Jun/Jul 2025 regional summaries
Bourke With the 2024/25 cotton season drawing to a close, a review of the records would suggest...
Managing cotton regrowth prior to harvest
Recent high rainfall in some valleys has seen an increase in regrowth for many cotton fields due...
Well Sown is Half Grown: Nurturing Your Cotton Crop from the Start
The adage rings true, especially in cotton farming: "Well sown is half grown". As CSD's Extension...
February/March 2025 regional summaries
Updates from our network of E&D Agronomists, provide an update of what's happened and things...
December/January 2025 regional summaries
Updates from our network of E&D Agronomists, provide an update of what's happened and things...
Optimising Cotton Yield: From First Flower to Harvest
To maximise cotton crop yield, there are some key characteristics to look for at first flower. ...
Optimising cotton yield with growth regulators
Prepared by the CSD Extension and Development Team. Key takeaways To achieve optimal cotton yields...
Managing excessive vegetative growth in cotton
Prepared by the CSD Extension and Development Team Key takeaways Excessive vegetative growth in...
Monitoring for cotton plant growth regulation
Prepared by the CSD Extension and Development Team When monitoring cotton growth to decide whether...
Managing the crop canopy with mepiquat chloride
Key takeaways Mepiquat chloride is a growth regulator used to manage excessive vegetative...
Behind the scenes at CSD
Production of high-quality seed continued into December in support of dryland growers taking...
Understanding emergence at different temperatures
CSD's Research Manager Hannah describes a demonstration of cotton seedling emergence at a range of...
Catch up on the 2024 CSD Mastering Cotton Forum
In early August 2024, over 200 growers, agents and consultants came along to CSD’s Mastering...
August/ September Regional Summaries
Bourke Craig McDonald Ginning of the Bourke crop is continuing, with some of the cotton being...
Ensuring a successful cotton planting season with the FastStart Traffic Light System
Picture this: It’s early in the planting season, and John, a cotton grower in Upper Namoi...
CSD at the 2024 Australian Cotton Conference
We are set to have a strong presence at the 2024 Australian Cotton Conference, bringing a wealth...
Delivering more value to growers by transforming the approach to CSD’s Variety Trial Program
Article Summary: For decades, the Cotton Seed Distributors (CSD) variety trial program has been a...
June/ July Regional Summaries
Border Rivers Stuart McFadyen Defoliation this season was delayed due to significant rainfall...
Weather Summaries and CSD Tools
For many growers the 2023-24 season is slowly ending with defoliation and picking well underway....
April/ May Regional Summaries
BORDER RIVERS Stuart McFadyen Above average day degree heat accumulation, absent heat wave...
Uncovering Key Drivers of Profitability in Australian Cotton Production
To address challenges faced by cotton growers associated with rising production costs, fluctuating...
Moisture is the Enemy: Navigating the Challenges of Round Module Pickers
Moisture is the Enemy: Navigating the Challenges of Round Module Pickers in Cotton Picking The...
BARRY: Unlocking Potential with AI-Driven Yield Predictions
In many regions, cotton crops are maturing; some are approaching or receiving their first...
Are you seeing ‘crazy’ cotton?
A few growers and agros are asking questions about the appearance of the occasional tall plant in...
Micronaire Prediction Model – CSD Digital Tools Pipeline
In the past year, CSD’s Commercial Research Manager Dr. Michael Bange and Digital & Data...
Grown On Cotton in CQ – A RWI Project
Central Queensland (CQ) cotton growers and consultants are embracing an initiative aimed at...
Boll Counts and Boll Factors: Navigating Variability for Yield Estimation
As the season progresses and crops approach maturity and bolls start to open, one focus shifts to...
Digital Tools: Your Experience, Our Blueprint for the Future!
Join the conversation and share your thoughts on digital tools. It is a busy time in the field,...
Charting a New Course in Cotton Growing with CBA’s Pioneering Research
Introduction In Australia's vast and sunlit cotton fields, the battle against searing heat and...
February/ March Regional Summaries
BORDER RIVERS Stuart McFadyen In the Goondiwindi area, recent weather patterns have presented a...
Effective Crop Canopy Management for Optimising Cotton Production using Mepiquat Chloride – A RWI Program
Mepiquat Chloride is an anti-gibberellin growth regulant used to manage vegetative growth of...
Growth Management Decisions – When and how to react
Produced by the CSD Extension and Development Team The cotton plant grows over a long period of...
The NIR Nutrient Analysis Initiative – A Richard Williams Initiative Project
The RWI is driving a new project called the NIR Nutrient Analysis Initiative. This initiative aims...
December/ January Regional Summaries
BORDER RIVERS Stuart McFadyen In the Border Rivers region, warm days and cold nights have made...
The Transformative Impact of CSD’s Variety Trial Program
Explore the significant impact of Cotton Seed Distributors (CSD) variety trial program on modern...
Ensuring Quality Cotton Seed: A Closer Look at CSD’s Germination Testing Expertise
Cotton Seed Distributors Ltd (CSD) has long been a trusted name in the cotton industry, renowned...
Differences in how cotton varieties grow, and why it’s important?
By Larissa Holland, Michael Bange and the CSD Extension Team At a glance: The CSD Extension Team...
September/ October Regional Summaries
BORDER RIVERS Angus Marshall Planting is just around the corner in the Border Rivers region with...
Can you be truly sure your crop is on Track for optimal yield?
Are you sure your crop is on Track for optimal yield? January marks a crucial phase for many...
What would a research agronomist consider using to help get a crop established?
By Dr Michael Bange Research agronomist and CSD’s Commercial Research Manager, Dr Michael Bange...
CSD launches new website
After a year-long upgrade and review process, CSD has launched a new website, enabling growers,...