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by Rob Meyer, Crop Quest
St. John/Pratt Division Manager
Q. Will cotton acres in Kansas increase or decrease next year?
A. Look for cotton acres to increase next year as more Kansas farmers are feeling the effects from years of drought. In certain communities south of Highway 54, I would expect to see as much as 50% of the current row crop acreage – both irrigated and dryland – turn to cotton. North of Highway 54 could see about 10% to 15% of the row crop acreage turn to cotton.
Cotton acres have been increasing every year in this area. This year, yields look decent even for a year without much rain. Cotton’s deep tap root helps the plant survive summers, although the increased amount of inputs make the plant a higher risk crop. Still, many dryland corn and milo producers are turning to cotton for the greater return in value.
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