Louisiana cotton farmers are finishing up their planting, and it looks like the 2025 crop will be the smallest on record.
LSU AgCenter’s Craig Gautreaux shows how it is mainly due to low demand and low prices.
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Strong corn exports are anchoring U.S. trade, while soybean sales remain steady, but shipments lag.
China’s buying decisions continue to be a critical factor in shaping cotton prices and export opportunities worldwide.
Cotton farmers should weigh potential PLC payments against STAX coverage and act before the September 30 deadline.
Corn and beef exports showed strong momentum, cotton sales surged, and soybean sales held steady, though China remains absent from the U.S. market.
Harvested acres are estimated at 90.0 million, making this year’s corn crop one of the largest since the 1930s.
China has been largely absent from U.S. markets lately, but not when it comes to cotton. It’s a buy that, traders say, isn’t surprising given China’s limitations.
