by external | Nov 17, 2023
Don Shurley, UGA Professor Emeritus of Cotton Economics A friend posted on Facebook (11/08/2023) about the horrendous decline in cotton price to 75 cents. Here was my response: “When it gets bad and drops like this, it’s usually because the market is afraid and...
by external | Oct 27, 2023
Don Shurley, UGA Professor Emeritus of Cotton Economics Prices (December futures) have taken a tumble in the past two weeks. The attempts at 89 to 90 cents have been met with pressures to move lower. Not all hope is lost, but for the grower, depending on how much...
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
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...
