By Kara Bishop His name was Ferdinand Valentine Kveton, but everybody called him Fred. Fred Kveton. Source: Texas Agricultural Extension Service - "The Extensioner" November 1949. Born in Moravia, Czech…
By Kara Bishop W.B. Criswell, Lubbock County producer, served as PCG President from 1975 to 1977. On a quiet neighborhood street in Idalou, Texas, sits a 92-year-old man looking for…
Jordy, his wife Maegan and their children: Aubrey (11), Ace (10), Harper (9) and Tagg (5) By Kara Bishop Q: Did you grow up in agriculture? A: I grew…
Today, we dedicate Faces of Cotton to the men and women who have served, fought and protected our country. In honor of Veterans Day, we share stories of those who…
It’s hard to know where to go if you don’t know where you’ve been. While working on a historical timeline for Plains Cotton Growers, I’ve been transported back to another…
On Oct. 13, 2022, Peyton Wilde brought in the first bale of the season for Idalou Coop Gin. I shared the post on the Plains Cotton Growers Facebook page, not…
There are people out there that do the work — yet few people know they do it. They are quiet, reserved, happy to do things behind the scenes. They don’t…
Down in the Nittany Valley at the central ridge of the Allegheny Mountains sits Howard, Pennsylvania. This metropolis in Centre County of 720 people and one traffic light is where…
April 8, 2021 Quentin Shieldknight was in the worst shape of his life — or so he thought. “Man,” he said looking at one of his field hands while working…
20 Questions with Tony Williams Today is Tony Williams’ last day working for the Texas Cotton Ginners’ Association (TCGA). I called him on Monday — his last day in the…
Eight Seconds with Guyle Roberson Waiting for his turn to run drills, Guyle Roberson breathed in and out, clenching and unclenching his hands. Jogging in place, staring at the other…
The best time to call a farmer is when they’re on the tractor, according to Lloyd Arthur, a producer in Crosby County who had some time on his hands to…
