On April 2, 2024, about 350 people gathered in Lubbock for the 67th annual meeting of the Plains Cotton Growers (PCG). PCG’s President Martin Stoerner opened the meeting stating the last two years have been tough for the producers, but the industry is resilient and hopes for a better 2024. The
For the 2023-24 cotton season, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has increased US cotton crop production projection to 16.5 million bales (1 bale = 480 pounds) or 14% above the 2022-23 crop and 6% above the 3-year average. “The June forecast increased due to recent precipitation in the Southwest region that improved moisture […]