Market Analysis
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Cotton Highlights from September WASDE Report
USDA’s WASDE report for September shows larger U.S. production, exports and ending stocks, with slight changes in world production, consumption…
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Market Still in Sideways Mode, Awaiting Latest USDA Reports
Price swings will continue until the U.S. and world crop sizes are better defined. Hopefully, the upcoming September USDA reports…
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Market Still Sluggish, But Don’t Believe Demand Rumors
After another muggy week of trading, some rumors are suggesting that cotton demand is waning. Don’t believe that for a…
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Whiplash Market is Testing Price Support Levels
The market’s whip saw activity could challenge the 81 cent support level, as speculators start backing away.
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Cotton Board 2017 Annual Report Now Available
The Cotton Board’s 2017 Annual Report is now available online.
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Shurley: Manage Plastic Contaminants to Protect Price
Contamination from plastics continues to be a serious problem impacting the U.S. cotton industry right now.
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Cotton Board Okays 2019 Cotton Inc. Budget; Elects New Officers
The Cotton Board has recommended Cotton Incorporated’s proposed 2019 budget to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, and elected new officers…
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August Doldrums Chill the Thrill in the Market
After six months with promises of greatness, the August doldrums have arrived and the cotton market is hanging on with…
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Bears Take a Small Bite Out of the Market, But Not Demand
USDA’s August report allowed the bears to take a small bite out of the market. But it certainly could have…
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Cotton Highlights from August WASDE Report
Based on field surveys, USDA’s WASDE report for August bumps U.S. cotton production, exports and stocks slightly higher, while also…