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Mechanization cuts costs in California cotton farming
Waldo Weeth of Wi-Do Farms Coalinga describes using Farmalls caterpillars and other equipment to manage 4500 acres, detailing cotton and alfalfa shifts, labor needs, and a seven man crew with pay per bale. He notes mechanization raises overall labor needs while expanding efficiency and seed processing capacity.
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University of California College of Agriculture
Davis
Waldo Weeth
Coalinga