Cotton gene-editing project paves path for plant protection
The Texas A&M Department of Entomology received $294,000 in grants to conduct research on pest management tools for cotton production.The [...]
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09, 2022
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07, 2022
West Texas crops suffering from prolonged drought
By Tom NicoletteSenior Network ProducerTriple digit temperatures and prolonged drought conditions are taking a toll on crops and livestock across [...]
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05, 2022
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol grower participation doubles
Grower participation in the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol for the 2021/22 crop doubled since the program’s pilot launched last year. [...]
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11, 2021
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06, 2021
Continued rainfall causes problems for Southeast Texas
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Much of Texas is normally semi-arid and relies heavily on groundwater, so rain is generally [...]
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05, 2021
Severe weather damages crops, helps drought-impacted areas
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor What a ride Texas weather has taken us on so far in 2021, and it’s [...]
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03, 2021
San Patricio county farmer optimistic about growing season
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Farmers across South Texas are hard at work planting the crops they hope provide bountiful [...]
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11, 2020
First bale auction raises $10,000 for RGV students
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor The Harlingen Cotton Committee recently auctioned the first cotton bale of 2020 to benefit area [...]
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11, 2020
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10, 2020
West Coast wildfires may impact Texas cotton crop
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Texas Panhandle cotton farmers are worried their crops may not achieve full potential due to [...]