​​​​​​​​​​​​​Cotton Specialists Corner - Trailer

April 2021 | 3 min., 27 sec.
by Seth Byrd and Tyson B. Raper
Oklahoma State University and The University of Tennessee (respectively)

Summary

​H​osts Seth Byrd and Tyson Raper give an overview of what will be covered in Cotton Specialists Corner, a podcast by the Cotton Specialists working group and other cotton experts from across the United States.​

About the Presenter

​​Seth ByrdSeth Byrd is the Extension cotton specialist for Oklahoma State University. He received a bachelor’s degree in agronomy from North Carolina State University, a master’s degree in agronomy from the University of Florida, and a PhD in crop and soil science with a focus on cotton agronomics from the University of Georgia. (OSU photo by Todd Johnson)​





​​Tyson B. RaperTyson Raper is the Pettigrew Cotton Specialist for the University of Tennessee, with a 75% Extension and 25% research appointment in the Department of Plant Sciences. Dr. Raper is stationed at the West Tennessee Research and Education Center and leads the cotton and small grains programs. His research and Extension program is focused on variety testing, fertility, and a variety of precision ag projects. Additionally, Dr. Raper manages the University of Tennessee Cotton MicroGin. Dr. Raper received his BS from Auburn University, his MS from Mississippi State University, and his PhD from the University of Arkansas.

Contact Information:
Email: seth.byrd@okstate.edu, traper@utk.edu

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