West Texas needs rain, but not all rain showers are welcomed by farmers. With an average annual precipitation of 18 inches, every bit helps, but when several inches fell during the first weeks of October, many in the area celebrated the moisture – except cotton farmers. Hale and Lubbock County cotton farmer Cliff Harkey said he’s […]
Organic Growers Silent on Monsanto’s Cotton Hub Plan
April 6, 2016 by
A new hour and a new power are emerging in the West Texas cotton industry, as marked by last week’s groundbreaking ceremony for Monsanto‘s $140-million facility in Lubbock. The St. Louis-based company announced at a Lubbock Economic Development Alliance news conference in January that the state-of-the-art plant will be its primary U.S. hub for all commercial cotton-seed-processing operations. […]
From The Fields To The Runway
February 27, 2014 by
When one visits Lubbock for the first time, it can be a tad startling — especially if you’re from a big city like Houston or Dallas. As one looks out the window (depending on what season you visit) there’s either a plethora of red dirt or a crazy amount of cotton. At this point you […]
