Talkin' Cotton Podcast
University of Georgia's Cotton Team
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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.
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S3E13 Early Squaring Decisions For Georgia Cotton
Cotton can look “quiet” in early June, but the decisions you make right now decide how well the crop holds onto fruit later. We walk through a boots-on-the-ground Georgia cotton update from the UGA…
S3E12 Georgia Cotton Update On Rainfall, Irrigation, And Stand Quality
Rain shows up, planters roll, and somehow we’re still talking about drought. That’s the tension driving cotton decisions across Georgia right now, so we sit down as the UGA Cotton Team to sort out…
S3E11 You Can Fix A Stand Fast If You Fix Downforce
A wet stretch can feel like a gift and a trap at the same time. We sit down with the UGA cotton crew to sort out what the rain really changed across Georgia cotton fields, from how fast acres are…
S3E10 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,…
S3E9 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…
S3E8 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…
S3E7 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…
S3E6 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…
S3E5 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…
S3E4 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…
S3E3 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,…
S3E2 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…
S3E1 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…
S2E25 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…
S2E24 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:…
S2E23 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…
S2E22 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…
S2E21 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…
S2E20 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…
S2E19 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…
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Talkin' Cotton Podcast has published 59 episodes since April 2024, covering topics in Natural Sciences, Science.
Talkin' Cotton Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 38m.
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