Broadcast Newsline: January 16, 2008

As the 2007 cotton crop moves from the field to market, U.S. producers are going to rely heavily on export markets.

This week’s Cotton Newsline is 3 cuts.  All cuts are Dr. Gary Adams, Vice-President of Economics and Policy Analysis for the National Cotton Council.

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As the 2007 cotton crop moves from the field to market, U.S. producers are going to rely heavily on export markets.  According to Dr. Gary Adams, Vice-President of Economics and Policy Analysis for the National Cotton Council, one of the biggest issues for 2007 was the reduction of U.S. cotton acreage.

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Looking ahead to the 2008 season, Adams says other commodities still continue to dominate the market.

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Looking at the global balance sheet, Adams says production in 2007 did not keep pace with consumption.

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