Market Analysis
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Cotton Highlights from October WASDE Report
USDA’s WASDE report for October – complied prior to Hurricane Michael – shows a slight increase in production and reduced…
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USDA: No Marketing Quota, Acreage Allotments for Cotton in 2019
According to USDA, no marketing quota or acreage allotments will be in effect for the 2019 upland cotton crop.
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Shurley: Bad Timing Doesn’t Bode Well for Southeast Cotton
Hurricanes and open cotton just don’t mix. But Dr. Don Shurley says market fundamentals remain sound, even in the face…
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Is a Trade and Market Crisis Looming?
Are the warning signs of an agricultural crisis beginning to show? Dr. O.A. Cleveland is concerned and explains why.
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Three Named to Cotton Research and Promotion Program Hall of Fame
The late W.L. “Billy” Carter, Jesse Moore and Charles Chewning have been selected as the 2018 class of the Cotton…
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The Market Could Use Billy Dunavant’s Skills Right Now
As prices continue to slip, the cotton market could use Billy Dunavant’s bold, cordial and personal leadership skills to ease…
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Tariff Jitters Push Market Down…For Now
Tariff jitters pushed cotton prices below 80 cents. But the drop may be short-lived, as fundamentals and demand remain strong.
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Cotton Board Seeks One Great Cotton Photo for 2019 Industry Calendar
The Cotton Board is looking for one great cotton photo to be featured in the organization’s 2019 Industry Calendar. Deadline…
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Market Continues Its Fall Balancing Act
A narrow four-cent trading range keeps the market teetering like Humpty Dumpty, even as demand remains bullish.
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Shurley: Florence Impact and Pre-Harvest Market Outlook
Dr. Don Shurley examines how Hurricane Florence could impact cotton production along the Mid-Atlantic coast, plus what might be needed…