Cotton News Feed

Ag Report, (E-Central La.), 5-11: Some cotton replanting; thrips issues. (Read More) Mississippi: Cotton holds promise, just on fewer acres, 5-9: Cotton offers strong profit potential for growers even though it no longer rules as king among the state's row crops. (Read More) North Carolina Pest News, 5-9: Thrips in Cotton; Current Status of Soybean Rust in North America, May 2008; Another Host for Soybean Rust. (Read More) Nunn Cotton Letter, 5-9: Futures close week higher. (Read More) Closing Cotton Commentary from Arkansas Farm Bureau, 5-9: Cotton up in reaction to USDA supply/demand report. (Read More) National Weekly Cotton Summary, 5-9: From USDA. (Read More) Closing Cotton: Cotton Remains in Upper Half of Trading Range, 5-9: After an early dip to the mid-point of the trading range, cotton support and prices remain unwavered. (Read More) Arkansas Farm Bureau Market Report, 5-9: Covers Major Commodities. (Read More) Doane: Cotton finished higher Fri. following release of Supply/Demand report, 5-9: The report was supportive for cotton, estimating sharp declines of 25 percent in production and 43 percent in ending stocks in 2008/09. (Read More) USDA: Tennessee Has Largest Wheat Crop since 1982, 5-9: Tennessee farmers seeded 620,000 acres last fall, up 47 percent from the previous year. But hay stocks are short. (Read More) Tennessee IPM Newsletter, 5-9: Cotton planting behind due to cool temperatures, wet fields, and more corn being planted; Glyphosate Resistant Horseweed Management; Ryegrass Control in Corn; no reports of significant true armyworm infestations in wheat; thrips in cotton; Corn and Sorghum Updates. (Read More) Opening Cotton: May Supply-Demand Data Released, 5-9: USDA reduces domestic mill use and exports, but raises ending stocks for 2007/2008 crop year. (Read More) Keith Good's Farm Policy News, 5-9: Farm Bill Conference Agreement Announced, Pres. Bush Promises Veto. (Read More) Arkansas Cotton Update, 5-8: Cotton Status, Playing Catch-Up; Market Update; Nitrogen Fertilization of Cotton.| (Read More) Arkansas Farm Bureau Market Report, 5-8: Covers Major Commodities. (Read More) Farm Bill Agreement Reached, 5-8: (Read More) Opening Cotton: Cotton Shows Little Reaction To Export Report, 5-8: No discernible initial reaction this morning to USDA's weekly export sales-shipments report. (Read More) Closing Cotton Commentary from Arkansas Farm Bureau, 5-7: Cotton futures ended day little changed after moving over wide range during trading session. (Read More) Virginia Cotton, 5-7: Cutoff Date For Planting. (Read More) Texas Crop and Weather Report, 5-7: Most of western parts of state remained drought-stressed, while northern and eastern parts of state saw some relief. (Read More) Louisiana Cotton Bulletin, 5-6: Cotton off to a Cool, Slow Start; Thrips Control. (Read More) North Carolina Cotton Planting Forecast, 5-5: From K. Edmisten. (Read More) National Weekly Cotton Summary, 5-2: From USDA. (Read More) Arkansas Farm Bureau Bi-Weekly Market, 5-2: Cotton supplies keep cap on price. (Read More) Tennessee Cotton Planting Forecast, 5-2: (Read More) Tennessee IPM Newsletter, 5-2,: Drift injury and tank contamination (Read More) Arkansas Cotton Planting Forecast, May 1-5: Marginal to Good (Read More) Arkansas Cotton Update, 5-1: Planting Forecasts; Cotton Update; What do our fertilizer recommendations for P and K really mean? (Read More) Plants Text Message Farmers When Thirsty: System stems from Texas research. (Read More) Chilli Thrips A Possible New Invasive Cotton Pest For The Midsouth: Can be accidentally shipped from state to state undetected. (Read More) Arkansas floods could complicate insect problems: Planting delays spread out crops and insect cycles. (Read More) Mississippi Crop Situation, 4-30: Planting Report, 2008 Insect Control Guides; rust in wheat fields bordering newly planted corn not a cause for alarm; 2008 possibly last year of federally funded soybean rust sentinel monitoring program; chinch bugs in seedling corn; wet, cool conditions favorable for slugs; cotton planting forecast; early season weed control in cotton; market briefs. (Read More) Mississippi Cotton Planting Forecast, 4-30: With the exception of some fields with lighter soils, most field operations are on hold. (Read More) Louisiana Cotton Bulletin, 4-30: Slug Issues and Options in Cotton; Chilli Thrips-Possible New Invasive Pest of Cotton; Stephenson Joins AgCenter. (Read More) Oklahoma: Plant mapping key to cotton crop success, 4-29: (Read More) Georgia Cotton Marketing News, 4-28: Market Update; Energy Impacts, Long-Term; Farm Bill Update. (Read More)

Cotton Commentary

May 9, 2008

From Arkansas Farm Bureau Daily Commodity Report

Cotton ended higher in reaction to the supply/demand report. For 07/08, use and exports were reduced again, raising ending stocks to 9.9 million bales.

• However, U.S. production is expected to drop 25% to 14.5 million bales in 08/09. Domestic use was reduced in the initial estimates, but exports were increased, with a net result of 08/09 carryover of 5.6 million bales.

• December futures support around 77 cents remains intact for the time being. Additional support is seen at 75 and 71 cents.

Also see: Arkansas Farm Bureau Bi-Weekly Market Briefings