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Mary Hightower is a communications specialist with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.

Arkansas Cotton Gins At All-Time Low Despite Most Productive Gin in the U.S.

Arkansas Cotton Gins At All-Time Low Despite Most Productive Gin in the U.S.

By Mary Hightower|May 26, 2025

Critical Period in AR for Irrigators, Crops and Equipment

Critical Period in AR for Irrigators, Crops and Equipment

By Mary Hightower|August 1, 2022

Cotton Sustainability Focus of July 30 Judd Hill Field Day

Cotton Sustainability Focus of July 30 Judd Hill Field Day

By Mary Hightower|June 14, 2021

Arkansas Gins See Net Gain of One, Says NASS

Arkansas Gins See Net Gain of One, Says NASS

By Mary Hightower|May 31, 2021

Spring Rains Have Growers Pondering Short-Season Cotton Tactics

Spring Rains Have Growers Pondering Short-Season Cotton Tactics

By Mary Hightower|May 24, 2021

Arkansas Cotton: Rain Impacts Potential, Year Ends in Market Recovery

Arkansas Cotton: Rain Impacts Potential, Year Ends in Market Recovery

By Mary Hightower|January 4, 2021

Arkansas Gins Head Into Extra Innings

Arkansas Gins Head Into Extra Innings

By Mary Hightower|January 17, 2020

Despite Some Planting Issues, AR Cotton Outlook is Bright

Despite Some Planting Issues, AR Cotton Outlook is Bright

By Mary Hightower|December 17, 2019

Arkansas Gin Numbers Decline in 2018

Arkansas Gin Numbers Decline in 2018

By Mary Hightower|May 28, 2019

First in Series of Cover Crop Fact Sheets Now Online

First in Series of Cover Crop Fact Sheets Now Online

By Mary Hightower|September 25, 2018

Arkansas Gin Numbers Rebounding as Cotton Acres Rise

Arkansas Gin Numbers Rebounding as Cotton Acres Rise

By Mary Hightower|June 20, 2018

Biopesticide Option for Bollworm, Budworm Control

Biopesticide Option for Bollworm, Budworm Control

By Mary Hightower|April 15, 2018

Online Training for Auxin Use in AR Now Open

Online Training for Auxin Use in AR Now Open

By Mary Hightower|February 20, 2018