The latest estimates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Prospective Plantings Report, released March 31, shows no increase in Texas planted acreage in upland cotton for 2021. Texas upland cotton planted acres is forecast at 6.8 million acres. Planting of Pima cotton is predicted estimated to be a total of 20 thousand acres, which is 47 percent below 2020.
This past Thursday, H.B. 2089 relating to the detection and mitigation of plant pests and diseases, was voted on by members of the Texas House Agriculture and Livestock Committee. The bill was passed out of committee by a vote of 8-0. The bill will now be sent to House Committee on Calendars until a time is set for floor consideration.
U.S. cotton growers may now enroll their 2021 cotton crop in the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, which aims to set a new standard in more sustainably grown cotton.
On March 30, President Joe Biden signed the “PPP Extension Act of 2021” into law extending the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) loan program application until May 31.
Parts of the state are in dire need of soil saturating rains and runoff to replenish reservoirs and aquifers as planting season nears, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.
Having never led during the first four innings the Golden Tornadoes’ softball squad on Friday at Brownfield found themselves in a spot which they haven’t spent much time in this season.
Three area high school hoopsters have been recognized among the state’s best.
After being on the verge of winning Friday’s District 3-3A baseball opener at Brownfield on the 10-run rule, the Golden Tors ended up just managing to escape with a win.
The District 3-3A Tennis Tournament is coming up April 12 and 13 at Brownfield. After watching his squad’s performance in Thursday’s Brownfield Invitational, Golden Tor Coach Jose Lucio is getting more and more excited about his netters’ chances in league competition.
The Golden Tornado golfers teed off in District 3-3A competition this past Monday at Lubbock’s Shadow Hills.
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