The results of field tests showed that "both yields and economic returns improved with crop rotation" in the US Southeast, one of the prime cotton growing areas in the country, according to the report.
The results came from a report by Gary Bullen of North Carolina State University, Bob Goodman of Auburn University, Tim Hewitt of the University of Florida and Don Shurley of the University of Georgia.
"Utilising an economically and environmentally sound sustainable crop rotation system is one way that is being used to reduce costs, reduce pest pressures, and increase yields," stated the report, which was handed out at the annual Beltwide cotton conference here.
A rotation system would add organic matter to the soil for better nutrient and water holding capacity, lower compaction of the soil, and reduce pests.
"The main production limitations in the (US) Southeast are poor soils, drought conditions and pest problems. Rotation systems are a means to reduce the impact on these limitations," the report concluded.
Cotton and peanuts can be used in those rotation systems although other crops like corn and soybeans could be used as well.
The Beltwide Cotton Conference is the biggest annual meeting of the US cotton industry that features projections of supply and demand trends for the upcoming season.