Mary Jane Buerkle and Vikram Baliga talk about the South Plains' much needed rainfall and it's effects on ag producers as well as the water supply in general.
Mary Jane Buerkle of Plains Cotton Growers visited with Tom Collins and Laura Mac on Lubbock's First News about the 2014 Cotton Harvest.
Buerkle said the recent rains have affected this year's harvest.
"What we do need over the next few weeks is good open weather," she said...
Buerkle spoke on the state of the current state of the cotton crop on the High Plains which, in general, is in fairly good shape. She is optimistic about this year's crop producing the average for the area, which is about 4 million bales. She said that the rain the High Plains is currently receiving is welcome, but just a little too late to do most farms a lot of good.
Thursday on Lubbock's First News, Mary Jane Buerkle of Plains Cotton Growers described some things to expect at the upcoming annual meeting.
The meeting is free and open to the public. It will take place April 4 at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center...