Local Onion Harvest Poised To Net Millions For Growers
Roy Campbell of the Southern Texas Truck Growers Association estimates this year's onion crop will reach 4,000 car loads, yielding about $2,000,000 for growers. Last year required 3,000 cars. prices improved with about $1.03 per crate net to farmers. Alfalfa remains highly productive with five to eight cuttings per year, 6 to 10 tons per acre, selling at $25 per ton. Crops for corn, cabbage, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, and other produce are listed with per acre values and typical yields.