USDA Propspective Plantings

USDA’s March Prospective Plantings Report indicates U.S. producers intend to plant 9.9 million cotton acres in 2025, down 11.8% from the previous year.

Upland area is projected to be 9.7 million acres, down 11.5% from 2024 while extra-long staple (ELS) area is projected at 157,000 acres, a 24.2% decrease.