LEE AND PHILLIPS COUNTY VERIFICATION PROGRAM IN 2011
Applied Research
Robert Goodson
CEA- AGRICULTURE
Univ of Ark. Division of Agriculture
HELENA
Abstract
\r\n The cotton research verification program is an interdisciplinary effort in which recommended best management practices and production technologies are applied in a timely manner. Objectives of the program are: (1) conduct on farm field trials to verify researched based recommendations with the interest of increasing profit, (2) educate producers on timely management decisions, (3) Aid researchers in identifying area that need additional inquiry and (4) to aid Extension personnel to learn more about all aspects of cotton production. In cooperation with producers in both counties, it was decided to plant a conventional (non-transgentic) variety in Phillips County and in Lee County cotton was planted double crop behind wheat. The two issues in Phillips County was being able to grow non roundup ready cotton when all the surrounding crops were and could the lepidopteran pests be controlled on a non Bt cotton variety The issue in Lee County was would there be enough time to produce an economical cotton crop planting so late in the growing season. Success was measured on how each crop fared economically. Due to poor stand and possibly glyphosate drift the Phillips County project lost $3.79 an acre. A success on the field was that the lepidopteran pest can be controlled with new insecticides on the market. In Lee County production cost were kept low and due to a higher market price the program profited $415 an acre. The program was able to show the advantages and disadvantages of each production system to all local producers.
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Authors: R Goodson, T.. Barber, B McCelelland
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Goodson, R. County Extension Agent Phillips and Lee County, Arkansas Cooperative Extension SErvice, Arkansas, 72342
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Barber, T. Arkansas Cotton Specialists, Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, Arkansas, 72204
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McCelelland, B. Arkansas Cotton Verification Coordinator, Arkansas Cooperatie Extension Service, Arkansas, `7231