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PODCAST

Talkin" Cotton Podcast

University of Georgia"s Cotton Team

Welcome to the UGA Cotton Team"s Talkin" Cotton Podcast. This is a podcast for cotton growers, county agents, industry partners and anyone else interested in learning about science-backed cotton production and pest management. Our goal is to educate you with the most up-to-date data and information all season long. Talkin" Cotton will feature guests, such as, extension specialists, research faculty, graduate students, extension agents, industry allies and many others! Let"s get into the why"s of

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38:59

Georgia Cotton Harvest: Data, Decisions, and Defoliation

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2025/11/05

A strong crop and a tighter runway. We kick off with a clear snapshot of Georgia cotton quality and why harvest has suddenly accelerated, then dive into the decisions that will define the finish: defoliation timing ahead of a hard freeze, reading yield data for profit, and recognizing when insects actually move the needle. You’ll hear what surprised us this season—big yield gains from thrips control on slow-starting April cotton—and why jassid responses hinged on timing relative to plant decl...

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29:37

From Jassids to Gins: Yield, Defoliation, and Smart...

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2025/10/10

Yields are coming in hot and the lessons are even hotter. We walk the rows with real numbers—1,200 to 1,400 pounds in several spots, three-bale reports on tough ground—and dig into what actually moved the needle: on-time jassid control, patient defoliation, smart irrigation cutoff, and stalk destruction that shuts down the green bridge. From the picker seat to the lab bench, we connect field-edge efficacy trials with practical harvest decisions you can make this week. We bring the full team ...

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55:29

Maximizing Cotton Yield: The Drought, Defoliation,...

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2025/09/26

The cotton crop is moving fast in Georgia this year. With 76% of the crop having open bolls—13% ahead of the five-year average—growers are making critical end-of-season decisions while planning for what comes next. Drought conditions since Labor Day weekend have created unique irrigation management challenges. The UGA cotton team discusses the surprising discovery that many fields have adequate moisture in shallow soil layers but are bone dry below 12 inches. This deep moisture depletion cou...

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44:22

When Fields Turn Yellow: The Critical Timing of...

Talkin" Cotton Podcast ·

2025/09/12

A critical transition point has arrived for Georgia cotton producers as this year's crop races toward harvest readiness. With 51% of bolls already opening—well ahead of the five-year average—growers face important decisions about defoliation timing, irrigation termination, and pest management that will impact both yield and quality. The UGA Cotton Team dives into the unusual weather patterns affecting this year's crop, including September's surprisingly dry conditions that have necessitated ...

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39:00

Managing Late-Season Cotton Challenges

Talkin" Cotton Podcast ·

2025/08/28

The Georgia cotton crop is racing toward harvest with 21% of bolls already opening—about 5% ahead of the five-year average. This early September period brings ideal "cotton weather" with cool mornings in the high 60s and daytime temperatures around 90°F, creating perfect conditions for final boll development without the stress of extreme heat. For most fields planted before mid-June, the irrigation season has ended. Water requirements drop significantly by week 18 after planting, and recent ...

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29:50

Proposed Dicamba Regulations: What Georgia Cotton...

Talkin" Cotton Podcast ·

2025/08/18

In this special episode, Dr. Stanley Culpepper breaks down the proposed regulatory changes with respect to dicamba that every cotton grower needs to understand before the September 6th comment deadline. Dr. Culpepper first highlights Georgia's exceptional track record in pesticide stewardship, with over 19,000 training participants and multiple EPA visits to understand how Georgia farmers have successfully minimized off-target movement. This context matters because the proposed changes don't...

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48:11

Beyond The Shed: What Your Cotton Plants Are Really...

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2025/08/15

The Georgia cotton crop is showing signs of change as August progresses, with growers witnessing fruit shed across fields statewide. This episode dives deep into the natural processes driving cotton fruit abscission and whether you should be concerned about those squares and young bolls on the ground. Our experts explain that even high-yielding cotton naturally sheds up to 60% of its fruit, with this process peaking between peak bloom and cutout when demand for carbohydrates is highest. Rece...

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32:01

Breaking the System: Why Your Pest Management...

Talkin" Cotton Podcast ·

2025/08/01

Hot weather, resistant pests, and critical timing decisions take center stage as the University of Georgia Cotton Team tackles the challenges of mid-season cotton insect management. This episode delivers practical, field-tested guidance for growers facing the boll-feeding bug complex and other persistent cotton pests. Cotton entomologists Dr. Phillip Roberts and Mrs. Sarah Hobby break down the subtle but crucial differences between southern green and brown stink bugs, explaining why proper i...

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46:13

Drop Cloths and PGRs - July in the Cotton Field

Talkin" Cotton Podcast ·

2025/07/18

Cotton is progressing on schedule with 79% squaring and 32% setting bolls, and the UGA team sees strong potential for the 2025 crop despite some management challenges. • Stink bug management critical now as cotton sets bolls, with scouts checking for internal damage • While checking for stink bugs, scout for plant bugs using a drop cloth to ensure they are controlled if necessary • Spider mites appearing in some fields with abamectin still effective, though severe cases may need multiple tre...

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17:40

2025 Georgia Cotton Commission Mid-Year Meeting

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2025/07/07

Mr. Taylor Sills, Executive Director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, joins Drs. Camp Hand and Phillip Roberts to discuss the 2025 Georgia Cotton Commission Mid-Year Meeting. Registration and agenda can be found at https://georgiacottoncommission.org/.

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39:04

Considerations for insect, foliar disease, and...

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2025/07/04

Drs. Phillip Roberts, Wes Porter, Bob Kemerait, and Camp Hand discuss the current status of the Georgia crop and some thoughts surrounding insect management, management of foliar diseases, and irrigation.

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46:39

Late plantings and first blooms - considerations for...

Talkin" Cotton Podcast ·

2025/06/20

Drs. Phillip Roberts, Wes Porter, Henry Sintim, and Camp Hand discuss considerations surrounding the current status of Georgia's cotton crop, from newly planted cotton to cotton entering peak bloom.

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Late planting and early squaring considerations

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2025/06/09

Drs. Phillip Roberts, Bob Kemerait, and Camp Hand discuss some considerations as we wind up planting and thoughts about cotton that is beginning to square throughout Georgia.

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29:42

Planting Tweaks, Irrigation, and Early Season Insects

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2025/05/23

Drs. Wes Porter and Phillip Roberts and Sarah Hobby discuss planting progress and dialing in planters for current conditions as well as early season insect pest management.

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49:27

Cotton Planting Time: thoughts from the UGA Cotton Team

Talkin" Cotton Podcast ·

2025/05/09

Drs. Camp Hand, Henry Sintim, Wes Porter, Bob Kemerait, and Phillip Roberts join Sarah Hobby in the podcast studio on the UGA Tifton Campus to discuss planting conditions and at-plant decisions to be made. Topics include planter setup and seeding rates, fertility including starter fertilizers, poultry litter and side-dress timings as well as the importance of Potassium. Nematodes and disease management, thrips management and the Thrips Infestation Predictor Model, and thoughts on ...

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49:41

Early season considerations for 2025

Talkin" Cotton Podcast ·

2025/04/25

Drs. Wes Porter, Phillip Roberts, Bob Kemerait and Camp Hand discuss early season considerations with respect to planter and irrigation setup, thrips management, nematode and seedling disease considerations, and other topics pertinent to the early part of the 2025 growing season.

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44:59

Cotton Weed Management Update for 2025 - Dr. Stanley...

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2025/03/31

Dr. Culpepper discusses new products for 2025, ESA requirements for newly labeled herbicides, utilizing integrated weed management tactics, and the dicamba situation (prior to Christmas).

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Irrigation and Precision Ag Update for 2025 - Dr. Wes...

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2025/03/17

Dr. Porter discusses considerations for irrigation scheduling and trying to make the most of inputs in 2025.

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Sustainability Update for 2025 - Dr. Taylor Singleton

Talkin" Cotton Podcast ·

2025/03/03

Dr. Taylor Singleton discusses updates on sustainability and pesticide stewardship for the 2025 growing season.

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Cotton nematode and disease update for 2025 - Bob...

Talkin" Cotton Podcast ·

2025/02/17

Dr. Bob Kemerait discusses updates for 2025 surrounding nematode and disease management.

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