Market Analysis
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2013 Crop in the Ground and Catching Up Quickly
Based on the June 17 cotton progress report issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), cotton planting for the…
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Cotton Market Sustains Strong Run Thanks to USDA Report
Cotton’s happy times continue to roll as the market blessed USDA’s June supply demand report with consecutive strong bullish days;…
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USDA Reduces U.S. Cotton Production Forecast to 13.6 Million Bales
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has reduced its 2013/14 cotton production forecast to 13.6 million bales, primarily due…
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Cleveland: Setting the Stage for Higher Cotton Prices
Happy days are here again – if you have a stand, or prospects for one. There are a number of…
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Cleveland: Another Bearish Week for Cotton, But Opportunities Lie Ahead
The cotton market was a bit battered this week as the old crop July contract took the new crop December…
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No Referendum Needed for Cotton Research and Promotion Program
Based on the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) review of the 1990 amendments to the Cotton Research and Promotion Act, the…
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Cleveland: Support Level Holds in Bearish Week for Cotton
Cotton prices broke lower on the week, but remained within the important 82-88 cent trading range. While I had expected…
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Terrell: U.S. Cotton Production Has Limited Effect on Cotton Prices
By Sterling T. Terrell The question that I am still asked most frequently is, “So what do you think cotton…
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Cleveland: Prices Holding Steady as Plantings Gear Up
By Dr. O.A. Cleveland Cotton futures were generally steady during the week, trading daily with only double digit gains or…
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Debate Heating Up on World Cotton Futures Contract
It’s going to happen, and everyone knows it. Sooner or later, the industry will settle on a global cotton contract…