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Texas’ cotton industry is facing its worst harvest in years — costing the state more than $2 billion
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LUBBOCK — Cotton manufacturing has been decimated by drought and excessive warmth this 12 months, costing Texas Excessive Plains farmers and different agricultural industries not less than $2 billion, in response to one estimate.
“There’s simply not a lot crop on the market,” stated Brad Heffington, a cotton farmer in Littlefield. “Numerous cotton burned up and quite a lot of it by no means even made it as much as start with.”
Heffington’s farm is about 40 miles northwest of Lubbock within the state’s Excessive Plains, an space that stretches from Lubbock to the tip of Panhandle and covers 42 counties. The area produces an abundance of cotton and cottonseed, accounting for 66% of the state’s complete yield. It’s greater than a 3rd of the nation’s complete crop. It’s 4% globally.
In a great 12 months, cotton manufacturing can internet $4 billion to $5 billion for the Excessive Plains economic system alone. The Worldwide Heart for Agricultural Competitiveness at Texas Tech College estimates cotton manufacturing within the Excessive Plains might be down by $2 billion this 12 months.
As almost all the state — 95% — faces drought circumstances, farms have been pressured to chop their losses. Cotton is only one of many crops struggling below the drought. In keeping with the U.S. Division of Agriculture’s Crop Progress report, 29% of Texas corn is in very poor situation and 39% of the state’s vary lands are as properly. This has significantly affected livestock, as cattle gross sales elevated this summer season because of dry pastures and low hay provide to feed the cattle.
“They’ve needed to liquidate their cattle herds because of the truth that there’s nothing for the cattle to eat with out supplemental feeding,” stated Brant Wilbourn, affiliate director of commodity and regulatory actions at Texas Farm Bureau.
A foul 12 months for cotton spells catastrophe for the state, which leads the nation in cotton manufacturing. Because the state’s largest agricultural export, cotton is liable for 1000’s of jobs in different sectors, akin to ginning corporations, warehouses and oil mill processing crops.
It gained’t be solely these in agriculture who really feel the influence of this 12 months’s loss. With out the disposable revenue from producers within the space, eating places, small companies, automobile dealerships and extra may also be damage from the sudden financial downturn within the unstable economic system.
And as demand for cotton rises because of low provide, shoppers additionally will see an increase in merchandise or attire with cotton.
“The largest earner within the South Plains is the agriculture business, so it’s a severe deal when your entire economic system feels that,” Heffington stated.
These issues have been induced largely by environmental circumstances, together with the continuing drought that began final 12 months. Scientists have discovered that local weather change has pushed common temperatures increased in Texas, making warmth waves and droughts worse and providing much less reduction at night time.
A late summer season thunderstorm types over the remnants of the 2021 cotton crop on Monday.
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Justin Rex for The Texas Tribune
Pricey harm from drought is a recurring drawback in Texas. Knowledge from the Nationwide Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Nationwide Facilities for Environmental Data reveals that since 2010, seven drought occasions have value Texas not less than $1 billion. Taken collectively, it’s an estimated $10 billion to $20 billion, not together with this 12 months’s harm.
Whereas a lot of Texas has seen rain over the past two weeks, it’s two months too late for this 12 months’s crops.
“You possibly can drive from right here to Amarillo to Seminole to Midland down the Rolling Plains and see it’s onerous to achieve crop wherever,” Heffington stated. “It’s astonishing.”
What Heffington has on his farm now isn’t promising. It’s certainly one of his worst crops within the 35 years he’s been farming. The cotton that did handle to develop has a bloom on the prime the scale of a small acorn — half of its typical dimension. As soon as crop insurance coverage adjusts the worth of the fields subsequent month, that cotton possible might be thought of a loss.
This 12 months, it’s anticipated that solely 2 million acres of cotton might be harvested within the area, barely lower than half of final 12 months’s yield.
“We are going to in all probability get 10,000 bales, and we common 55,000-plus,” stated Philip Manske, gin supervisor at Related Cotton Growers in Crosbyton.
This may result in modifications in employment, Manske stated. As an alternative of hiring round 40 folks as the corporate did final 12 months, the gin will possible rent solely 15 folks. Harvest season often lasts three months, however this 12 months, Manske is anticipating solely 20 days of labor.
“We’re taking a look at hiring 30 much less folks, in order that’s 30 much less households,” Manske stated. “Everyone’s going to learn the way necessary agriculture is to West Texas. It’s going to have an effect on all people.”
In keeping with Darren Hudson, director of the Worldwide Heart for Agricultural Competitiveness, the estimated $2 billion loss can be earlier than an insurance coverage payout. Even then, crop insurance coverage covers solely the producer and never all the opposite sectors within the processing chain. The middle has estimated that ginning corporations alone will lose $230 million.
Heffington stated that crop insurance coverage is so much like dwelling insurance coverage, in that prospects aren’t 100% lined.
“There’s nonetheless simply a spot there that it’s a must to both dig into financial savings or refinance some fairness,” Heffington stated.
Making issues worse is that cotton costs are at a stage seen as soon as each 10 years, in response to Kody Bessent, CEO of Plains Cotton Growers. Cotton is buying and selling for as much as $1 for a pound, when the common is 70 cents a pound. That is due to excessive demand from a brief cotton crop nationally, not simply in Texas.
“So there’s an absence of provide going into subsequent 12 months, much more want for attire and a stronger demand for natural-based fibers,” Bessent stated. “The problem is having a provide and having that cotton prepared.”
