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Plains farmers weigh signup effects on grain program and crops
Many Plains farmers report $2 per cwt or more for 1969 crops, triggering questions about possible exits from the feed grain program. Lubbock GSPA director Elbert Harp says profit in $2 grain sorghum remains insufficient to lure most growers from enrolled acres. The voluntary program requires at least 20 percent diversion to qualify for price supports, with a possible 50 percent total. Certification deadline is August 1, with 23 county area average diversion at 39.1 percent. Enrolled acres total 4,390,725 of 4,960,326 base. planting intentions in the program total 2,447,444 acres. Elsewhere, 40–50 percent of the High Plains cotton crop stands well despite thrips in Hale, Lubbock, Terry and Swisher counties, with infestations generally light to moderate and can delay maturity.