Season 5 Episode 14 — Cotton Insect Management
On this episode of the Alabama Crops Report Podcast, hosts Simer Virk and Scott Graham discuss cotton insect management strategies with Extension veteran, Ron Smith. Graham and Smith, both cotton entomologists, are helping producers navigate an unprecedented season with late planting, weather, and insect challenges. While some cotton farmers are nearing defoliation, others weren’t able to plant until June 22 — making this growing season one filled with new challenges. With cotton maturity levels all over the board, Extension agents and specialists are making a strong effort to provide support to growers across the state. Learn more about insect thresholds and application timing in this episode of the podcast.