How to Prosper in Boll Weevil Territory

The book offers a hands‑on guide for cotton growers confronting the relentless boll weevil. Drawing on decades of work across Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas, the author combines field experience with scientific study to show how a farmer can still earn a living in heavily infested districts. It begins by explaining why an early‑maturing cotton crop is the cornerstone of any successful operation, and how timing can turn a potential loss into profit.

Readers are walked through a series of concrete steps: trimming the planted area to allow more intensive care, choosing warm, well‑drained soils, deep plowing and firm seed beds, and applying commercial fertilizer where the soil responds. The text also stresses the importance of crop rotation and diversification, recommending legumes and other grains to keep the soil fertile and the pest count low. Throughout, the advice stays rooted in practical, low‑cost techniques that ordinary farmers can adopt without expensive equipment.