by external | Sep 15, 2023
Don Shurley, UGA Professor Emeritus of Cotton Economics Since the low in the 77-78 cents area back in June, prices (December futures) have made three runs at the 89-90 cents area. Each time, prices retreated a bit—failing to sustain that level. I feel confident in...
by external | Jul 28, 2023
Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist The USDA July Cattle report showed that the U.S. beef cow herd continued to decline through the first half of the year. The July 1 beef cow inventory was 29.4 million head, down 2.6...
by external | Jul 28, 2023
Don Shurley, UGA Professor Emeritus of Cotton Economics Prices (December 23 futures) have made a nice run and currently stand just over 85 cents. This is the highest level since early March. Price has improved for three consecutive weeks—increasing 3.26 cents last...
by external | Jun 16, 2023
Don Shurley, UGA Professor Emeritus of Cotton Economics December futures have declined to the 79 cents area three times in the past several months, beginning back in March. It’s worrisome when this happens but each time prices have recovered. Most recently...
by external | May 19, 2023
Don Shurley, UGA Professor Emeritus of Cotton Economics Since plummeting to the low 70’s last Fall, new crop December 23 futures have been on a roller-coaster, up then down then up again to near 86 cents by the end of January. December 23 futures have since teetered...
by external | May 5, 2023
Don Shurley, UGA Professor Emeritus of Cotton Economics Planted acreage will be down significantly this season. That much is already known. Harvested acres, yield, and production, which are more important, will be a big unknown for many months yet to come. Supply...
