Agriculture and Oil in Texas

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Reasons for migration to West Texas

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Opportunities in agriculture and oil.

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Dry farming techniques

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Methods to conserve moisture, such as deep plowing.

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Benefits of the Steel plow

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Made it easier to break tough soil.

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Role of windmills in farming

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Provided water for irrigation and livestock.

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Function of a thresher

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Separated grain from the stalks and husks, increasing efficiency.

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Growth of the agriculture industry in Texas

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Due to technological advancements and increased demand.

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Causes of the Cotton boom

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High demand and improved production methods.

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Leading cotton production state in the US

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Texas.

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Use of Cottonseed oil

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In cooking and manufacturing, increasing cotton demand.

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Impact of supply and demand on farmers

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Influenced crop prices and profitability.