Fighting Drought in Texas Cotton Country

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What happened

Drought and an ailing aquifer were major topics of conversation when NASA scientists visited with farmers in the Texas High Plains.

Key facts

  • Reported by NASA and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:01:00 UTC.

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