Broadcast Newsline: May 16, 2014

In its final estimate of the 2013-2014 US cotton crop, USDA placed total production at 12.91 million bales, down from the January estimate of 13.19 million bales.

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

Suggested Introduction 1:

In its final estimate of the 2013-2014 US cotton crop, USDA placed total production at 12.91 million bales, down from the January estimate of 13.19 million bales. Dr. Gary Adams, Vice President of Economics and Policy Analysis for the National Cotton Council, explains the numbers.

Suggested Introduction 2:

Adams explains how USDA determines its projections.

Suggested Introduction 3:

Adams addresses the factors affecting production this year.

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