Broadcast Newsline: November 16, 2012

In its November crop report, the USDA projects a 2012-2013 US cotton crop of 17.45 million bales, up 160,000 bales from their October report.

Today's Cotton Newsline is 3 cuts. All cuts are Shawn Boyd, Agricultural Economist for the National Cotton Council.

Suggested Introduction 1:

In its November crop report, the USDA projects a 2012-2013 US cotton crop of 17.45 million bales, up 160,000 bales from their October report. Upland production was estimated at 16.79 million bales and extra-long staple production at 657,000 bales.   Shawn Boyd, Agricultural Economist for the National Cotton Council explains the changes.

Suggested Introduction 2:

Boyd shares regional updates from the USDA's recent report.

Suggested Introduction 3:

U.S. mill use and exports remain unchanged for the most part.

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