Cotton
USDA’ s cotton crop progress ratings for the week ended Aug. 29.
Last week’s Hurricane Irene dumped heavy rain on nearly all of the cotton in Virginia and North Carolina. But it could have been worse.
Mississippi’s young cotton crop has already faced a list of challenges including flooding, late planting, insects and now drought.
Strong demand for cotton will push the new-crop annual average price to a new record high despite anticipated record-high global cotton production.
Will the expected increase of cotton acres actually get in the ground?
Cotton market fundamentals look strong but opinions are mixed after prices slipped from last week’s historic highs.
Key figures from USDA’s S&D, Production Reports
USDA’ s cotton progress and condition ratings for the week ended Aug. 8.
Percent squaring is well above average; not so for boll setting.
Farmers are in the midst of tax season. What do they need to keep in mind when they talk to their banker? AgDay’s Clinton Griffiths talks with Ashley Arrington of AgriAuthority.
From equipment to infrastructure, it’s an area that thrives on cotton. Machinery Pete says moisture is what drives equipment interest in the West Texas area.
Wheat sales abroad were also impressive the week ended July 13.