November 8, 2018
Contact:
Marjory Walker
or
T. Cotton Nelson
(901) 274-9030
In its November crop report, USDA estimated a 2018-19 U.S. cotton crop of 18.41 million bales. Upland production was estimated at 17.64 million bales and extra-long staple production at 771,000 bales.
Harvested area was an estimated 10.37 million acres, implying a non-harvested area of about 3.67 million acres. The resulting abandonment rate is about 26.12%. The national average yield per harvested acre was estimated to be about 852 pounds, seven pounds more than the five-year average.
Related News
National Cotton Council Launches "Plant Not Plastic" Campaign to Empower Action Amid Growing Health Concerns New Survey Uncovers Important Knowledge Gap: Consumers Unaware of Clothing's Role in Microplastic Pollution NCC Statement on MAHA Commission Report The U.S. cotton industry applauds the release of the Make America Healthy Again Commission’s new report, which calls for multi-agency research into the potential human health risks and exposure of microplastics and synthetics, including those from textiles. NCC Statement on Implementation of Supplemental Disaster Relief Program The National Cotton Council commends the Trump Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture for the prompt implementation of the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program.|
News Release Archives |