August 10, 2017
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In its August crop report, USDA estimated a 2017-18 U.S. crop of 20.54 million bales. Upland production was estimated at 19.78 million bales and extra-long staple (ELS) production at 770,000 bales. Harvested area was an estimated 11.05 million acres, implying a non-harvested area of about 1.00 million acres.
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