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USDA – Cotton and Wool Outlook Report: May 14, 2013
Global Cotton Production To Decline in 2013/14 but Still Exceed Consumption The first U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) cotton forecast for 2013/14 projects that world cotton production will decrease while consumption increases, although consumption
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Cotton industry responds to loss of DPL 555 with improved varieties
Many cotton producers wax nostalgically about the days of DPL 555, the venerable “triple nickel” that topped the favorite varieties list of so many growers. But the industry accepted the challenge and presented growers
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Cotton Futures Drop on Demand Concerns
Cotton futures fell for a second straight session on concern that demand will slow from China, the world’s biggest user and importer. Sugar also slid, while orange juice, coffee and cocoa rose. In April,
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U.S. Cotton Output Seen Falling 19% as Farmers Opt for Grains
Cotton output in U.S., the world’s biggest exporter, may tumble 19 percent this year as farmers shift acreage to grains and dry conditions persist in parts of the South, the Department of Agriculture said.
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Soft futures lower – Cotton slumps ahead of USDA report
Investing.com – U.S. soft futures were mostly lower during U.S. morning trade on Thursday, with cotton prices retreating from the previous session’s five-week high as traders readjusted positions ahead of Friday’s highly-anticipated U.S. Department
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Why aren’t burdensome cotton stocks pushing prices down?
The March 28 Planting Intentions Report showed that U.S. farmers will plant 10.026 million acres for the 2013-14 cotton crop to be harvested this coming fall, down from last year’s final planting estimate of
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Cotton Futures Rise on U.S. Crop Concerns
Cotton futures rose for the third straight session on speculation that adverse sowing conditions may curb output in the U.S., the world’s biggest exporter. This week, wet weather will delay cotton planting in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia and the
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ICE cotton up on planting delays, U.S. data, post weekly gain
* Fiber up 2.3 pct for week, first weekly gain since March * Some 26,000 bales erroneously listed in certified stocks – ICE * Open interest climbs for 4th straight session NEW YORK, May
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ICE cotton jumps most in 1-1/2 months on short-covering, US exports
* Fiber prices surge more than 4 percent to intraday high * Day’s gains follow largest one-day loss in nearly a year * Price dips inspired buying, short-covering -dealers NEW YORK, May 2 (Reuters)
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Global Cotton-Ending Stockpiles Seen Higher as Output Gains
Cotton inventories at the end of July 2014 will be 11 percent higher than estimated last month as production gains outpace improved demand, according to an industry group. Stockpiles will climb to 18.25 million
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ICE cotton falls most in nearly a year during commodities selloff
* Thomson Reuters-Jefferies CRB settles down 1.7 pct * Weaker-than-expect China data spark concern over commoditiesdemand * Cotton futures correct after 4-session rebound – dealers NEW YORK, May 1 (Reuters) – Cotton futures sank on Wednesday, posting their largest one-day loss
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Cotton Incorporated shows growers their assessment dollars at work
It costs money to make money, and cotton producers from across the country recently learned how their money is used to keep cotton on the consumers’ “got-to-have” list and creatively covering up birthday suits
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ICE cotton up for 3rd session on rising grains, technical support
* Fiber posts largest 1-day gain in over a month * Technical support seen at 100-day moving average (Reuters) – Cotton futures gained for a third straight session on Monday, as a speculator selloff
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Cotton futures up on technical support, U.S. weekly export data
* Fiber finds technical support after prices near 82 cents * U.S. weekly export sales up 13 percent from prior week (Reuters) – ICE cotton gained on Thursday after a drop to technical support
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ICE cotton sinks to fresh two-month low on investor liquidation
* Fiber posts biggest one-day loss in seven months * Spot prices down more than 13 percent * Fall past technical support prompts automatic selling – trader NEW YORK, April 24 (Reuters) – ICE
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CI focusing on farmers’ top production issues
Cotton farmers have identified six issues as top production concerns with input costs topping the list followed by 2) herbicide resistant weeds, 3)variety selection, 4)variety tolerance to heat and drought, 5)early weed control and
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NY cotton ekes out gains as traders cover shorts
* Prices languish close to six-week low * Fiber outperformed broader commodities market * Specs cut net long position – CFTC NEW YORK, April 22 (Reuters) – ICE cotton futures eked out gains on
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Cotton falls as China reserve sale offsets robust export sales
* China starting latest reserve sale on Friday * U.S. export sales hit three-month high * Open interest falls to mid-Jan low as longs exit NEW YORK, April 18 (Reuters) – ICE cotton fell over 1
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Cotton rebounds from 1-1/2 month low as day’s dips prompt buying
* Fiber posts largest daily gain in 2 weeks * Open interest seen declining (Reuters) – ICE cotton recovered from a 1-1/2 month low to post its largest one-day gain in two weeks on
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Cotton falls for 2nd day as investors sell, mills hold off buying
* Open interest down 9 pct since start of April * Spot prices down 11 pct from 1-year high last month * Certified stocks at near 3-year high NEW YORK, April 16 (Reuters) – ICE cotton
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