by external | Dec 20, 2024
Don Shurley, UGA Emeritus Cotton Economist Cotton prices continue to struggle. Every attempt to gain some ground is met with headwind or negative news/forces leading prices to retreat. There are two “fences” in this market—one at 72 to 73 cents (the front fence) and...
by Daniel J. Leonard | Nov 22, 2024
Another year has almost come and gone for Central Panhandle (Jackson, Calhoun, Washington, and Holmes County) farmers. Peanuts and cotton planted back in April and May have reached maturity and have mostly been harvested. So, with the end of the season upon us,...
by external | Aug 23, 2024
Don Shurley, UGA Emeritus Cotton Economist Over the past 3 months, prices (December futures) have made 4 consecutive lower lows—rallies followed by a subsequent decline to lower than where the market was before the rally. This week, prices pushed, and actually...
by external | Jun 28, 2024
Don Shurley, UGA Professor Emeritus of Cotton Economics Prices (December 24 futures) are attempting a rally. Since the string of closing prices below 72¢, price has gained roughly 2¢ and is now testing what could be a little resistance at the 74¢ area. – If we...
by external | Apr 19, 2024
Don Shurley, UGA Professor Emeritus of Cotton Economics Things sure have changed quickly. New crop December 24 futures broke through “support” at 82¢ and have continued the downfall. December 24 has declined over 5¢ in the last 12 trading days—closing down 1.43¢ on...