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Farming is a long-term business proposition. Over the past few months, I have been looking for common elements or practices that create long-term value and success. Overwhelmingly, one of the most important factors is disciplined adherence to a well-designed plan. This is especially true for farmers. Ours is historically a low-margin business. Therefore, whether it’s… Read more »

The Adams’ Legacy of Farming Sitting at his kitchen table, Powell Adams reminisced on his lifetime of memories. From building his own home to always instilling a passion for life, family, and farming, Powell has built a legacy his family is proud to carry on. “It was all very, very special,” Powell said. “Not many people… Read more »

Cotton production in Kansas has the potential to increase significantly in the coming years thanks to a combination of factors. From 1996 through 2012, more than 1 million bales grown in more than 20 counties were ginned in the state, peaking at almost 131,000 bales in 2006. However, acreage and production soon began declining due to… Read more »

Since Plains Cotton Cooperative Association is a member-owned cooperative, there are committees that help oversee operations of each division. The Warehouse Division has a committee of nine members to assist with decision-making. The committee meets quarterly and serves in an advisory capacity to the PCCA Board of Directors on items such as capital expenditures and tariff changes. “The… Read more »

The Story of Johnny and Janney Anderson Considered a dynamic duo in the South Plains cotton industry, the Andersons have served the area’s producers and coop gins with an unmatched level of commitment. Since day one, their eyes have been set on the producers when they aren’t lovingly looking at each other. Both Johnny’s and… Read more »

Each year at the Texas Agricultural Cooperative Council (TACC) annual meeting, individuals in the industry are honored for succeeding in the areas of business, leadership, service, efficiency and more. This year, Randy Reid, Bob Snodgrass, and John Dunlap received awards for doing what they do best in the world of cotton and coops. RANDY REID… Read more »

EDUCATE. RESEARCH. INNOVATE. PROMOTE. These words tell their own version of cotton’s age-old story. However, over the past 50 years, the fiber crop has become more than just a “fluff in a field” with no voice. In 1966, The Cotton Research and Promotion Program was enacted to fulfill the needs of weary cotton producers who… Read more »

Some people work to live. Ricardo Franco lives to work. Originally from Julimes, Mexico, Franco learned the value of hard work at an early age. His parents both instilled in him a work ethic he can be proud of. When he was 19 years old, he came to the United States and almost immediately entered the ginning industry.… Read more »

Dedicated. This one word summarizes Barbara Jones during her time at Farmers Coop Gin in Anson, Texas. As manager, she always strived to keep her producers happy and keep the gin running efficiently. This past May, after a nearly 20-year career, Jones retired from being gin manager and said she is going to miss the… Read more »