Yield potential will decline as high temperatures persist. However, keeping fields from experiencing moisture stress will lessen the impact. Fruit retention is very good in most fields at this time. In order to prevent premature cutout, anticipate water and nutritional needs to keep the crop growing as well as setting fruit. Boll Weevil .
Boll weevils are a problem in many areas of the state.
Several areas have the first generation of weevils emerging from squares on the ground and weevil punctures are again increasing in many areas. Jack Haney, consultant in Jefferson County, reports several fields above the threshold for damage. Chuck Hooker, consultant in Jefferson County, reports finding several first generation weevils showing up in blooms this week and squares on the ground with pupal stage weevils. In Poinsett County we observed several fields along the Ridge with treatment level damage. Many people are going to a 5-day schedule to achieve control.