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Cotton News

Missouri farmer charged with misuse of dicamba.

Crop Production

Missouri Farmer Charged With Illegal Use of Dicamba

A southeast Missouri farmer has been indicted on federal charges of illegally applying dicamba and damaging crops in neighboring fields.

November 15, 2020 11:57 AM

Associated Press

Cotton is a staple in West Texas, but thanks to research at Texas Tech University, researchers are digging into a new demand by turning the plant into bioplastic.

AgWeb

Turning Cotton into Bioplastics: TTU Researchers Digging Up New Demand

Texas Tech University researchers are digging into cutting edge research and helping the value of cotton all along the supply chain. From turning plants into bioplastic, the product could create a new demand.

November 13, 2020 09:35 AM

Tyne Morgan