwide Cotton Incorporated project in this realm and also chase several "rabbits," including topics such as N rates (are we using too much?), soil health and "regenerative" ag.
Episode 41: Cotton Seed Quality, II
April 05, 2024 17:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBFred Bourland (University of Arkansas) and John Snider (University of Georgia) join host Steve Brown for another discussion on cotton seed quality. We talk about seed quality variations within the plant, within varieties, the effects of ginning and acid delinting, seed vigor versus seedling vigor and other related issues. This is the second of two sessions on Cotton SEED QUALITY.
Episode 40: Cotton Seed Quality, I
March 22, 2024 19:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBFred Bourland (University of Arkansas), Camp Hand and John Snider (University of Georgia) and Lori Unruh Snyder (NC State) join host Steve Brown in a detailed discussion on Seed Quality. Subjects include Cotton Incorporated Beltwide Seed Quality Projects 1.0 and 2.0, visual mechanical damage (VMD), seed quality measurements, comparisons with seed in Australia, "seed vigor" versus "seedling vigor" and considerations for planting in 2024. A related discussion will follow in a couple of weeks.
Episode 39: Cotton Variety Development, Evaluation and Selection
March 01, 2024 19:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBDrs. Mike Jones of Clemson University and Ken Lege of Texas A&M join host Steve Brown of Auburn to discuss methods of variety testing and evaluation as well as the process of variety development at the corporate level. We talk about small plot OVTs versus large scale on-farm trials and the relative strengths of each. Variety selection is extremely important -- study the data!
Episode 38: Cotton Nematode Management Across the U.S. Cotton Belt
February 07, 2024 02:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBPlant Pathologists Kathy Lawrence of Auburn University, Heather Kelly of the University of Tennessee and Terry Wheeler of Texas A&M join host Steve Brown, Extension Cotton Agronomist at Auburn, to discuss nematode management in major regions across the U.S. Topics include nematode species prevalent in respective ares of the Belt, presence by soil type, levels of annual yield loss as well as control measures such as seed treatments, in-furrow and foliar products, considerations for sampling, ...
Episode 37: A Look Back and Forward at the Texas Cotton Crops of 2023 and 2024
February 02, 2024 22:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBTexas A&M, Texas AgriLife Extension Agronomists Ben McKnight, Josh McGinty, Reagan Noland, Jourdan Bell and Ken Lege join host Steve Brown of Auburn University to talk about the 2023 Texas crop and prospects for 2024. The discussion provides insight on the diversity of the state's production areas and their related challenges, past and present.
Episode 36: Deer Damage in Cotton
January 24, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBCamp Hand (Agronomist) and Phillip Roberts (Entomologist) of the University of Georgia and Scott Graham (Entomologist) of Auburn University join host Steve Brown, Extension Cotton Agronomist, to discuss the complicated issue of deer damage in cotton. Deer provide a significant threat to the crop in much of the eastern Cotton Belt. These scientists talk about various measures that deliver some help, but acknowledge there is no simple, easy, fool-proof solution. It's a fun but sobering discus...
Episode 35: Cotton Breeding: A Look Back and Ahead ... the Process, Procedures and Importance
December 13, 2023 21:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBFred Bourland, University of Arkansas, longtime Cotton Breeder, and Steve Hague, former Cotton Breeder at Texas A&M and Bayer, join host Steve Brown, Auburn University, to give a broad perspective on the process and history of breeding. Both have years of experience in the public sector in university breeding programs and Hague also shares from his years with Bayer during the early transition to transgenic technologies.
Episode 34: A Final Review of the ThryvOn Technology for 2023
December 04, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBEntomologists Ben Thrash, University of Arkansas, Scott Graham, Auburn University, and Phillip Roberts, University of Georgia, along with Agronomists Tyson Raper, University of Tennessee, and Camp Hand, University of Georgia, join host Steve Brown, Auburn University, to discuss overall results with the ThryvOn technology in the 2023 season. Subject matter includes a review of thrips and tarnished plant bug management as well as agronomic performance of available germplasm.
Episode 33: Looking Back Over 50+ Years of Cotton Insect Management
November 17, 2023 02:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBCotton Entomologists Ron Smith and Scott Graham join host Steve Brown to discuss some of the most critical events and challenges of managing cotton insects over the past 50 years or so. Ron is Professor Emeritus and Scott is an Assistant Professor; both serve the Alabama Cooperative Extension System at Auburn University.
Episode 32: Cotton Marketing Methods and Considerations
October 12, 2023 20:00 - 56 minutes - 39.2 MBAg Economists O.A. Cleveland, John Robinson and Don Shurley share their thoughts about the HOW-to's of marketing cotton. Cleveland and Shurley are Professors Emeritus of their respective institutions, Mississippi State University and the University of Georgia, and Robinson is Professor and Extension Specialist for cotton marketing in the Ag Economics Department at Texas A&M. They join host Steve Brown, Extension Cotton Agronomist, Auburn University in a discussion of different methods and me...
