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Phosphorus Applications Benefit Cotton Yields Dr. D. R. Krieg, D. P. Allen and J. S. Reiter Magnitude of benefit dependent on water supply being the primary driver of yield increases. Issue 62, Vol. 16, No. 4 - Fall 2008 (PDF, 2 pages, 14.7 KB)
Foliar Boron Bumps Cotton Yields Dr. James R. Woodruff Southeastern study shows that at leaf boron levels below 40 ppm at first flower, foliar boron applications improved cotton yields. Issue 51, Vol. 14, No. 1 - Winter 2006 - Pages 8-11 (PDF, 3 pages, 111 KB)
Proper Nutrient/Water Input, Key To High-yielding Cotton Dr. Daniel Kreig Management of nutrient supplies, especially in nitrogen and phosphorus, ensures deficiencies will not occur during early stages of fruit development. Issue 47, Vol. 13, No. 1 - Spring 2004 - Pages 20-22 (PDF, 3 pages, 90 KB)
Will Continuous Supply of NH4+-N Increase Irrigated Crop Production? Dr. D. R. Krieg Results of studies in the Texas South Plains showed positive responses with cotton but not sorghum. Issue 45, Vol. 12, No. 2 - Spring 2004 - Pages 20-23 (PDF, 2 pages, 57 KB)
Evaluating Soil Fertility Production Practices for No-Till Cotton Fertilization Dr. D.D. Howard Researcher explores effects of starter, nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium on cotton yields in different placement scenarios. Issue 40, Vol. 11, No.  1 - Winter 2003 - Pages 8-11 (PDF, 3 pages, 34 KB)
Fluid Starters Bump Cotton Yields Drs. C.W. Bednarz, G.H. Harris and W.D. Shurley Net economic returns were also higher than untreated check in 23 of 30 comparisons. Issue 36, Vol. 10, No. 1 - Winter 2002 - Pages 20-22 (PDF, 3 pages, 116 KB)
Cotton Yields Respond To Phosphorus Fertigation J.S. Reiter, and Dr. D.R. Kreig Texas research shows fertigation is a viable option to save cotton growers both time and money on fertilizer inputs. Issue 29, Vol. 8, No. 2 - Spring 2000 - Pages 20-22 (PDF, 3 pages, 224 KB)
Cotton Starters Showing Potential In Coastal Plain Drs. C.W. Bednarz, and G.J. Gascho Georgia scientists study effects of using fluid starters in combination with broiler litter often used on southeastern croplands. Issue 24, Vol. 7, No. 1 - Winter 1998 - Pages 22-26 (PDF, 2 pages, 22.3 KB)
Foliar Potassium Bumps Cotton Yields Dr. Bill Weir California researchers reports consistent yield increases to foliar-applied potassium over a period of years in the San Joaquin Valley. Issue 23, Vol. 6, No. 4 - Fall 1998 - Pages 10-13 (PDF, 3 pages, 24.8 KB)
Interaction Between Plant Density And Water Supply Affects Cotton Yield Dr. D.R. Kreig Texas scientist concludes only way to reduce risk of excessive stress is to match population with expected water supply. Issue 20, Vol. 6, No. 1 - Winter 1998 - Pages 16-19 (PDF, 4 pages, 302 KB)
Starters Boost Yields Of Corn Rotated With Cotton Drs. Henry J. Mascagni, Jr. and Donald J. Boquet Louisiana three-year study shows that planting date and hybrid selection can affect corn response to fluid starters. Issue 19, Vol. 5, No. 4 - Fall 1997 - Pages 20-23 (PDF, 3 pages, 22.6 KB)
How Can Cotton Plants Best Exploit Potassium In Soil? Dr. G.L. Mullins, C.H. Burmester, G.L. Pate In search of an answer, Alabama researchers vary positioning of K in soil profile to study its effects on crop yield, K uptake, and root length density. Issue 11, Vol. 3, No. 4 - Fall 1995 - Pages 18-21 (PDF, 2 pages, 18.6 KB)
Does N-P Starter Composition Affect Phosphate Availability In Cotton Soils? Drs. John L. Kovar and Eddie R. Funderburg Louisiana researchers find that N-P starters increase soil supply of phosphate even in soils that test very high, and that the amount of phosphate in the material, rather than the N:P2O5 ratio, is important. Issue 7, Vol. 2, No. 4 - Fall 1994 - Pages 11-13 (PDF, 3 pages, 18 KB)
Foliar Fertilization Of K On Cotton Shows Potential Dr. Derrick Oosterhuis Results of three-year Beltwide study to correct K deficiencies in soil through foliar fertilization indicate need for more basic research. Issue 6, Vol. 2, No. 3 - Summer 1994 - Pages 24-26 (PDF, 2 pages, 20.8 KB)
Fluid Starters Boost Cotton Yields Drs. Raun D. Lohry and Paul E. Fixen Studies in Mississippi, Alabama, and North Carolina show that cotton responds well to starters. Issue 4, Vol. 2, No. 1 - Winter 1994 - Pages 11-13 (PDF, 3 pages, 17.4 KB)
Maximizing Water-Use Efficient Key In Cotton Production Dr. Dan R. Kreig Yields nearly double through systems approach to management. Issue 3, Vol. 1, No. 3 - Fall 1993 - Pages 22-25 (PDF, 4 pages, 25.5 KB)
More Work Needed On Alternate Furrow N Fertilization Dr. Paul W. Tracy and S.G. Hefner Improved N-use efficiency not evident in initial corn/cotton irrigation studies. Issue 2, Vol. 1, No. 2 - Late Spring 1993 - Page 22-25 (PDF, 3 pages, 22.5 KB)

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