Production expectations are good for Texas cotton, but low prices may stymie positive outcomes for growers.
USDA’s June 30 Planted Acres report shows that U.S. cotton growers have planted an estimated 10.1 million acres of upland and Pima cotton in 2025 – a 10% decrease in total acres from 2024.
With most Arkansas cotton in the ground, growers are now contending with high soil moisture and the prospect of stunted plants if things don’t dry out soon.