Damage Simulation in Early- and Late- Maturing Cotton Varieties in the Mid-South

With over $5 billion in crop and property damages occurring in the United States from hail and wildlife each year, it is crucial for farmers and insurance companies to understand cotton response to crop damage. Cotton, a major commodity in Mississippi, has an indeterminate growth habit allowing for it compensate for damage better than other crops; however, understanding it’s response may also be more complicated. In order to assist with better management decisions and recommendations, the objective of this research was to evaluate the impact of damage intensity and timing on cotton yield in early- and late-maturing cotton varieties.