Global rebound in cotton production to flatten prices
Two years ago, world cotton production was the lowest in 13 years, due to smaller plantings and plunging yields. This year, the world will produce 14 percent more cotton than in 2017 for a harvest of 24.6 million tons, driving down the season-average cotton price by 13 cents a pound, says the International Cotton Advisory Committee.… » Read More
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