Replicated Agronomic Cotton Evaluation (RACE) Trial in the Rolling Plains of Texas-2017

Variety selection is one of the most important decision producers need to make before planting; however, it has become more difficult to make the decision as new varieties are available on market each year with advanced technologies. Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) production in the Rolling Plains of Texas was unique this year as the advanced technologies (Enlist and Xtend Flex varieties) were available to Texas cotton producers in 2017 cotton growing season. Our objective of this project is to provide agronomic information of advanced cotton varieties to producers in the Rolling Plains of Texas. Eight cotton varieties were planted in 14 locations across the Rolling Plains of Texas. Cotton were planted on-farm with plot size varying from 0.001 to 3.0 ac. The study was replicated three times and designed as randomized complete block design. Lint yield and fiber quality will be discussed in the poster.