Can cotton breeding continue to deliver the necessary germplasm to take cotton production to the next level?
Oh, yes. As new technology in breeding tools, irrigation and production technology continue to come on line, there will be dynamic objectives to address in germplasm development. Turning to regional production constraints in disease and abiotic stress and utilizing an existing foundation of breeding lines with high fiber quality and yield potential can help us reach and continue to expand the next performance level. Is there a sense of pride or heightened pressure in knowing that more than half of U.S. cotton production is in Texas? Pressure comes from making sure we deliver the right kind of quality for the market, and I am already proud of the multi-disciplinary approach we will continue to deploy, bringing quality to the next level with improved fiber evaluation methodology and research in production and processing that addresses quality. Can the rest of the Belt learn anything from the success of cotton producers in the High Plains? Every region has its own challenges and forces be
