Cotton

Rebecca Barocco, Won Suk Lee, and Garret Hortman

Sudeep S. Sidhu andSudeep S. Sidhu
Other Contacts: Hardeep Singh

This publication discusses warm and cool germination tests for cotton seed quality and ways to interpret these results. A warm germination test is a good predictor of seed germination when cotton is grown under favorable conditions. Cool germination test results only provide an indication of the performance of a given seed lot when planted under unfavorable conditions. This publication is intended for growers, crop advisors, and Extension agents. Written by Sudeep S. Sidhu, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agronomy, April 2026.

David Wright, I. Small, and Nick Dufault

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Commercial audience(s).

Michael J. Mulvaney, Emma Brooks, Pratap Devkota, Ethan Carter, De Broughton, Mark Mauldin, Joseph Iboyi, Mahesh Bashyal, David Wright, and Ian Small

Preharvest estimation of cotton yield can help growers to determine their return on investment, assess weather-related damages, and adjust crop management. This publication outlines the steps to calculate a reliable estimate of cotton yield. Written by Michael J. Mulvaney, Emma Brooks, Pratap Devkota, Ethan Carter, De Broughton, Mark Mauldin, Joseph Iboyi, Mahesh Bashyal, David Wright, and Ian Small, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, March 2021.

Kulpreet Singh, Hardeep Singh, Libbie Johnson, Ethan Carter, Lakesh Sharma, and Ravinder Singh

This article aims to inform cotton producers, Extension agents, crop advisors, and consultants about the role and management approaches of plant growth regulators in cotton production. Written by Kulpreet Singh, Hardeep Singh, Libbie Johnson, Ethan Carter, Lakesh Sharma, and Ravinder Singh, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, May 2023.

Sudeep S. Sidhu, Gabrielle A. Comitre, andHardeep Singh

Cotton profitability hinges on not only lint yield but also fiber quality. Various cotton quality factors are considered for cotton fiber quality premium. This article discusses the cotton fiber quality characteristics in relation to industry premiums and overall profitability, as well as conditions that impact these qualities, such as variety selection, environmental conditions, and crop management. Written by Sudeep S. Sidhu, Gabrielle A. Comitre, and Hardeep Singh, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agronomy, September 2026.