Lyford cotton and corn fields benefit as recent rains ease water costs
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Recent rains in the Rio Grande Valley are benefiting cotton and corn farmers, particularly Travis Johnson of Johnson Farms in Lyford. He reported receiving about three inches of rain, which will enhance his harvest and reduce irrigation costs. Johnson typically spends around $28 per acre on watering, and this rain will allow him to delay irrigation for several weeks. The cotton produced will be processed into bales for textiles, and both quality and quantity will affect his earnings. Johnson noted that June rains are crucial for completing the cotton crop before the drier July weather arrives.
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