Georgia’s once-thriving cotton industry is facing some challenges this season, from tight margins to new weed management strategies.
The Farm Monitor gives us a look at the perseverance and innovation it takes to keep Georgia’s cotton growing strong this year.
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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.
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