South Lubbock cotton farmers face dry conditions ahead of harvest
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – Cotton crops in south Lubbock are struggling after a winter with little rain and…
Drought puts pressure on South Plains cotton crop
By Emmy PowellCommunications Specialist Hot, dry weather is taking a toll on crops across the Texas South Plains.…
Cotton prices rally as Texas growing conditions turn mixed
After two years of low prices, cotton prices rallied — though Texas growers’ fortunes still depend heavily on…
Funding available for Texas row crop and vegetable producers
Texas row crop and vegetable producers looking to cut input costs, improve soil health and boost long‑term profitability…
South Plains cotton farmer: Futures, forecast offer hope after difficult years
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – Lubbock area farmers are racing the clock to finish planting their cotton by Friday.…
Warm and wet spring fuels pest pressures in Texas
A warm, wet spring has created near-ideal conditions for several damaging insects across parts of Texas, said a…
Cotton precision: Digital tools tested in Texas fields
The digital agriculture team of the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Corpus Christi has launched…
Texas Cotton Ginners’ Association hosts annual cotton trade show
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – People from all walks of life are meeting here in the hub city for…
Texas A&M AgriLife celebrates new home for center serving the High Plains
Texas A&M AgriLife held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Texas A&M AgriLife High Plains Research and Extension Center, a…
Agricultural Defense Program launched to protect Texas producers from pests and diseases
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – Implementing Texas House Bill 43 means making sure the priorities of agriculture producers are…
Miami beats defending national champ Ohio State 24-14 in the CFP quarterfinal at Cotton Bowl
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Keionte Scott returned an interception 72 yards for a touchdown, Carson Beck threw a…
AgriLife Extension names new agronomist to serve Texas High Plains
Kevin Heflin, Ph.D., brings a wealth of knowledge to his new position as an agronomy specialist with Texas…