Thursday, January 9, 2020: 2:15 PM

JW Grand Salon 6 (JW Marriott Austin Hotel)

Caleb Rice , University of Arkansas

Gus Lorenz , The University of Arkansas

Nick R. Bateman , University of Arkansas - RREC

Benjamin C Thrash , University of Arkansas

Nichole Taillon , University of Arkansas CES

Garrett Felts , University of Arkansas- RREC

Andrew Plummer , University of Arkansas CES

Wes Plummer , UA-CES

Kevin McPherson , University of Arkansas

Chase A Floyd , University of Arkansas

Audio File Recorded Presentation

Experiments will be conducted in 2020 and 2021 to compare efficacy of BollGard II and BollGard III cotton technology for control of Corn Earworm Helicoverpa zea in the traditional Arkansas cotton production system. Economic analysis will also be implemented to evaluate Bt technologies and insecticidal input practices to provide an economically optimum management strategy.

Evaluation of Biotechnical Efficacy and Economic Impact of Multi-Gene Cotton Production Systems for Control of Corn Earworm Helicoverpa zea in Cotton Production in Arkansas