U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin traveled to Altus over the weekend to meet with local cotton farmers and discuss the region’s economic future. The visit began with a briefing from representatives of the Plains Cotton Cooperative Association and community leaders, who provided updates on infrastructure developments, including progress on a warehouse project and a groundwater initiative designed to improve water quality in the area. n nDiscussions also focused on logistical and market access challenges facing Oklahoma’s cotton producers, particularly the difficulty of transporting their crops to high-value markets. These obstacles remain a key concern for sustaining agricultural growth and profitability in the region. n
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Senator Mullin meets with Altus Cotton Farmers to discuss area’s economic outlook
OKLAHOMA CITY (KSWO) – U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin visited Altus to meet with Cotton Farmers and discuss the area’s economic outlook. n nThe meeting happened over the weekend and began with a briefing from leaders from the Plains Cotton Cooperative Association and the Altus community. n nThose leaders gave a warehouse development update and talked about an ongoing groundwater project aimed at bringing quality water to Altus. n nThey also spoke about the challenges of getting Oklahoma cotton to lucrative markets.
