The Issue
Most Texas producers would like to forget about the 2011 season because of a recordbreaking drought that devastated cotton production in most parts of the state. High Plains producer Eddie Smith, however, says he’s optimistic that 2012 will be better. Early rains in West Texas this year could be an omen of better things to come.

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Feature Stories
• Texas Turnaround
• What Customers Want
  Home Textile Market Needs Cotton Quality
• TCGA: Want To Gin Smarter? Get An iPhone
• Web Poll: Weed Control Confidence Growing
• Trait Technology Approved
• Cotton's Agenda
  Rationale For Reality
• Research Continues On Root Rot Problem
• Attractive Jobs Await Ag Grads
• USDA Offers More Online Tools To Farmers
• A Tug Of War At 90 Cents
• Producers, Landowners Ready For CRP Signup
• How Will Peanuts Fit Into Arkansas Crop Mix?
• California Wants Immigration Solutions
• Farm Bureau Families Donate Food For Needy
• Georgia’s Coley Elected NCC Chairman
• China, U.S. Sign Ag Agreement

 
Columns & Departments
• Editor's Note
  Industry Leaders Deliver For Texas
• Industry Comments
  What is the most important issue facing the cotton industry in 2012?
• Specialists Speaking
  Pre-Planting Strategies Are Crucial
• Industry News
• Cotton Ginners Marketplace
  More than One Way To Skin a Cottonseed
• My Turn: Going Home

SPECIAL SECTION: TCGA
• TCGA Schedule of Events
• High Tech In Texas
• Barry Street, President
• Phil Hickman, Ginner of the Year
• TCGA Scholarship Program Continues To Thrive
• Dan Jackson, Incoming TCGA President
• Q&A: Lee Tiller Stays Optimistic About The Future
• Cotton Farming, TCGA – A Special Partnership
• Overton Hotel Will Serve As TCGA’s Headquarters
• TCGA Exhibitors & Booth Numbers
• Exhibit Hall Map
• Trust Completes Another Successful Year
• TCGA Officers and Directors
• Gin Courses Appeal To Bigger Audience
• What To Do In Lubbock
• Plains Cotton Growers
• TCGA Staff
• Tiller To Lead NCGA In 2012