A decade of win-wins with weed control and high yields from PhytoGen® cottonseed
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A decade of driving sprayers and pickers across fields of PhytoGen® cottonseed has given producer Ramey Stiles confidence in the Enlist® weed control system. The bird’s-eye view from a cab helps him evaluate fields and make the best decisions for his farm in Marianna, Arkansas.
“I enjoy being out in the fields, especially running the sprayer during the growing season, because it gives me an opportunity to see things that you wouldn’t normally see from the turnrow,” Stiles said.
One all-too-familiar sight is glyphosate-resistant pigweed, a threat to yields and the No. 1 target of his weed control program. But Stiles also sees surrounding fields of peanuts and rice, which means he’s cautious about what he sprays and when he sprays it.
When it comes to battling weeds and keeping peace with nearby fields, Stiles relies on Enlist One® herbicide on his PhytoGen® brand varieties to control weeds for maximum yield potential.
“We get good weed control with Enlist One, and the fact that we can apply it without having to worry about off-target movement is important to me,” Stiles said. “There’s a peace of mind knowing that the product stays in the field and performs well when used according to label directions.”
A walk through his fields after application confirms what he’s come to expect from Enlist One herbicide. He finds brown, twisted-up pigweed crisping up in the July heat.
“That’s what a farmer wants to see — those weeds are not coming back,” he said. “Enlist One does a good job for us.”
Stiles says tank cleanout with Enlist One is simple, and it’s an especially good fit when he’s going back and forth between cotton and peanuts. When he sprays Enlist One on his cotton, he doesn’t have to worry about residue from glyphosate or dicamba left in the tank that could damage his peanuts.
“It’s beneficial that we can clean our sprayer so easily and not worry about that carryover,” Stiles said. “I think Enlist One is a good fit for cotton in the Delta because of other crops like peanuts and rice.”
In the future, Stiles plans to plant Enlist E3® soybeans alongside PhytoGen® W3FE varieties, something he believes will simplify weed management even more.
“It’s going to be a game-changer when we start growing Enlist E3 soybeans in the South with PhytoGen varieties side by side — it’ll make our life a lot easier,” Stiles said.
PhytoGen for the win-win
While the Enlist weed control system has been a win for Stiles with effective weed control, that’s not the only reason he keeps planting PhytoGen cottonseed. He’s seen high-yield performance through the seasons, with many fields tipping the scales at three-plus bales per acre.
“I've been very satisfied with the yield and fiber quality over the years, and I’ve wanted to keep PhytoGen varieties on my farm for that reason. PhytoGen is breeding traits into these varieties like nematode resistance, which helps the cotton — and when you rotate to soybeans,” Stiles said. “We’re seeing good yields and fiber properties, and we get the convenience of the Enlist technology. It’s a win-win to grow PhytoGen.”
Stiles currently plants PhytoGen® brand PHY 411 W3FE for its top-end yield potential and resistance to both root-knot and reniform nematodes. PHY 415 W3FE is another consistent performer that he says picks very clean. He’s also keeping a close watch on two new varieties for 2026 — PHY 357 W3FE and PHY 433 W3FE — that are in his PhytoGen Horizon Network (PHN) trial this season.
“I’m excited about the new varieties in the PHN plot this year and to see how they perform,” Stiles said. “I fully expect the new varieties to perform above the highest-yielding varieties that I’ve seen on my farm.”
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Find information on nematode management and more in the PhytoGen Cottonseed Agronomy Library.