September 12, 2023
Contact:
Marjory Walker
(901) 274-9030
In its September crop report, USDA projected a 2023-24 U.S. crop of 13.13 million bales.
Upland production was estimated at 12.78 million bales and extra-long staple production at 356,000 bales.
Harvested area was an estimated 8.02 million acres, implying a non-harvested area of about 2.21 million acres. The resulting abandonment rate is about 21.61%. The national average yield per harvested acre was estimated to be about 786 pounds, 72 pounds less than the five-year average.
Related News
USDA Projecting 13.09 Million Bale U.S. Crop In its November crop report, USDA estimated a 2023-24 U.S. cotton crop of 13.09 million bales. Cotton Council International Applauds USDA Funding for a New Export Promotion Program Cotton Council International (CCI) applauds the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) announcement to allocate $1.3 billion in Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) funds to a new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) to help non-profit U.S. trade associations market U.S.-grown agricultural products abroad. USDA October Production Report In its October crop report, USDA estimated a 2023-24 U.S. crop of 12.82 million bales.
News Release Archives |