Talkin' Cotton Podcast
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 puttin' on, throwin' off and cuttin' out.
Podcasting since 2024 • 46 episodes
Talkin' Cotton Podcast
Latest Episodes
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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30:19
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, readi...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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38:59
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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29:37
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 sin...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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55:29
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 ti...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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