Reduced and delayed cotton planting, coupled with forage shortages, increase demand for the feedstuff
CARY, N.C. (May 20, 2013) – New crop cottonseed supplies available to dairies are expected to remain tight as U.S. farmers swap cotton acres for corn and soybeans across many parts of the Cotton Belt.
U.S. cotton production will likely drop 19 percent, [...]
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New Crop Cottonseed Market Rallies in Face of Tight Supplies
Monday, May 20th, 2013Whole cottonseed supplies for dairy expected to tighten
Thursday, March 14th, 2013Cotton acres are expected to drop nearly 27 percent in 2013 as U.S. cotton producers respond to market signals and plant more corn and soybeans, according to the National Cotton Council’s annual planting intentions survey.
For dairy producers, this means potentially tighter supplies of new crop cottonseed. Total U.S. cottonseed production in 2013 is forecast to [...]
Cottonseed Supply Up 10% Compared to 2011
Friday, November 16th, 2012Favorable Weather Conditions across Cotton Belt Foster High Quality Feed
Total U.S. cottonseed production in 2012 is forecast to reach 5.913 million tons, up from 5.37 million tons in 2011, a 10.1 percent increase, according to the November Crop Production Report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.
In Texas, home to half the [...]
Whole Cottonseed an ‘Excellent Buy’ this Fall; Diminished Supplies Expected in 2013
Friday, September 28th, 2012Buy ahead to capitalize on the triple-nutrient supplier’s
competitive value
The Corn Belt’s widespread and severe drought sent corn and soybean prices soaring this growing season. With grain and oilseed prices rising disproportionately to milk and whole cottonseed prices, experts recommend dairy producers capitalize on the current competitive value of cottonseed to boost milk and butterfat production.
“When [...]
Tom Wedegaertner discusses cottonseed’s value with DairyLine Radio’s Bill Baker
Monday, September 24th, 2012Most feed commodities have increased dramatically in price, while the price of cottonseed has remained a good value. Right now there is a short term buying opportunity, but it’s not expected to last long. Get the details here.
Whole Cottonseed Supply to Remain Flat in 2012, Tighten in 2013
Wednesday, July 18th, 2012Competing crops threaten to cannibalize
even more cotton acres in 2013
With the whole cottonseed dry spell expected to intensify in 2013, experts are urging dairy producers to consider locking in up to a year’s worth of the feedstuff.
Cotton farmers planted 14 percent fewer cotton acres in 2012, explains Tom Wedegaertner, director of agricultural research, Cotton Incorporated. [...]
Tom Wedegaertner and Lee Mielke of DairyLine Radio chat about the Cottonseed Marketplace
Thursday, October 6th, 2011Tom Wedegaertner talks about the new method for ordering cottonseed through the Cottonseed Marketplace. Dairy producers can click on the “I am a Buyer” button on the homepage to instantly connect with sellers of whole cottonseed and request a quote. Participating merchants receive the inquiry and can reply directly and confidentially with a quote!
Cotton Incorporated Launches Online “Cottonseed Marketplace”
Tuesday, October 4th, 2011Just one year after the launch of www.WholeCottonseed.com, Cotton Incorporated has rolled out “Cottonseed Marketplace,” a new program connecting buyers and sellers of whole cottonseed.
Severe Drought Accounts for 30 Percent of Crop Abandonment
Tuesday, August 30th, 2011The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates project the 2011 cotton crop at 16.55 million bales, an increase of about 554,000 bales of cotton over last month’s figures, but still down 1.6 million bales from last season’s output. In Texas alone, which represents half of total U.S. cotton production, 87 percent [...]
Cottonseed Video Goes Viral
Monday, February 28th, 2011Cotton Incorporated recently announced the grand prize winner of its “Innovative on-farm storage solutions for cottonseed” video contest who received a free truckload of whole cottonseed. Find out how Jenifer O. of Brownsville, Wis., took her video viral and more in Progressive Dairyman’s article about the contest. The winning video can be viewed at Dairy [...]
