Hello and thanks for checking out my blog. I am in Memphis and have known JC for a very long time. Am thrilled (and was aware) he has retired. I met him first when I worked for Gibbs & Soell out of New York and continued to work with him on various projects while I was with Deltpine. I am still with Monsanto but not with a cotton-specific roll. Can’t leave the crop I have worked on for decades though so I have been putting more of it on my personal blog here. Have a great day!

I am a former state cotton specialist from Texas A&M University and now I am a cotton development speciaiist for DowAgrosciences supporting the Phytogen brand in Texas. I saw where you referenced Dr. Banks. J.C. was a mentor and good friend of mine. I’m assuming you know he retired last year and moved to his log cabin near Creed, CO. I was curious as to where you are located. Thanks.

Robert

Thanks! You are so right! Storm proofness is critical in the areas likely to have hurricanes as well as the High Plains due to the likelihood of wind & hail.

Also to help explain the leaf characteristics, harry leaf cotton is mostly thought of as tougher but more susceptible to certain insect species. Your smooth leaf cottons are more like your “Cadillac” varieties, on good ground they thrive but aren’t as tough in other situations. Sorry for the long post but just wanted to offer my $.10. (Adjusted for inflation.