Growers Face ‘Perfect Storm’ of Input Cost Spikes in 2026
By Beck Barnes|July 20, 2026Fuel and fertilizer prices surged at planting time for row crop producers in the Cotton Belt.
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Producers Endure Costly Input Price Spikes in 2026
July 6, 2026For row crop producers across the nation, late winter and early spring are key seasonal windows for fertilizer sourcing. Just as producers are making their final cropping decisions for the coming planting season, they will also think about plant and soil nutrition. … Read More
Shurley: USDA Acres Report Boosts US Crop, But Not By Much
July 2, 2026The numbers say growers will plant 210,000 acres more than they said they intended to plant back in March. USDA’s Acreage report is the first estimate of actual acres planted. If realized, acreage will be up over half… Read More
Shurley: USDA Crop Adjustments Could Be Encouraging for Cotton
July 13, 2026The latest USDA numbers could help to add some support to the market. No promises and the outlook is uncertain, but the current numbers could be viewed as encouraging. First of all, some production, supply and demand for… Read More
Ramkumar: Indian Mills Value American Cotton’s Quality and Reliability
July 2, 2026India’s appetite for imported cotton is growing, while cost and the need for quality fiber will influence its imports. China and India are both leading cotton and textile producers, while cotton-made goods from India are a major export… Read More
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