IN THIS ISSUE
6 FROM THE MANAGER
features
Ginning difficult, but looking up
8 HARVEY RELIEF
Lending a hand to those in need
12 HURRICANE
Producers hit hard by epic storm
19 USDA
40
Post-Harvey bulletin released
39 CALENDAR
Make sure you don’t miss any events
40 FOOD & FUN
Celebrate Christmas in the kitchen
grain/cotton
11 GRAIN RECAP
Time to look at marketing next crop
10
supply
24 GIFT GUIDE
One stop shop for Christmas
26 BLUE CREEK MARKET
One of a kind finds for decor, gifts
32
28 SHOP HOP
Make the commitment to shop local
29 CHRISTMAS AT UNITED AG
Annual event set for 11/30
30 CATTLE TALK
Think long term for maximum results
32 PURINA TUB
New option for liquid alternative
34 HORSE
Taking care of your equine efficiently
24
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Rachael Eilts
ADVERTISING EXECUTIVE
Michelle Frankum
Main Office
911 S. Wharton St.
El Campo, TX 77437
979-543-6284
10 GETTING INVOLVED
Summits allow access to big players
18 COTTON RECAP
Harvey’s effects leave many questions
EDITORIAL
UNITED AG
9 NO CERTAINTY IN DC
Hurricane relief, farm bill pose issues
14 GLOBAL MARKETS
USDA report and what it means
connection
by United Ag
36 FEED MIXING PLANT
New facility construction underway
38 ETHANOL FREE
Danevang offers new option
General Stores:
El Campo
907 S. Wharton St.
El Campo, TX 77437
979-543-7756
Eagle Lake
201 E Hwy 3013
Eagle Lake, TX 77434
979-234-2191
Danevang
11338 S. Hwy 71
Danevang, TX 77432
979-543-6723
Edna
1116 S. Wells St.
Edna, TX 77957
361-782-5051
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Coast of Texas.