Monthly Archives: May 2018
Update on Off-Target Movement and How to Minimize the Risk of Enlist Herbicides Moving Off-Target
by Gaylon Morgan, Pete Dotray, and Scott Nolte Numerous complaints have been received from the off-target movement of auxin herbicides in parts of South and East Texas over the past two weeks. Due to the extremely high sensitivity of cotton to 2,4-D, it is not too surprising that most of the incidents appear to be off-target movement of 2,4-D. In much of Texas, observing 2,4-D injury in cotton is common, but some of the incidents this year do appear to be from applications in row crops. We do… Read More →
Cotton Replanting Decisions in 2018
by Gaylon Morgan, Tom Isakeit, and David Kerns The 2018 season has been a challenging one for many cotton producers in the much of South and East Texas. The multiple spring cold fronts, high winds, and lack of rain have caused multiple issues in cotton stand establishment. Many growers have had and many more are trying to make the decision on whether to replant of not. Below are some considerations for making replant decisions, and some management recommendations for thin stands. Replant or not? The primary consideration should… Read More →