Tips For An Efficient Cotton Harvest
By Alaina Dismukes, Delta Farm Press
Three important aspects of a successful cotton harvest include monitoring the percentage of open bolls, timing defoliation appropriately, and being aware of future weather conditions.
"There are two basic types of defoliation products, herbicidal and hormonal, and the goal is to remove the leaves and have more airflow through the canopy before harvest," said Brian Pieralisi, Mississippi State University assistant professor and Extension cotton specialist.