The Southeast Farm Press reported this week that drier conditions in January have allowed cotton fields to dry off, allowing the resumption of cotton harvest. In early January 10-15 percent of the crop was still in the field, but by the end of the month just 5-10 percent of the crop was still left to harvest. Some may not be harvested at all due to poor quality. Weather, including Hurricane Michael, was one of the major factors in the poor cotton crop this year. You can read more here.
