# Valley Cotton Farmer Taking New Warning on Bollworm Seriously

> A Mercedes, Texas cotton grower is working to protect his newly planted crop from bollworm, a moth whose larvae attack cotton fruiting bodies. He cites Texas A&M AgriLife Extension's new warning to Rio Grande Valley farmers about the pest. He says the crop is off to a good start and that production costs are high, including technology fees and cottonseed prices.

- Date: 2026-11-12 · published 2026-11-13T00:07:17.557Z
- Category: disease · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/96579-valley-cotton-farmer-taking-new-warning-on-bollworm-seriously
- Commodities: [Cottonseed Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CSM.md)

## Why it matters

Bollworm infestation could cut Rio Grande Valley cotton output and reduce cottonseed supply. The effect on feed markets is likely small and local at this stage.

## Sources

- krgv.com: https://www.krgv.com/videos/valley-cotton-farmer-taking-new-warning-on-bollworm-seriously

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