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Georgia Cotton Drought Playbook
Apr 30, 2026
43m 33s
How To Stay Ready When Rain Won’t Show Up
Apr 17, 2026
46m 50s
Georgia Cotton Insect Updates For 2026 And What To Do First
Mar 30, 2026
39m 25s
Jealous Of Jassids And Afraid Of Nematodes - Bob Kemerait's 2026 Update
Mar 16, 2026
48m 28s
Practical Rules For Pesticides, ESA Labels, And Cover Crop Payoffs
Mar 2, 2026
41m 08s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 4/30/26 | Georgia Cotton Drought Playbook | Georgia cotton is trying to get started with one hand tied behind its back: dry soil, low ponds, and more pivots running in late April than most of us like to see. We sit down with Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Wes Porter, and Dr. Phillip Roberts to break down what this drought pattern means for cotton production decisions you’re making right now, from getting a stand to protecting roots and stretching limited water through the season. We dig into why soil moisture matters beyond germination, especi... | 43m 33s | ||||||
| 4/17/26 | How To Stay Ready When Rain Won’t Show Up | 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... | 46m 50s | ||||||
| 3/30/26 | Georgia Cotton Insect Updates For 2026 And What To Do First | 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... | 39m 25s | ||||||
| 3/16/26 | Jealous Of Jassids And Afraid Of Nematodes - Bob Kemerait's 2026 Update | 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... | 48m 28s | ||||||
| 3/2/26 | Practical Rules For Pesticides, ESA Labels, And Cover Crop Payoffs | 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... | 41m 08s | ||||||
| 2/20/26 | Science Over Noise: Saving Tools, Fields, And Future Cotton | 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... | 34m 16s | ||||||
| 2/2/26 | Irrigation, Planting, And Precision Ag Wins For 2026 Cotton | 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... | 43m 55s | ||||||
| 1/21/26 | From Trials To Fields: Smarter Variety Selection For 2026 | 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... | 41m 37s | ||||||
| 1/20/26 | Spring County Meeting Updates Preview | 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... | 2m 41s | ||||||
| 1/14/26 | Georgia Cotton Commission Annual Meeting: Speakers, Topics, And What Growers Need To Know | 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 • ... | 21m 06s | ||||||
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| 11/20/25 | When Your Sprayer Belt And The Market Both Snap | 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... | 30m 19s | ||||||
| 11/5/25 | Georgia Cotton Harvest: Data, Decisions, and Defoliation | 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... | 38m 59s | ||||||
| 10/10/25 | From Jassids to Gins: Yield, Defoliation, and Smart Soil Moves in Georgia Cotton | 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 ... | 29m 37s | ||||||
| 9/26/25 | Maximizing Cotton Yield: The Drought, Defoliation, and Cover Crop Connection | 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... | 55m 29s | ||||||
| 9/12/25 | When Fields Turn Yellow: The Critical Timing of Cotton Harvest | 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 ... | 44m 22s | ||||||
| 8/28/25 | Managing Late-Season Cotton Challenges | 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 ... | 39m 00s | ||||||
| 8/18/25 | Proposed Dicamba Regulations: What Georgia Cotton Growers Need to Know | 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... | 29m 50s | ||||||
| 8/15/25 | Beyond The Shed: What Your Cotton Plants Are Really Telling You | 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... | 48m 11s | ||||||
| 8/1/25 | Breaking the System: Why Your Pest Management Decisions Matter | 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... | 32m 01s | ||||||
| 7/18/25 | Drop Cloths and PGRs - July in the Cotton Field | 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... | 46m 13s | ||||||
| 7/7/25 | 2025 Georgia Cotton Commission Mid-Year Meeting | 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/. | 17m 40s | ||||||
| 7/4/25 | Considerations for insect, foliar disease, and irrigation management in July 2025 | 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. | 39m 04s | ||||||
| 6/20/25 | Late plantings and first blooms - considerations for the Georgia crop | 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. | 46m 39s | ||||||
| 6/9/25 | Late planting and early squaring considerations | 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. | 46m 41s | ||||||
| 5/23/25 | Planting Tweaks, Irrigation, and Early Season Insects | 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. | 29m 42s | ||||||
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