Delta cotton farmers say they’re trying to survive

Two cotton farmers in the Delta say multiple years of high input costs and low commodity prices have caused a dire economic situation. Barry Bean is a farmer based in Pemiscot, Dunklin and New Madrid Counties in Missouri. “We’re producing a crop that’s worth about 62 cents (per pound) today, net in your pocket. It […]

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