USDA says 71% of the 2023 U.S. cotton crop was planted by June 4, with overall crop condition continuing to improve.
Our contributing cotton consultants say that growers, despite rains, are making good progress with planting, while also watching and treating thrips and knocking down weeds.
USDA’s Crop Progress report for the week ending May 28 shows that 60% of the U.S. cotton crop is now planted, with squaring reported in 3% of the crop.