Organic Growers Silent on Monsanto’s Cotton Hub Plan

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. […]

Juice Gets A Makeover

Imagine a place of ultimate serenity with the softest hint of freshness. Your mouth starts watering the moment you walk in the door and you instantly feel at home. According to owner Gina McLeod, this is only part of the ambiance she envisioned for her new business. “I like to describe it as urban grassroots,” […]