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Texas Cotton Growers Face Price Struggles Amid Record Yields

9/20/2025

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Texas cotton growers struggle with low prices despite record yields, requiring careful management of defoliation and harvest aids to ensure quality.
Experts highlight the need for timely applications of plant growth regulators (PGRs) and defoliants to enhance harvest results.
Revol Greens will close its California facility in November, shifting focus to more efficient operations in Texas and other states.
The Texas site has cut labor hours per kilogram by 50% through improved processes.
Industry leaders urge realistic expectations in controlled environment agriculture, noting slower returns on investment compared to traditional farming.

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Story summary

Texas cotton growers struggle with low prices despite record yields, requiring careful management of defoliation and harvest aids to ensure quality.
Experts highlight the need for timely applications of plant growth regulators (PGRs) and defoliants to enhance harvest results.
Revol Greens will close its California facility in November, shifting focus to more efficient operations in Texas and other states.
The Texas site has cut labor hours per kilogram by 50% through improved processes.
Industry leaders urge realistic expectations in controlled environment agriculture, noting slower returns on investment compared to traditional farming.