Broadcast Newsline: April 1, 2010

This week’s Cotton Newsline is 5 cuts.  All cuts are Dale Cougot, senior economist for the National Cotton Council

Suggested Introduction 1:
The USDA released their March Prospective Plantings report for the 2010-11 U.S. cotton season.  Dale Cougot, senior economist for the National Cotton Council says the report indicates U.S. producers intend to plant 10.5 million acres of cotton, up about 15% from the previous year.

Suggested Introduction 2:
Cougot says the largest acreage increase is expected to be seen in the Southwest.

Suggested Introduction 3:
Cougot discusses the range of production the cotton belt could face due to weather conditions.

Suggested Conclusion:
The next indications of cotton acreage in the United States will be released in the USDAs June Plantings Report.