Texas Cotton: America's Top Producer & Global High Plains Hub
Explore why Texas is the cotton capital of the U.S., its history before the oil boom, and how the High Plains region dominates global production.
Texas stands as the unrivaled giant in the American cotton industry. The story of Texas is inextricably linked to this crop, which fueled economic growth before the oil boom and continues to dominate agricultural output today. From the vast, sun-drenched High Plains of West Texas to the global shipping ports on the coast, cotton remains a vital thread in the state's economy, supporting a massive supply chain while facing the modern challenge of water sustainability from the Ogallala Aquifer.
