Replicated Agronomic Cotton Evaluation (RACE) Trial in the Rolling Plains of Texas- 2016

Cultivar selection is the most crucial decision made by the cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) grower; however, with the expansion of transgenic technology, new seed treatments for both early season insects and disease management, and new genetics, cultivar selection has become even more critical, and one of the biggest expenses of growing cotton, especially in non-irrigated Rolling Plains of Texas.  Therefore, on-farm, large-plot, replicated cultivar testing program was developed by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension cotton agronomists with the goal of providing growers with information necessary in making cultivar decisions. The 2016 replicated agronomic cultivar evaluation (RACE) trials were conducted in 11 Counties and 15 locations across the Rolling Plains of Texas. Plots were designed as a Completely Randomized Block Design. Plot size was large plot with three replications. Lint yield and fiber quality will be presented.