By Cotton Grower Staff Our first report for the 2024 season shows that cotton planting is already underway in most areas of the Cotton Belt. Good early season moisture and warm temperatures have opened the fields for planters and, where possible, growers are making good progress. It’s still early and there’s plenty of time left to plant. But by mid-May, our contributing cotton consultants predict planting to hit its stride.

Both chambers have released overviews of their respective farm bill packages. House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn “GT” Thompson (RPA) said, “This bill is a product of an extensive and transparent process, which included soliciting feedback from members of both political parties, stakeholder input from across the nation, and some tough conversations.

Fence damage, lost grazing, livestock deaths encompass totals Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service economists project the Panhandle wildfires caused $123 million in preliminary agricultural losses, making it the costliest on record. More than 1.2 million acres burned beginning Feb.

PCG CEO Kody Bessent attended the Crop Insurance Professionals Association Spring Meeting this week and served on a panel discussion with other key allied organizations including the National Cotton Council, American Farm Bureau Federation, Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative and National Corn Growers Association.

Rainwater harvesting involves collecting and storing rainwater for later use. This can be achieved through various methods, including rooftop catchment systems.

The Littlefield High School National Honor Society held the annual Induction Ceremony for new members on Monday, April 29, 2024. The Ceremony opened with the processional of the current members of the National Honor Society and the Inductees of the new members of the 2024-2025 National Honor Society.

Earth is having a celebration honoring it’s 100th anniversary on Saturday, June 15th. Activities will begin at 10 a.m.

The family of Jean Patterson announces a 90th Birthday Celebration. Please join us Saturday, May 11, 2024 at the Willie Room from 2 - 4 p.m.