Results of the Texas Gulf Coast Monster Variety Trials

Variety selection is the most important decision made during the year. Unlike herbicide or insecticide decisions that can be changed during the season to address specific conditions and pest, variety selection is made only once, and variety selection dictates the management of that field for the entire season. In 2013, two monster cotton variety trials were planted in the Texas Gulf Coast Region. The objective of these trials is to assist Gulf Coast cotton producers in the selection of varieties for the upcoming season. Each year, these locations may contain up to varieties, hence the name monster variety trial (MVT). These two MVT were located in Hidalgo and Matagorda counties. At the end of the season, statistical analyses were conducted on lint yield, gin turnout, fiber quality parameters, and loan value.