The Southeast region of the nation is expected to plant 3,077,000 acres of cotton this year - virtually the same as the 3,098,000 acres as last year. Growers in the West region also plan on planting about the same amount of cotton this year as last - with California, Arizona and New Mexico growers aiming for 1,376,000 acres of upland cotton this year, compared with 1,375,000 acres in 1996 for those three states. Don't forget the 5th Big Country Farm and Ranch Show from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. today at the Taylor County Expo Center in Abilene. The show resumes for a second day from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. tomorrow, with the highlight of Thursday's activities coming with the annual meeting of the Rolling Plains Cotton Growers meeting at 10 a.m. in the Round Building. U.S. Rep. Charles Stenholm and Dr. James Supak of College Station, nationally noted authority on cotton production, top the list of RPCG speakers.
Admission is free.
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