cotton

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With the invention of an efficient cotton gin in the 1790s, cotton planting spread rapidly across the Deep South as far west as Texas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The two farms plant a large variety of crops, including nuts, corn, wheat, cotton, alfalfa and fruits and vegetables — all needing a variety of fertilizers and other nutrients.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

Parum noted that farmers who plant crops such as corn, soy, rice and cotton have experienced nationwide losses of $90 billion since 2023.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

“When macro traders went looking for laggards with catch-up potential, cotton was near the top of the list.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

I straightened my spine and smoothed my blue cotton frock.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu