| Note: As of August 1, 2004, the Cotlook A Index will represent Far Eastern values rather than the CIF Northern Europe quotes to better reflect world trade patterns. Cotton Outlook will continue to report Northern Europe quotes, and those are now reported in CRMN as A (NE) and B (NE). Historical data for the NE quotes will be maintained in CRMN, and historical values for the FE quotes begin in January 2004. The NE quotes will continue to be used by USDA in the operation of the upland cotton marketing loan program. |
