Market Analysis
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USDA: 10 Million Cotton Acres Planted in 2016
USDA’s first acreage report for 2016 shows that U.S. cotton growers have planted 10 million acres in 2016 – a…
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Cotton Incorporated Strikes Back
When bullies come after our industry, who is better equipped to stare them down than Cotton Incorporated?
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Market Fundamentals Positive, but Not Yet Bullish
July prices are still bumping into resistance. But there are enough positive fundamentals in the market to provide a bit…
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Shurley on Cotton: Thoughts Ahead of the Acreage Report
There’s usually speculation on the June USDA Acreage number and how it might compare to the March Prospective Plantings number.…
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Commodity and Mill Actions Pushing Cotton Higher
It was a pretty good week for cotton, as fund money continued to flow to all commodities, and mills began…
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Mills, Speculators and Weather Driving Cotton Prices
Mother Nature’s recent whims are driving new money into cotton, as mills come to grips with rising prices and price…
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Shurley on Cotton: A Watchful Summer Lies Ahead
As planting season ends and summer approaches, the challenge for growers will be if, and when, to take price protection…
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Cotton Inc Debunks Food Babe Cotton Claims
Cotton Incorporated recently took on the Food Babe to debunk her unfounded statements about cotton and cottonseed. Forbes magazine applauded…
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Strange Mix of Positive Signs for the Market
Speculative funds, issues in India, U.S. plantings and strong sales have put the cotton market in a positive mood.
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Planting Progress, China’s Reserve Auctions Driving Market
Cotton futures had a few triple digit days this past week. Yet, thanks to a combination of influences, the bulls…