Parts of the model, such as the square mapping portion, appear to have limited use in North Carolina, while other parts, such as the NAWF measurements, may be useful in tracking the progress of individual fields. In any case, the time needed to collect the required data needs to be reduced. To determine if this model has any utility for North Carolina cotton producers, further research is needed to evaluate the various components of the program for non-irrigated cotton in the more northern cotton producing regions of the Southeast. Lint yields, Rocky Mount, NC, 1999. Extension high Pix 851 4.
Time is in addition to normal scouting for bollworms and other late season pests.
6 fields ranging from 1.6-4.7 acres. Total of 17 acres. 16 fields of 0.6 acre size plus borders equaling 20 total acres.