May 21, 2026
The PBBBA {One beautiful Bill Act} passed in July contained provisions aimed at strengthening the farm income safety net. ARC/PLC began with the 2014 farm bill (2019-2018) and was modified with the 2018 farm bill (2014-2018) and was ineffective.
May 12, 2026
Cotton prices continue with an 8 as the front number. I am no surprised about this given the bullish factors now in play. But I would be less than 100% honest if I didn’t also look at this with a somewhat cautious eye. It is a natural reaction and I know
April 1. 2026
Growers say they intend to plant 9.64 million acres this year–up 3.85% from last year (USDA) Prospective Plantings( March 31, 2026). The number is higher than what was anticipated. Question- will it matter? There are several other factors that will ultimately come into play as we move forward.
March 24, 2026
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) passed last summer, contained numerous provisions aimed at strengthening the ARC/PLC farm income safety net. Among these modifications, the Reference Price (RP) was increased for covered commodities. In addition to industry forecasts, there are USDA projections and
Feb 23, 2026
Attention has already begun to focus somewhat on how much cotton will be planted this year. The price outlook still hinges squarely more on demand, but nevertheless this is the time of year where we begin to think about acreage.
