Although variability in the cotton crop is becoming more evident, producers remain upbeat and optimistic about the crop throughout the Plains Cotton Growers, Inc. service area.The crop continues to progress well with open bolls peeking through in many fields as producers closely monitor dryland acres for moisture stress and weigh the timing of final irrigation activity.Currently, there has been no significant outbreaks of insects in the area, however, Dr. Suhas Vyavhare, extension entomologist with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Lubbock, says producers should continue to be watchful of Stink Bugs and Lygus especially on lateplanted cotton that may ...