D&J Gin gins first bale of cotton in Lockney

D&J Gin, Inc. of Lockney, Texas, ginned the first bale of cotton in Lockney on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022 at approximately 3 p.m. The cotton was grown by Garry Burson just west of Lockney. Delta Pine 1822 XF and NexGin 3500XF were two varieties harvested. Results: 32.16% Lint turnout and produced 101 bales. Garry says this field yielded right at 4.2 bales per acre. The cotton was als...