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UTILIZING BROILER LITTER AND LEGUMES AS A NITROGEN SOURCE IN UPLAND COTTON PRODUCTION

Applied Research

Brandon Dillard
REGIONAL EXTENSION AGENT
ALABAMA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SYSTEM
GENEVA

Abstract

With the ever increasing cost of commercial fertilizer, the use of broiler litter has been studied extensively in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) production. In addition to these studies, research has been conducted utilizing legumes as a nitrogen source for upland cotton. This research project is intended to examine the possibility of combining poultry litter as a top dress nitrogen source in the spring along with a previous fall planted legume crop, such as AU Robin Red Clover (Trifolium incarnatum). In conjunction with these two variables, commercial grade fertilizers will also be implemented in combinations with the broiler litter and clover. Peanut (Arachis hypogaea) will be utilized in a rotation with the clover to monitor the peanut root knot nematode (Meloidogyne arenaria). Treatments include: 1) Clover Alone, 2)Clover + 1 ton Broiler Litter,3) Clover + 2 ton Broiler Litter, 4) Clover + 3 ton Broiler Litter, 5) Clover + 30-50-60, 6) Clover + 60-50-60, 7) Clover + 90-50-60, 8) Clover + 120-50-60, 9) Clover + 1 Ton BL. + 30 lb Sidedress, 10) Clover + 1 ton BL. + 60 lb Sidedress, 11) Clover + 2 ton BL. + 30 lb Sidedress, 12) Clover + 2 ton BL. + 60 lb Sidedress, 13) Peanut (in rotation with the cotton).

Poster has NOT been presented at any previous NACAA AM/PIC

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Authors: * W.C. Birdsong, B.A. Dillard, W.R. Goodman, B.E. Gamble, L.W. Wells
  1. Birdsong, *. Extension Cotton Specialist, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Alabama, 36345
  2. Dillard, B. Extension Agronomist, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Alabama, 36340
  3. Goodman, W. Extension Economist, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Alabama, 36849
  4. Gamble, B. Assistant Superintendent, Wiregrass Research & Extension Center, Alabama, 36345
  5. Wells, L. Superintendent, Wiregrass Research & Extension Center, Alabama, 36345