UA Lon Mann Cotton Research Station
The Soil Testing Laboratory in Marianna, AR is a division of the Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service, offering a range of soil testing services for agronomic crops in eastern Arkansas. With a focus on cotton, soybeans, small grains, grain sorghum, and corn, their research includes variety performance, insect management, irrigation, fertilization, weed control, and disease management. The laboratory provides routine soil analysis to determine soil pH and fertility status, offering guidance on fertilizer and lime application for optimal plant growth and yield. Spanning 655 acres in Lee County, the Lon Mann Cotton Research Station houses the Soil Testing and Research Laboratory, along with a 160-seat auditorium, laboratory, staff offices, kitchen, and conference room. The station features precision-graded, furrow-irrigated fields for research and production, a pecan orchard, and specialized research equipment for crop planting, maintenance, irrigation, and harvest. Established in 1923, the Lon Mann Cotton Research Station has a rich history of investigating the challenges faced by cotton farmers and developing sustainable farming practices for the region.Generated from the website