There’s a 70 percent chance that El Niño could impact U.S. agriculture this year. But how long and how strong will determine how positive its effects could be.
According to the June 22 USDA Crop Progress report, one fourth of the 2014 U.S. cotton crop is now squaring, boll set has started in some areas, and more than half of the crop is rated good to excellent.
Reports show Mississippi cotton acres are up nearly 40 percent over 2013, leaving cotton producers optimistic despite frequent planting delays.