Market Analysis
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Shurley: The March to 80 Cents
With prices nearing 80 cents, it’s an opportunity to price part of your expected 2018 production and/or add to previous…
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All Eyes on the Southwest as Contract Periods Shift
Mother Nature’s willingness to drop water on the Southwest plains will dictate price movement, as the May futures contract expires…
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Four Ways to Keep Cotton in the Spotlight
There’s still a lot to like about cotton this year, despite competitive, logistical and political issues that could prove challenging…
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USDA Announces 2018 Loan Rate Differentials
USDA’s Farm Service Agency has announced the 2018-crop loan rate differentials for upland and extra-long staple cotton.
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Tariff Discussions Emphasize Need for Free Trade
Free, but fair, trade is the need of the hour.
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Strong Demand, Drought Concerns Pushing Prices
Thanks to mill demand, shrinking quality stocks and increased drought concerns in the Southwest, cotton continues to post gains in…
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Cotton Highlights from April WASDE Report
April’s USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates move projected U.S. cotton exports up and domestic ending stocks down, as…
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Branding is Key Marketing Tool for U.S. Cotton
Brands mean trust, which sells products, and cotton is no exception.
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Shurley on Cotton: More Tariff Talk
The jury is still out on whether or not the “verbal war” between the U.S. and China will actually result…
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Market Holds in Face of Tariff Rumblings
World consumption continues to support prices, but the mere suggestion of tariffs makes speculative fund managers nervous and increases market…