From water rights to labor — farmers say challenges remain in crop production.
Texas Panhandle farmer Jaime Rocha says water is running out in his area. “That’s going to be the biggest issue within the next 5 to 10 years,” he says.
He tells Brownfield he’s already considering future changes to his operation. “Incorporating different practices,” he says. “Like instead of taking corn to grain to maybe silage where you don’t have to water it as long. Obviously, crop selection is a big part – you know we’re not guaranteed to be able to grow corn in this area in 10 years.” Rocha typically raises corn and cotton — but storms and widespread flooding wiped his cotton crop out this year and he planted milo instead.
Farmers adjust farming practices to mitigate production challenges
