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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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46:50

How To Stay Ready When Rain Won’t Show Up

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2026/04/17

Cotton season can feel like a race when it’s warm in April and the rain won’t come. We sit down with Dr. Taylor Singleton and Mrs. Sarah Hobby to get practical about what actually works in a Georgia drought spring: how to avoid “planting on hope,” what counts as a meaningful rain event, and why planting into moisture matters more than any date on the calendar. We also talk through cover crop termination timing and how a dead cover can help conserve soil moisture by creating a protective mat w...

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39:25

Georgia Cotton Insect Updates For 2026 And What To Do...

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2026/03/30

Jassids didn’t “ease into” Georgia cotton, they exploded across the map. We recorded this update heading into 2026 because what we learned in 2025 changes how we scout, how fast we react, and how we protect yield when a new insect pest shows up and multiplies in summer heat. We walk through the big lessons from the UGA Cotton Team’s response: how we confirmed what kills cotton jassid, why insecticide rotation matters for resistance management, and what hopperburn tells you before losses beco...

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48:28

Jealous Of Jassids And Afraid Of Nematodes - Bob...

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2026/03/16

One wrong assumption in a cotton field can get expensive fast. We sit down with UGA’s Dr. Bob Kemerait to talk through the 2026 decisions that are easy to “cut out” on a spreadsheet but hard to recover once the planter runs, especially nematode management, variety selection, and early-season disease prevention. We dig into the reality that nematodes are already there, including reniform nematode, root-knot nematode, and sting nematode, and why winter weather mostly slows them down rather tha...

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41:08

Practical Rules For Pesticides, ESA Labels, And Cover...

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2026/03/02

Cotton growers are juggling new label realities, tight margins, and the pressure to do right by their land and communities. We tackle all three with a practical roadmap: how to meet ESA requirements without guesswork, how to build records that prove what you already do well, and how to rethink PPE and daily habits so safety isn’t the first thing to slip when weather and workload collide. We break down ESA label language into plain steps: confirm pesticide use limitation areas on Bulletins Li...

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34:16

Science Over Noise: Saving Tools, Fields, And Future...

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2026/02/20

The weeds aren’t waiting—and neither are the courtrooms. We sat down with Dr. Stanley Culpepper to unpack why the biggest threats to your herbicide toolbox aren’t just resistance anymore, but activist lawsuits, policy shifts, and social narratives that ignore on-farm reality. From dicamba’s re-registration to smarter, structured labels, we trace how grower voices and evidence-based comments turned a bleak outlook into workable rules that keep fields cleaner and neighbors safer. We get tactic...

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43:55

Irrigation, Planting, And Precision Ag Wins For 2026...

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2026/02/02

Stop watering cotton that’s ready to pick. We dive straight into the decisions that protect margins in 2026: getting pivots uniform, setting planters for true depth, dialing fertility with grid sampling, and timing irrigation to the crop’s changing demand. With Dr. Wes Porter from the University of Georgia, we compare what the data promises with what real systems can deliver, turning research into a framework you can actually use. First, we tackle pivot uniformity—the cheapest, most reliable...

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41:37

From Trials To Fields: Smarter Variety Selection For...

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2026/01/21

Prices are stubborn, inputs aren’t getting cheaper, and acres have shifted—but we still need cotton in Georgia. We take you inside the decisions that matter most for 2026: choosing stable, above‑average varieties with multi‑year proof, pairing trait packages to your pest pressure and management style, and building a plan where timing—not just rate—drives performance. From OVT comparisons to 25 on‑farm trial sites, we explain how to read the data for stability across environments instead of ch...

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2:41

Spring County Meeting Updates Preview

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2026/01/20

We’re rolling out a series of recorded updates from every Georgia cotton specialist so you can hear the what, why, and when behind this season’s key recommendations—without rearranging your whole week. Consider this your on‑demand companion to the in‑person meetings, built to fit inside a busy farm day. We walk through how the information pipeline works: production guides are already with your county agents and at the meetings, the summer newsletter keeps up with fast-moving issues lik...

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21:06

Georgia Cotton Commission Annual Meeting: Speakers,...

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2026/01/14

We preview the Georgia Cotton Commission annual meeting in Tifton with clear updates on pests, policy, markets, and risk. Speakers from UGA, USDA, and the National Cotton Council share what growers need to do now and how to prepare for 2026. • date, location, registration link and logistics for the annual meeting • main program speakers and why their topics matter • cotton jassid status and management priorities • FSA timelines for safety nets, bridge assistance and marketing loan changes • ...

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30:25

When Your Sprayer Belt And The Market Both Snap

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2025/11/20

Strong yields, premium fiber, and a price that refuses to budge—this season is a study in contrasts. We open with hard numbers: Georgia sits near 70% harvested and ahead of the five-year pace, while USDA’s updated estimate pegs statewide yield around 983 pounds per acre on roughly 830,000 harvested acres. Classing results are bright across the board, with color, staple, strength, and micronaire pushing many bales into premium territory, even as low 60s prices test patience and cash flow. Fro...

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

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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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Managing Late-Season Cotton Challenges

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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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Proposed Dicamba Regulations: What Georgia Cotton...

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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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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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Breaking the System: Why Your Pest Management...

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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

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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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