Cotton Defoliation Training Sessions

A series of cotton defoliation training sessions will be held in Mississippi over the next couple of weeks.  Given that a portion of this crop will defoliated somewhat earlier than in the past few years as well as the fickle nature of defoliation, we felt it prudent to conduct a series of educational presentations targeted toward growers, consultants, ag retailers, distribution, etc.  Each session will last from 10 am until 12 noon and lunch will be provided at each location.

The following speakers will be present at each location:  Dr. Dan Reynolds – Mississippi State University; Dr. Tyson Raper – University of Tennessee; Mr. Tyler Sandlin – Auburn University; and Darrin Dodds – Mississippi State University.

The following topics will be covered at each location:  physiology of cotton defoliation; defoliation timing; defoliation programs; and defoliation effects on fiber quality.

The locations, dates, and contact information for each location are given below:

August 24th – Greenwood, MS @ the Greenwood Elks Lodge – Lunch provided by Larry’s Fish House.  Greenwood Elks Lodge Address:  815 Sgt. John Pittman Drive; Greenwood, MS.  For more information contact Mr. Andy Braswell @ 662-392-8158

August 27th – Crawford, MS @ Glen & Rodney Mast Farm Headquarters – Lunch provided by Mr. Charlie’s Catering.  Mast Farm Headquarters Address:  2594 Carson Road; Crawford, MS.  For more information contact Dr. Dennis Reginelli @ 662-418-4480.

September 4th – Tunica, MS @ Mid-South Ag Equipment – Lunch will be provided.  Mid-South Ag Equipment Address:  4028 Josephine Road; Tunica, MS.  For more information contact Mr. Dan Haire @ 662-769-9871.

Sponsorship for each training session has been provided by AMVAC Chemical Corporation.

Cotton Defoliation Training Flier Greenwood

Cotton Defoliation Training Flier Crawford

Cotton Defoliation Training Flier Tunica