by external | Feb 12, 2021
Don Shurley, UGA Professor Emeritus of Cotton Economics – Cotton prices have been highly variable (wild) over the past week or more with triple digit moves up and down for 6 consecutive days Feb 4-11. Typically, this can be a sign of market surprises (good or...
by external | Jan 22, 2021
Don Shurley, UGA Professor Emeritus of Cotton Economics – Old crop March futures pushed above 81 cents this week. New crop December topped 77 cents. Old crop was down a little to close out the week, but cotton enjoyed another good week due to several positive...
by Doug Mayo | Jan 15, 2021
– Some of the most challenging conversations, in almost any relationship, are the ones about money. This is certainly true as farmers and landowners negotiate lease agreements, or managers and workers negotiate wages for the year ahead. As with all statistics,...
by Stephen Greer | Jan 8, 2021
– Stephen Greer, Santa Rosa County County Extension Director Thinking about starting a small farm enterprise or diversifying your existing operation? Starting a new venture of this kind is very exciting, but it can also be very challenging. The challenges are...
by external | Jan 8, 2021
Don Shurley, UGA Professor Emeritus of Cotton Economics – 2020 is now in the rear view mirror. We gladly say good riddance, as 2020 was not a good year for many and for many reasons. 2021 brings hope of better outcomes. Old-crop March futures have now reached...
by external | Dec 18, 2020
Don Shurley, UGA Professor Emeritus of Cotton Economics Last week was the best week, news-wise, for cotton in quite a while. USDA’s monthly production estimates finally showed the lower US crop that many have long said was out there. Supply/demand projections also...
