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.
ANDREWS – With the crack of the bat this week, the longtime Lakeside Ballpark project was christened.
SNYDER – New Snyder police officer Nicolas Miller was sworn-in and presented with his badge during a ceremony Monday morning at the Scurry County Law Enforcement Center. The job is MIller’s first position in law enforcement.
TAHOKA – The Tahoka High School gymnasium, located at N. 4th and Ave. P, has been designated as an alternate location for an upcoming district jury selection process, approved last Monday by the Lynn County Commissioners Court at the request of 106th District Judge Reed Filley.
STANTON – An accidental fire on the south side of Stanton led to an enormous explosion that could be felt for miles last week.
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