Episode 31: Crop Update, Preparing for Harvest
September 01, 2023 16:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBExtension Cotton Specialists and Agronomists from across the U.S. Cotton Belt talk about their 2023 crop and provide tips and recommendations for harvest aid applications and other preparations for cotton harvest. Speakers include Keith Edmisten, NC State, Brian Pieralisi, Mississippi State, Tyson Raper, University of Tennessee, Jourdan Bell, Texas A&M, and host Steve Brown, Auburn University.
Episode 30: Herbicide Resistance -- How We Got Here, Where We're Headed
August 23, 2023 12:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBEminent Weed Scientists Stanley Culpepper, University of Georgia, and Larry Steckel, University of Tennessee, join host Steve Brown, Auburn University, in discussing herbicide resistance in cotton. These scientists have had a front row seat in dealing with herbicide resistance in the field, in professional Weed Science circles and before regulatory bodies.
Episode 29: Revisiting ThryvOn -- Focus on Plant Bugs
July 18, 2023 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBEntomologists Scott Graham, Auburn University, and Ben Thrash, University of Arkansas, along with Agronomists Tyson Raper, University of Tennessee, and host Steve Brown discuss the challenges and opportunities of the ThryvOn technology for plant bug management. Plant bug pressure has been significant across most of the South and in some areas, numbers are higher than we have ever seen. 2023 is the first year for most growers to see ThryvOn in large acreages.
Episode 28. Thinking about PGRs -- Differences and Similarities across the US Cotton Belt
July 08, 2023 13:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBAgronomists Keith Edmisten, NC State, Camp Hand, UGA, Brian Pieralisi, and Randy Norton, Univ of Arizona, join host Steve Brown, Auburn Univ, to talk about the use of PGRs (mepiquat, etc.) in cotton. It is interesting to hear the different approaches to growth management and similarities of thought about PGR use.
Episode 27: New "Microbial" Products in Cotton
May 13, 2023 01:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBExtension scientists Brian Pieralis (Mississippi State) , Brian Arnall (Oklahoma State), Hunter Frame (Virginia Tech) and host Steve Brown (Auburn) discuss new "microbial" products that offer potential to enhance nutrient uptake and efficiency and possibly stress tolerance in cotton and other crops. This realm of study and development represents new possibilities for agriculture.
Episode 26 -- Final Considerations for Planting
April 17, 2023 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBThis discussion represents final comments as we approach the 2023 planting season. Speakers include Keith Edmisten (NC State), Tyson Raper (University of Tennessee), Jourdan Bell and Reagan Noland in West Texas (Texas A&M) and host Steve Brown (Auburn University).
Episode 25 -- Cotton Seed Quality
April 05, 2023 16:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBExtension Cotton Specialists Guy Collins, NC State University , and Camp Hand, University of Georgia, join Steve Brown, Auburn University, in a discussion about seed quality issues and recent Beltwide studies focusing on the issue. They talk about warm and cool germ data and other possible predictors of seed quality and stand establishment. They strongly encourage grower awareness about warm/cool germ of purchased seed and talk about how to apply that information in planting decisions. The...
Episode 24 - Thoughts about ThryvOn Cotton
March 15, 2023 13:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBThis discussion includes comments from Extension Entomologists Ben Thrash (University of Arkansas) and Scott Graham (Auburn University) and Extension Cotton Specialist Tyson Raper (University of Tennessee). The session is hosted by Steve Brown (Auburn).
Episode 23 - Thoughts about Cotton Variety Selection -- Mid-South Perspective
March 07, 2023 15:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBThis discussion of the process of cotton variety selection includes comments from Brian Pieralisi from Mississippi State and Matt Foster from LSU, hosted by Steve Brown, Auburn University.
Episode 22 - Thoughts about Cotton Variety Selection -- Western Perspective
March 05, 2023 03:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBRandy Norton (Arizona) and Ben McKnight (Texas A&M) share thoughts about variety selection. Hosted by Steve Brown (Auburn).
Episode 21 - Thoughts about Cotton Variety Selection -- Eastern U.S.
March 05, 2023 03:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBThis episode includes a discussion of Cotton Specialist from the Eastern U.S. about Variety Selection. Hunter Frame (Virginia Tech), Keith Edmisten (NC State), Camp Hand (UGA), Tyler Sandlin (Auburn, hosted by Steve Brown (Auburn).
Episode 20 - Managing PGRs in Fields with Various Growth Stages
June 22, 2022 10:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBGuy Collins, Tyson Raper, and Bradley Wilson discuss current crop conditions and how to address and manage PGR applications in fields containing cotton of varying growth stages.
Episode 19 - Cover Crops in the Midsouth (Part 2)
May 23, 2022 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBBrian Pieralisi, Tyson Raper, Bill Robertson, and Bradley Wilson discuss the management of cotton in a cover crop system, how fertility, irrigation, and other inputs are impacted, considerations for adopting cover crops.