A robust crop subsequent 12 months would assist the area recuperate from a few of the agricultural losses this 12 months, however Wilbourn, of the Texas Farm Bureau, stated the results will nonetheless be felt.
“Numerous rural communities in Texas rely on agriculture,” Wilbourn stated. “Whether or not or not it’s associated to cotton gins, people that work on farms or simply another economic system typically [where] farmers [are] spending their cash.”
Sneha Dey contributed to this story.
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North Texas SC Defeats Real Monarchs 2-1 | North Texas SC
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Herriman, Utah (June 30, 2024) – North Texas SC (8-1-5, 33 points) obtained its fifth road win of the 2024 MLS NEXT Pro season after defeating Real Monarchs (4-9-1, 14 points) 2-1 from Zions Bank Stadium. Second half goals from Enes Sali and Isaiah Parker sealed the comeback win for North Texas.
FIRST WIN IN THE GARBINI ERA
Interim head coach Michel Garbini earned his first win since being appointed interim head coach on June 11. Garbini made his North Texas SC interim head coach debut on June 22 in North Texas’ 3-3 draw versus Austin FC II.
NORTH TEXAS HEAT
With tonight’s 2-1 win over Real Monarchs on the road, North Texas SC is on a six-game unbeaten streak (5-0-1). The team has scored 16 goals and conceded only six in the last six matches since starting the unbeaten run.
THREE IN A ROW
Forward Enes Sali scored his fifth goal of the season in the 63rd minute of the match via a penalty kick. Sali is the first North Texas SC player to score in three consecutive matches this season. Two of the three goals scored were away from home.
PARKER FLYING DOWN THE WING
FC Dallas 2022 SuperDraft Pick Isaiah Parker netted his first goal of the 2024 season. Parker’s last goal for North Texas was on September 3, 2022, against MNUFC2 in a 2-1 win. He became the eighth different goal scorer for North Texas SC this season.
JUNE RECORD
North Texas SC finished the month of June unbeaten with a 3-0-1 record. The three wins came on the road and the draw at home. North Texas holds an all-time record of 11-5-4 when playing in June since 2019.
UP NEXT: KICKING JULY OFF BY HOSTING THE TWOSIES
North Texas SC hosts MNUFC2 on Wednesday, July 3, at Choctaw Stadium. The match kicks off at 7:45PM CT and will be available to watch on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
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Reports: Texas A&M baseball hiring Washington head coach Jason Kelly as next pitching coach
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BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Texas A&M baseball is set to hire Washington head coach Jason Kelly as its next pitching coach, as first reported by The Eagle.
Kelly’s hire comes hours after former pitching coach Michael Earley signed to become the Aggies’ head coach.
Other reports are out that A&M is targeting Texas pitching coach Caleb Longley to join the staff.
Kelly spent the past two years as the head coach for the Huskies after seven seasons as the Huskies’ pitching coach.
In Kelly’s first season at the helm of the UW program, Washington had a 17-12 league record was good for third in the standings. The Huskies garnered a 35-20 overall record, earning the 12th NCAA Regional bid in program-history. The 35 wins were the second most by a first-year head coach for the Huskies.
Six players from Kelly’s inaugural UW squad were selected in the 2023 MLB Draft, the second time Washington has had at least five players drafted since 2014. Kiefer Lord, taken 86th overall by the Baltimore Orioles, became the highest-drafted Husky since 2015. Case Matter (Texas Rangers), Stu Flesland III (Colorado Rockies), Johnny Tincher (Cleveland Guardians), Will Simpson (Oakland Athletics) and Coby Morales (New York Yankees) also heard their names called.
In 2024, Washington had a 19-31-1 record and missed the postseason.
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Peyton Manning Reveals His Relationship with Texas Longhorns QB Arch Manning
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Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning is set to begin the 2024 college football season as the backup to Quinn Ewers. More than likely, fans will have to wait until next season to see him in action.
Despite being a backup quarterback, Manning is one of the most popular names across the nation.
A lot of his popularity comes from him being the nephew of former NFL superstars Peyton and Eli Manning. However, he has also shown massive potential for the future.
Many fans are curious about just how much the young Manning works with his uncles. Peyton Manning, especially, is viewed as one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever play football.
In a recent quote during the Manning Pass Academy, Peyton opened up about his relationship with Arch.
“I’m well-documented on how proud we are of Arch. I try to be a resource to him. He and I worked out several weeks ago together.”
Clearly, Peyton has been a key mentor for the young quarterback. While he has been a mentor and a resource, he doesn’t seem to be taking a very active role in Arch’s development.
At this point in time, no one knows exactly what to expect from Manning’s future. Until he’s on the field and playing, no one knows if he will live up to the hype.
Even though he hasn’t played much as a college football player, he has found plenty of success.
His success has come off-the-field, in the form of the NIL market.
Right now, Manning ranks No. 3 among all NIL athletes. The only two athletes ahead of him are Shedeur Sanders and Livvy Dunne.
Currently, the young quarterback has received an NIL valuation of $2.8 million. That is an insane number for a player who has only thrown five passes as a college quarterback.
All of that being said, Manning is staying ready for an opportunity to play. He knows it likely won’t be this season, but he’s one injury or a slow start from Quinn Ewers away from possibly seeing playing time.
Expect to see the young quarterback continue racking up impressive NIL money. He has stayed the course and has handled his situation perfectly. A bright future awaits him with the Longhorns when his number is finally called.
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