Stichler said this situation puts Texas farmers in a difficult position. Some growers will go out of business because the cost of production is higher than the price they are receiving for the commodity. Stichler said growers cannot do anything about the price they receive. When the price is low, you don't make any money on it. Dr. John Robinson, Extension economist in Weslaco, said the sorghum harvest has been going on for at least two weeks in his area.
Yields are much better than last year.
In the Panhandle, district Extension director Bob Robinson said his area has been cool and dry. He also said western corn rootworm larvae are evident in fields on continuous corn that have no at-plant insecticide application. Some stands were lost to hail and unusually cool temperatures. He said the cool weather has also allowed thrips to cause considerable damage to the cotton crop. He said the cool temperatures have hampered the growth of the sorghum.