Newfound Optimism
John Lindamood
Tiptonville, Tenn.
However, it is not only prices that give reason for optimism. Innovations in technology and integrated pest management are providing us with the tools we need to better manage our inputs and reduce our environmental foot print. Boll weevil eradication has greatly reduced the use of insecticides while increasing yields. GPS- based systems that have been talked about for the last 20 years have become a reality. They allow us to vary our input rates, reducing our cost while targeting inputs to the areas where they will do the most good. Remote imaging and soil mapping allow us to evaluate and plan for future inputs.
Genetic engineering of varieties has increased yield potential while providing another opportunity to reduce our use of pesticides. While not without its drawbacks, the promise of new and varied herbicide-resistant traits should provide new tools to use in the ongoing management of bothersome glyphosate- resistant weeds.
source : cottonfarming
John Lindamood
Tiptonville, Tenn.
However, it is not only prices that give reason for optimism. Innovations in technology and integrated pest management are providing us with the tools we need to better manage our inputs and reduce our environmental foot print. Boll weevil eradication has greatly reduced the use of insecticides while increasing yields. GPS- based systems that have been talked about for the last 20 years have become a reality. They allow us to vary our input rates, reducing our cost while targeting inputs to the areas where they will do the most good. Remote imaging and soil mapping allow us to evaluate and plan for future inputs.
Genetic engineering of varieties has increased yield potential while providing another opportunity to reduce our use of pesticides. While not without its drawbacks, the promise of new and varied herbicide-resistant traits should provide new tools to use in the ongoing management of bothersome glyphosate- resistant weeds.
source : cottonfarming
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