Broadcast Newsline: December 21, 2012

In its December crop report, USDA estimated a 2012-13 US cotton crop of 17.26 million bales, down approximately 190,000 bales from the November report.

Today's Cotton Newsline is 5 cuts. All cuts are Gary Adams, Vice President of Economics and Policy Analysis for the National Cotton Council.

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In its December crop report, USDA estimated a 2012-13 US cotton crop of 17.26 million bales, down approximately 190,000 bales from the November report. Gary Adams, Vice President of Economics and Policy Analysis for the National Cotton Council provides more details from the report.

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Adams gives regional cotton production updates beginning with the Southeast.

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The Mid-South region remains steady for the most part.

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The Southwest region is still feeling the effects of the drought.

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Adams closes with updates in the West.

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