BREAK THROUGH: PHYTOGEN FIELD REPORTS

Break Through: PhytoGen Field Reports is a monthly agronomy series giving you a competitive edge from planting to harvest. Our tenured field agronomists, experts in soil fertility, weed science, and cotton physiology, deliver real-time, strategic insights across the Cotton Belt.

From early-season stand establishment to mid-season disease and nematode management through harvest prep and defoliation timing, we're here to help you maximize every acre with the yield confidence and fiber quality you count on.

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Southeast Field Reports

Gib Ellis
Field Agronomist - AL, FL, and GA

Born and raised in the Mississippi Delta, Gib Ellis brings a lifetime of agricultural roots and deep expertise in insect management and soil health to every Southeast field. As a Mississippi State University graduate, he's passionate about helping cotton growers navigate tough challenges, from nematode pressure to emerging pest threats and soil fertility.

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Midsouth Field Reports

Gus Eifling
Field Agronomist - MS and TN

Gus Eifling grew up on a multi-crop farm in the Mississippi Delta, where cotton harvest and the smell of defoliant are among his fondest memories. With 20 years of industry experience and a passion for nematode management, he brings a problem-solver's mindset to every challenge Midsouth growers face, from variable soil types to dryland production.

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Southwest Field Reports

Cameron Oliver
Field Agronomist - NM and TX

A Texas Tech-trained agronomist with a master's in Plant and Soil Science, Cameron Oliver spent six years in Corteva's breeding program before moving into the field agronomist role. Rooted in West Texas cotton country, he specializes in plant physiology and helping growers navigate the Southwest’s toughest challenge: doing more with less water.

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