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Farmers are attracted to the crop because it requires less intensive care than corn, and the grain can also be used to produce methane, alcohol, and energy products.  Area researchers are studying the seed in order to learn which varieties can succeed in different environments and climates; their work could have a profound effect on many Third World countries in coming years.</p> <p align="left">Other agricultural products grown in the Lubbock area include corn, wheat, sunflowers, soybeans, and a variety of vegetables.  Potatoes, the area's largest vegetable crop, are sold along with fresh onions, black-eyed peas, green bell peppers, jalapenos, and chilies in fresh produce stands during summer and fall months.</p> <p align="left">a new agricultural industry - grape growing and wine making - is taking off in West Texas.  The area's climate and soil quality provide perfect conditions for growing excellent grapes.  Indeed, the High Plains currently produces the lion's share of grapes used by wineries across the state.   The Lubbock area is home to three award-winning facilities - Cap*Rock, Llano Estacado, and Pheasant Ridge Wineries.  </p> <p align="left">In addition, the region is the focal point for significant agricultural research.   Scientists from Texas Tech University and the Texas A&M Research and Extension Center in Lubbock have made many important contributions to the world's agricultural industries.  the institutions' current projects include work on plant stress and water use.  Recently, pesticide research received a major boost with the arrival at Texas Tech of the Institute of Environmental and Human Health, which is located at the Reese Center (site of the former Reese Air Force Base).</p> </blockquote> </td> <td BGCOLOR="#000000" width="15">  </td> <td ALIGN="center" BGCOLOR="#99CCFF" VALIGN="TOP" rowspan="6" width="150" height="100%"> <table WIDTH="100%" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="0" id="table2"> <tr> <td bgcolor="#99CCFF" height="20" 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