Cotton Marketing News: Be Hopeful and Patient, but Plan Ahead

Cotton Marketing News: Be Hopeful and Patient, but Plan Ahead

Don Shurley, UGA Professor Emeritus of Cotton Economics – Prices (July futures) continue in a range of 54 to 59 cents.  We’ve seen a decent uptrend since the most recent low of 53½ on May 5, and with a few hiccups, since the low near 48 on April 1. The market...
Cotton Marketing News:  Short-Term Rally Fails To Hold

Cotton Marketing News: Short-Term Rally Fails To Hold

Don Shurley, UGA Professor Emeritus of Cotton Economics Old crop July futures has now lost 3.75 cents since the recent “peak” at over 57 cents on April 30.  New crop December futures has declined 3.5 cents after reaching almost 59 cents on April 30. It now appears we...
Publication to Help Crop Farmers Decide What to Plant in 2020

Publication to Help Crop Farmers Decide What to Plant in 2020

Every year, farmers must decide what to plant. There are many factors to consider when making this decision. For the 2020 season, these decisions are compounded by a dramatic decline in market prices and, because of these low prices, net returns are expected to be...
FDACS Launches Keep Florida Growing Webpage

FDACS Launches Keep Florida Growing Webpage

– Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried launched the Keep Florida Growing webpage, a one-stop online portal with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) COVID-19 food and agriculture-related information for Florida’s farmers and...