Mojo Lime was applied at a rate of 2.5 gal per acre on both plots, 1 week prior to planting.

A variable rate fertilizer protocol (that was common to the area and soil type) was applied to both plots: 60 units of nitrogen and 30 units of potassium.

At mid season, NuCrop 12-6-6 with micros was applied to both plots at a rate of 1 quart per acre.

Grasshopper 21-0-24 was applied at a rate of 6.25 lbs per acre to the Test/Grasshopper plot only. And then again 3 weeks later by airplane. Applications were made during early boll development.

The total added cost to the Test/Grasshopper plot was $22.50 per acre.

Yield of the control plot (treated with the standard fertility protocol) was 991 lbs per acre.

Yield of the Test/Grasshopper plot was 1,083 lbs per acre – a 92 lb increase.

92 lb cotton increase X $0.87 (current price) = $80.04 – $22.50 application/input cost = $57.54 Net Profit Increase 

Stringer Farms
Thomas County, GA