While the recent dry weather conditions have allowed the harvest of both cotton and peanuts to pick up, it also created favorable conditions for cotton crop development. But, USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes the percentage of cotton bolls opening around the country are still behind the 5-year averages. And Rippey notes there are also delays in harvest progress for peanuts. In Alabama, …
Strong Cotton Demand and Lower Production Leads to Strong Prices
A strong demand for cotton, coupled with lower production, is leading to stronger forecast prices. Stephanie Ho has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025
USDA’s New Projections for Corn, Soybeans, Cotton and Oranges
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) October crop estimate, both corn and soybean production is up from the September estimate. But a story from Gary Crawford notes it is a different story for cotton. According to USDA, the U.S. season-average corn price received by producers is unchanged at $5.45 per bushel. The season-average soybean price for 2021/22 is forecast …
U.S. Cotton Production Forecast Up 23 Percent from Last Year
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has released their October crop reports, and Becky Sommer with NASS in Washington D.C. says the U.S. cotton production estimate is up 23 percent from last year’s crop. All cotton production is forecast at 18.0 million 480?pound bales, down 3 percent from the previous forecast, but up 23 percent from 2020. Based on conditions as of October 1, …
New USDA Crop and Livestock Reports Coming
Traders are anxiously awaiting USDA’s next round of reports which should give us a better idea of the size and market prospects for the major crops. And as Gary Crawford reports, USDA will also release revised forecasts for the livestock sector. USDA will release the new round of crop and livestock forecasts on Tuesday, October 12, noon EDT. Sponsored ContentCIR …
Southeast Cotton, Peanut Harvest Update
While peanut harvest continues, cotton harvest is trying to get underway in some areas of the Southeast. But USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes cool, wet weather has delayed crop development. In Alabama, only 64 percent of the cotton crop saw bolls opening, which compares to 78 percent last year and 84 percent is the 5-year average. Cotton harvested is at …
Beltwide Cotton Conferences Coming in January
The National Cotton Council is excited to announce that the NCC-coordinated 2022 Beltwide Cotton Conferences, is set for January 4-6 at the Marriott Rivercenter Hotel in San Antonio, Texas. The event will offer attendees timely updates on the latest research, technology and issues affecting U.S. cotton production and processing. Registration costs for the 2022 BWCC before December 16 are: $200 for …
Cotton Demand Experiencing a Strong Recovery
Cotton demand has experienced a strong recovery following the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic. But, economic analysts often underestimate the complexity of the global textile supply chain. National Cotton Council (NCC) Vice President of Economics and Policy Analysis, Dr. Jody Campiche, outlines some of the issues cotton merchants continue to face despite the recovery in demand. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, …
Southeast Cotton, Peanut Harvest Update
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says the condition of the nation’s cotton crop remains good, and has improved from last week. Rippey has a look at the number of cotton bolls opening across the country. In Alabama, only 51 percent of the cotton crop saw bolls opening, which compares to 74 percent last year and 78 percent is the 5-year average. …
GCC: Cotton Growers Be Wary of Defoliation Drift
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) and University of Georgia (UGA) Extension Cotton Team remind growers about the importance of on-target defoliation applications. Defoliation is the process by which the plant’s leaves must be removed before the cotton can be harvested. This helps speed up the plant’s maturity. Producers make a chemical application and, approximately two weeks later, …