How is cotton harvested?
It's cotton harvest time! But what's really happening out there in the field? Here's an overview of the process.
It's cotton harvest time! But what's really happening out there in the field? Here's an overview of the process.
Too much. Or not enough. It’s the never-ending challenge with moisture and agriculture. This year is no different. The Lone Star State has faced wild weather this spring—torrential rains, flooding, hailstorms and tornados. It’s a far cry from the drought conditions that once plagued a majority of the state. But the wet weather brings a [...]
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