Cotton Crisis in South Lubbock | Lubbock News

Cotton farmers in south Lubbock are reeling from a punishing drought that’s stretched back through winter and summer, with record heat and zero rain crippling their crops. Without natural moisture to rely on, even irrigation can’t save yields — and the USDA predicts nearly 300,000 fewer bales this year. But hope isn’t gone: new farm bill changes and crop insurance are giving growers like fourth-generation farmer Thomas Kennedy the confidence to keep planting, even when the weather doesn’t cooperate. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1f8f5e010ae75b8e