Source: John Hart, SOUTHEAST FARM PRESS, 4/11/18


Ellis Jordan is hoping for a repeat performance of last year. Cooperative weather throughout the growing season led to one of the best cotton and peanut crops he’s ever seen. “Last year was a real good weather year for us. We need about five of those in a row,” the Columbus County, N.C., producer says. “We had timely rains and great conditions at harvest, so everything fell into place for a beautiful crop.”

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