In this episode of the Alabama Crops Report, hosts Simer Virk and Scott Graham talk with Josh Lee and Blake Lanton about the challenges with cotton planting this year. After a dry start, repeated rain events, cool temperatures and less sunshine have delayed planting and slowed growth. Even so, the group remains hopeful for a good cotton crop year.

“As long as we’ve got enough growing season length to mature the crop, we’re okay. So I’m not concerned right now. June cotton can make good yields.” -Josh Lee

The crew also discusses a cotton pest — grasshoppers.

“I’ll show you a video. You can actually hear (the grasshoppers) chewing (on the cotton).” -Blake Lanton

Thankfully, simple steps can control grasshoppers in cotton fields. Listen along to hear the recommendations.

 

Season 6 Episode 10 — Cotton Planting Challenges