Sustainable Cotton Production
for the Humid South
Soil and cropping practices that can bring long-term profitability
by Preston Sullivan and Rex Dufour
With thanks to Marcia Gibbs of the Sustainable Cotton Project and the Community Alliance with Family...
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Sustainable Cotton Production
for the Humid South
Soil and cropping practices that can bring long-term profitability
by Preston Sullivan and Rex Dufour
With thanks to Marcia Gibbs of the Sustainable Cotton Project and the Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF)
and Dr.
Glynn Tillman of USDA/ARS in Tifton, Georgia
No-till: Cotton planted directly into killed mulch, Georgia 2008.
Photo: J.
Phil Campbell, Sr.
, NRCS
Production of this publication was made possible through an NRCS Conservation Innovations Grant (CIG).
January 2010
Sustainability and Why It’s Important for Cotton Farmers .
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Soils: Build Your Capital.
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The Economic Case for Good Soil Management .
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Taking Advantage of “Solar” Fertilizers (Legumes).
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Economic Advantages of
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