by external | Aug 28, 2020
Don Shurley, UGA Professor Emeritus of Cotton Economics – December 20 futures knocked on the door of 66 cents (closed at 65.82 cents per lb) on Monday—the highest daily close in 6 months. December futures gained 1.43 cents last week on weather concerns and a...
by Chris Prevatt | Aug 21, 2020
Chris Prevatt, UF/IFAS Beef Cattle and Forage Economist The last several months have been exceptionally stressful for all participants in the U.S. cattle industry, due to the outbreak of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in China and its resulting spread throughout the world....
by Doug Mayo | Aug 14, 2020
For the past 26 years in Southeast Alabama, and 17 years in Southwest Georgia, cattle producers have formed associations to market cattle through board sales. Don’t let the names throw you off, however, as nine Florida ranches participated in the SE AL sale...
by external | Aug 14, 2020
– U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced, on August 11, that additional commodities are covered by the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) in response to public comments and data. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is...
by external | Aug 14, 2020
Don Shurley, UGA Professor Emeritus of Cotton Economics – This week’s USDA numbers were an unfavorable surprise to the market. Prices fell as a result. Production numbers were based on conditions as of August 1. The numbers do not reflect events, good...
by external | Jul 31, 2020
Don Shurley, UGA Professor Emeritus of Cotton Economics New crop December futures made its run to near 65 cents a couple of weeks ago. That rally was fueled by US crop conditions/concerns and strong export shipments. Price has since trended down—hammered by 2...
