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 Ray Bodrey | Feb 5, 2021
There are many farming systems utilized world-wide, with conventional agriculture being the most prevalent. However, alternative systems, like organic and all-natural farming, are becoming more popular than ever before. – Organic Farming With any farming system,...
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 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...
by external | Nov 20, 2020
Don Shurley, UGA Professor Emeritus of Cotton Economics Pricing opportunities have now moved to basis the March futures. So, you may notice the futures look to be a bit higher. That’s due to the “spread” between December and March. At present, March is about...
