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San Benito family produces nation's first cotton bale of the year
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Gabriela Gonzalez , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News
· June 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The cotton picked by the family weighed 3,480 pounds and was field cotton.
A San Benito family has achieved a notable milestone in the agricultural sector. They have harvested the first cotton bale of the year in the United States. The family in question operates a business called Brown Tract Land & Sugar.
The cotton picked by the family weighed 3,480 pounds and was field cotton. This cotton will be processed into a bale once the cotton gins are operational. Further information about this achievement can be found through ValleyCentral, the local news source that reported on the story.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 19, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News ·
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