Facing tough year economically, cotton growers to expand plantings

Cotton growers face the third year of low commodity prices, high production costs and financial hardship, says an economic outlook presented at the industry’s annual meeting. “With current futures markets indicating steady prices, the economic situation is not likely to improve in 2016,” said economist Jody Campiche of the National Cotton Council. “There is concern… » Read More

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