In its September WASDE report, USDA projects higher U.S. production, exports and ending stocks despite a 4% drop in harvested area. Global consumption numbers continue to climb.
Cotton harvest is coming quickly, and with it comes the risk of damaging fires to very expensive equipment. Steven Monaco of 1st Fire Safety joins the Cotton Companion podcast to discuss fire prevention options for cotton pickers and strippers during harvest.
The early September Crop Scan AgReport shows a crop determined to finish strong despite some borderline hurricane impact and final insect clean-up.