USDA survey shows number of farms dropped
The number of farms in the United States for 2016 is estimated at 2.06 million, down 8,000 farms from the [...]
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02, 2017
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02, 2017
New tool available to fight herbicide-resistant weeds
By Shala Watson Multimedia Writer As farmers prepare for planting season, low commodity prices aren’t the only challenge they face. [...]
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01, 2017
Cotton still remains in Texas fields
Some Texas farmers are still harvesting their cotton, while gins throughout the Big Country and Concho Valley are operating around [...]
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11, 2016
New market for cotton could push demand, prices higher
A new trend in athletic clothing could help give the cotton industry a much-needed boost. Athleisurewear, athletic-inspired clothing that can [...]
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10, 2016
Texas cotton gin installs DNA tagging technology
International markets will pay a premium for U.S. cotton because of its high quality. And one Texas cotton gin has [...]
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09, 2016
Nation’s first cotton bale sells for $16,500
The official certified first bale of cotton sold for $16,500, including add-ons and a $3,000 donation, at the First Bale [...]
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07, 2016
Lack of moisture could affect High Plains cotton growth
Where’s the rain? Texas High Plains cotton needs a drink—for dryland production and to help growers keep up with water [...]
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06, 2016
A year of bumper crops?
A U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) planting report released yesterday points to bumper crops for corn, beans and cotton. The [...]
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06, 2016
Storms damage West Texas cotton
By Julie Tomascik Associate Editor Mother Nature wreaked havoc on the cotton crop in several West Texas counties over the [...]
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05, 2016
Texas cotton crop well underway
Cotton is planted, emerging and growing in parts of the Lone Star State. But others are still waiting to plant. [...]