Cover Crops in the Midsouth (Part 1)
May 16, 2022 10:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBBrian Pieralisi, Tyson Raper, Bill Robertson, and Bradley Wilson provide an overview of cover crops and their management, and considerations for cotton planting in a cover crop system in the midsouth.
Episode 18 - Cover Crops in the Midsouth (Part 1)
May 16, 2022 10:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBBrian Pieralisi, Tyson Raper, Bill Robertson, and Bradley Wilson provide an overview of cover crops and their management, and considerations for cotton planting in a cover crop system in the midsouth.
Episode 17 - Cover Crops in the Southeast (Part 2)
May 02, 2022 10:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBSteve Brown, Keith Edmisten, Hunter Frame, and Camp Hand discuss in-season management of cotton in a cover crop system and benefits and limitations that accompany or impact the use of cover crops in the southeast.
Episode 16 - Cover Crops in the Southeast (Part 1)
April 25, 2022 13:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBSteve Brown, Keith Edmisten, Hunter Frame, and Camp Hand discuss the management of cover crops in the southeast and considerations for planting cotton in a system using cover crops.
Episode 15 - Looking Back at 2021 and Ahead to 2022
April 04, 2022 14:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBCamp Hand, Ben McKnight, Brian Pieralisi, and Tyson Raper review 2021 and discuss considerations for 2022.
Episode 14 - Using and Interpreting Variety Trial Data
December 20, 2021 14:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBBill Robertson, Camp Hand, and Tyson Raper different types of variety trials and how the data can be used by researchers and producers in the variety selection process.
Episode 13 - The Effects of Weathering
October 25, 2021 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBSteve Brown, Camp Hand, Brian Pieralisi, and Tyson Raper discuss the impact of weathering on cotton fiber.
Episode 12 - Late Season Variety Trends
October 11, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBBen McKnight, Randy Norton, and Bill Robertson discuss trends their seeing in variety performance this year, agronomic characteristics of successful varieties, and methods for evaluating variety maturity category.
Episode 11 - Harvest Aids Part 2
September 27, 2021 17:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBGuy Collins, Matt Foster, and Tyler Sandlin discuss various harvest aid products, tanks mixes, and how to address late season crop issues through harvest aid product and rate selection.
Episode 10 - Harvest Aids Part 1
September 13, 2021 13:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBSteve Brown, Camp Hand, and Bill Robertson discuss methods for scheduling harvest aid applications and application strategies to optimize harvest aid performance.
Episode 9 - Fiber Quality
August 30, 2021 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBKeith Edmisten, Bob Hutmacher, and Tyson Raper give a general overview of fiber quality topics from their perspective regions, including current issues, improvements in quality parameters, and research they've conducted on fiber quality.
Episode 8 - Southwest Update
August 16, 2021 20:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBRandy Norton, Ben McKnight, and Murilo Maeda provide updates from their areas on the 2021 cotton season so far, and their outlook as harvest approaches.
Episode 7 - Variety characteristics and other mid-season tips
July 19, 2021 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBStu Duncan, Keith Edmisten, and Brian Pieralisi discuss characteristics they look for in varieties mid-season. They also cover the current condition of the crop in their respective states.
Episode 6 - PGR Strategies for 2021
June 28, 2021 12:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBDr. Camp Hand, Dr. Bob Hutmacher, and Mr. Tyler Sandlin discuss the use of plant growth regulators in their respective states. Topics include typical recommendations, current issues that impact this year’s decisions, and trends they’ve seen in the use of PGRs.
Episode 5 - In-Season Nitrogen Applications
June 14, 2021 02:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBDr. Steve Brown, Dr. Hunter Frame, and Dr. Randy Norton discuss in-season nitrogen applications in cotton. Topics include methods of application, scheduling applications, and potential issues with nitrogen fertility in cotton production.
Episode 4 - Mid-South Planting Update
May 31, 2021 13:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBRecorded May 26th, Dr. Matt Foster, Dr. Brian Pieralisi, Dr. Tyson Raper, and Dr. Bill Robertson give an update on planting conditions for the mid-south and discuss considerations moving forward.
Episode 3 - Thrips Pressure
May 24, 2021 02:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBEntomologist Dr. Scott Stewart discusses management of thrips and factors that influence thrips pressure.
Episode 2 - Replant Decisions
May 10, 2021 16:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBDr. Guy Collins, Dr. Murilo Maeda, and Dr. Tyson Raper talk replanting issues, including scenarios where replants may be needed, factors to consider when replanting, and when to accept a thin stand.
Episode 1 - Planting Preparations
April 27, 2021 19:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBDiscussions on planting preparations with Dr. Bill Robertson, Dr. Keith Edmisten, and Dr. Ben McKnight. Topics covered include seeding rate, planting date, planting considerations.
Cotton Specialists Corner - Trailer
April 27, 2021 18:00 - 3 minutes - 2.48 MBSeth Byrd and Tyson Raper give an overview of what will be covered in Cotton Specialists Corner, a podcast by the Cotton Specialists working group and other cotton experts from across the U.S.