Texas A&M AgriLife Cotton Study: Sulfur-Burner-Treated Irrigation Reduced Root-Zone Salinity and Increased Yield 20%
Jan 5, 2026
CTC Waterworks
Texas A&M AgriLife evaluated sulfur-burner-treated irrigation water in a Far West Texas cotton field with salinity and sodicity pressure. After one year, they reported ~19% lower root-zone salinity (0–30 cm) and ~20% higher lint yield vs. the long-term average—while emphasizing multi-year management is required. Here’s what the results mean and how to tell if this approach is worth evaluating on your farm.
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