Texas Producers Cope With Drought
Tommy Horton
Despite blistering hot temperatures and severe drought, Texas cotton producers are coping as well as can be expected as they try to finish planting this year's crop.
It's never easy producing cotton on the High Plains, and this year is no exception. Drought conditions definitely had an impact on planting season, and now it's a question of getting an early stand, if possible.
Fortunately, producer Benny White of Lamesa has been through this scenario before, and he's usually prepared for any kind of weather event. When you've been farming for 48 years, there are no surprises.
White, who will plant 2,800 acres of cotton this year, has 1,600 of those acres irrigated either in a drip system or with center pivots. Even though the drought conditions have made it difficult, he still believes he can come close to duplicating his 3.5-bale crops of recent years.
source : cottonfarming
Tommy Horton
Despite blistering hot temperatures and severe drought, Texas cotton producers are coping as well as can be expected as they try to finish planting this year's crop.
It's never easy producing cotton on the High Plains, and this year is no exception. Drought conditions definitely had an impact on planting season, and now it's a question of getting an early stand, if possible.
Fortunately, producer Benny White of Lamesa has been through this scenario before, and he's usually prepared for any kind of weather event. When you've been farming for 48 years, there are no surprises.
White, who will plant 2,800 acres of cotton this year, has 1,600 of those acres irrigated either in a drip system or with center pivots. Even though the drought conditions have made it difficult, he still believes he can come close to duplicating his 3.5-bale crops of recent years.
source : cottonfarming
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