[social_warfare]December always brings a lot of reflection about the year and this year has definitely followed that trend. Maybe even moreso since I had a big birthday and celebrated a month of memories. Here on the blog, I have a tradition of looking back at the past year -- some of the things … [Read more...]
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Which states produce the most cotton? Acres, Pounds & More
(Editor's note: This post will be updated annually in mid January with the most recent year's production numbers.) When you are really close to something, you sometimes forget that other people will find things you know somewhat automatically of interest. That's the case with a couple of posts … [Read more...]
Wrapping Up in History, Family & Cotton
I love hearing people tell their stories about how cotton makes them feel, so much so I have welcomed a series of posts on the topic. It isn't the factual pieces I write like what a cotton plant looks like as much how warm it makes hearts as well as bodies. There have been several of these that I … [Read more...]
Two City Girls on the Farm for a Day
In October, I spent several days in Memphis. On one trip, you may remember I got stuck in the mud on a turnrow in a cotton field and I became one of the problems cotton farmers can have when it rains at harvest time! A couple of weeks later, I returned to Memphis and with really nice weather, I … [Read more...]
What cotton harvest problems can farmers have when it rains?
This weekend, I accidentally called a friend who farms (ok, I butt dialed him) and he called me back. We enjoyed the serendipity of it all and had a good visit. As is always the case, weather was a major discussion point. Seems not only was Memphis cooler and wetter than I'd like but he could … [Read more...]
What You Should Know About Cotton in September
I have to say, it has been too long since I stepped into a cotton field, so when people send me photos online reminding me where we are in the cotton season, I get pretty excited. Seemed like a good time to do a quick status check on the crop since a couple of people have sent me photos from the … [Read more...]
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