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Dust Bowl 2.0? How the Drought is Washing Out Hopes of Texas Cotton Production This Year

Drought continues to tighten its grip across the Plains, forcing farmers in West Texas to make some very difficult decisions this growing season. It's also causing concerns about crumbling cotton infrastructure.

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High Plains Water District sets lower tax rate, will hold election

HPWD recently approved its property tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year, and its constituents will soon elect a new HPWD board member.

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Texas' cotton industry is facing its worst harvest in years — costing the state more than $2 billion

Cotton is Texas’ largest crop, and industry experts say they expect just half the normal annual yield which will drive up costs for consumers.

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Texas Drought Decimates Cotton Production

Cotton production has been decimated by drought and extreme heat this year, costing Texas High Plains farmers and other agricultural industries at least

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Texas faces worst cotton harvest in years due to drought, heat

The cotton industry in Texas is facing its worst harvest in years due to drought and extreme heat, local media reported.Cotton is Texas' largest crop and agricultural export and in a good year, production can net $4 billion to $5 billion for .

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Texas' cotton industry is facing its worst harvest in years — costing the state more than $2 billion

Texas’ cotton industry is facing its worst harvest in years — costing the state more than $2 billion

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Texas drought costing state $2B through cotton industry

Cotton production has been decimated by drought and extreme heat this year, costing Texas High Plains farmers and other agricultural industries at least $2 billion.

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Texas' cotton industry is facing its worst harvest in years

Cotton is Texas’ largest crop, and industry experts say they expect just half the normal annual yield which will drive up costs for consumers.

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Texas' drought is costing the state's cotton farmers billions of dollars

Cotton is Texas’ largest crop, and industry experts say they expect just half the normal annual yield which will drive up costs for consumers.

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Why Texas' cotton industry is facing its worst harvest in years

Cotton is just one of many crops suffering under this year’s drought. Texas’ corn crop and rangelands are also suffering greatly affecting livestock.

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