Broadcast Newsline: February 20, 2019

In its February report, USDA projected the 2018-19 U.S. cotton crop to reach 18.39 million bales, 200,000 bales less than projected in the December report.

Today’s Cotton Newsline is 2 cuts. All cuts are Dr. Jody Campiche, Vice President of Economics and Policy Analysis for the National Cotton Council.

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USDA Trims 2018 Cotton Crop Projection

In its February report, USDA projected the 2018-19 U.S. cotton crop to reach 18.39 million bales, 200,000 bales less than projected in the December report. Dr. Jody Campiche, Vice President of Economics and Policy Analysis for the National Cotton Council, joins us to take a closer look at USDA’s estimate for U.S. cotton.

Suggested Introduction 2:

Looking at global cotton production,

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