Cotton Growers Face Operation B Deadline
Deadline looms for cotton producers to notify the county ASC office if choosing plan B this year. Those electing B face 60 percent price support and 40 percent higher planting eligibility, while A offers at least 75 percent parity.
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Late Texas freeze wipes out melons but replanting underway
The USDA reports most watermelons and cantaloupes lost in the late February freeze in South Texas have been replanted. Growers in the lower Rio Grande Valley planted cucumbers squash sweet corn beans and southern peas. Winter vegetables harvest remains active with cabbage and carrots moving well while spinach harvest is delayed by cool wet weather. The article also notes a mine closure in South Africa after a January disaster.
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Two Warm Days Boost Texan Farmers Morale
The USDA reports a brief spell of sun in Texan weather lifted spirits of farmers and ranchers. Wheat and small grains began growing again in the Panhandle, but land prep lags from Red River to the Gulf. Planting in the Coastal Bend is behind schedule due to persistent cold and wet conditions.
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Meeting Of Sports Car Club Thursday
The South Plains Sports Car Club, Inc. will hold a regular meeting at Reese Air Force Base Aero Club at 7 30 p m Tuesday with a surprise driver participation event after the meeting. For Your Want Ad Dial PO3 9311.
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