ABSTRACT

The Texas Boll Weevil Eradication program completed a successful year in 2002 with more than 5.7 million acres in 12 active zones. Support from growers, grower organizations, Texas and federal legislators, USDA research and implementation agencies and Texas agricultural research and education agencies, and the Texas Department of Agriculture has grown stronger with continued program success. Retention referenda conducted in four zones 2001 and 2002 have reaffirmed growers desire to continue the program. Four more zones will hold retention referenda in 2003.