A new webcast highlighting research data on thrips management strategies has been added to the Focus on Cotton online series from the Plant Management Network and Cotton Incorporated.
Thrips are the most consistent insect pest of cotton production in the southeastern United States and can cause damage that results in leaf curling, delays in plant maturity, loss of apical dominance, and plant death.
The webcast – titled “Managing Thrips in Cotton: Research in the Southeast Region” – is presented by Michael Toews, associate professor at the University of Georgia. The 33-minute presentation provides information on how different thrips management programs help contribute to improved plant growth, plant health, and overall yield.
During the webcast, growers, consultants and other industry experts will learn how to improve tillage and cover crop strategies; reduce seedling susceptibility to infestations; properly time the application of foliar treatments; and promote root development and plant growth. Also discussed is a prediction tool to help estimate when thrips populations will emerge each spring, identify optimal planting dates, and learn specific thrips management strategies by region.
This webcast is part of the Focus on Cotton series made available by the Plant Management Network and Cotton Incorporated. The Focus on Cotton series contains more than 35 webcasts on various aspects of cotton crop management, including agronomic practices, crop protection and ag engineering. The presentations are accessible online at any time.
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