Nitrogen Fertilizer Recommendation for Florida Cotton

Hardeep Singh , , Ethan Carter, Michael Dukes, andLakesh Sharma

Release Date: 1/20/2026

DOI: 10.32473/edis-ag495-2026

Agriculture

Abstract

This publication focuses on the evaluation of optimal nitrogen (N) rate for cotton in Florida. These updated recommendations assist growers in achieving economically viable yields while minimizing risks of both under- and overfertilization. Written by Hardeep Singh, Eajaz A. Dar, Ethan Carter, Michael Dukes, and Lakesh Sharma, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agronomy, January 2026.

About this Publication

This document is SS-AGR-499, a publication of the Department of Agronomy, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date January 2026. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication. © 2026 UF/IFAS. This publication is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.

How to Cite

Singh, H., Dar, E. A., Carter, E., Dukes, M. D., & Sharma, L. (2026). Nitrogen Fertilizer Recommendation for Florida Cotton. EDIS, 2026(1). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ag495-2026

Authors

Hardeep Singh

Contact

Specialist

University of Florida

assistant professor, cropping systems, Department of Agronomy, UF/IFAS West Florida Research and Education Center, Jay, FL

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Eajaz A. Dar

postdoctoral associate, UF/IFAS West Florida Research and Education Center, Jay, FL

Ethan Carter

Specialized Agent

University of Florida

regional specialized Extension agent III, crop IPM, UF/IFAS Extension Jackson County, Marianna, FL

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Michael Dukes

Specialist

University of Florida

director, UF/IFAS Nutrient Management Program, associate dean for special initiatives, UF/IFAS Extension, professor, UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, and director, Center for Land Use Efficiency, Gainesville, FL

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Lakesh Sharma

Specialist

University of Florida

assistant professor, soil fertility and sustainable agriculture, UF/IFAS Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences, Gainesville, FL

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