NewsJuly 10, 1991
COTTON ACREAGE
KENNETT -- The Missouri cotton acreage for 1991 is below the March USDA planting forecasts, but the estimated 270,000 acres is the largest crop since 1977. "Many cotton fields are in excellent condition," says Michael R. Milam, agronomy specialist of Dunklin County. "But, there is still concern over some of the late-planted cotton. Many of the late fields which do not have irrigation are in need of rain...
KENNETT -- The Missouri cotton acreage for 1991 is below the March USDA planting forecasts, but the estimated 270,000 acres is the largest crop since 1977.
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"Many cotton fields are in excellent condition," says Michael R. Milam, agronomy specialist of Dunklin County. "But, there is still concern over some of the late-planted cotton. Many of the late fields which do not have irrigation are in need of rain.
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