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Weekly Cotton Market Review
May 25, 2012
Average spot cotton quotations were nearly two and one-quarter cents lower than the previous week, according to the USDA, Agricultural Marketing Service’s Cotton Program. Quotations for the base quality of cotton (color 41, leaf 4, staple 34, mike 35-36 and 43-49, strength 27.0-28.9, uniformity 81.0-81.9) in the seven designated markets averaged 68.60 cents per pound for the week ended Thursday, May 24, 2012. The weekly average was down from 70.80 cents last week and
153.55 cents reported the corresponding period a year ago. Daily average quotations ranged from a high of 70.78 cents on Friday, May 18 to a low of 65.44 cents on Wednesday, May 23. Spot transactions reported in the Daily Spot Cotton Quotations for the week ended May 24 totaled 9,859 bales. This compares to 2,290 bales last week and 7,129 bales reported a year ago. Total spot transactions for the season were 856,372 bales, compared to 606,808 bales the corresponding week a year ago. The ICE July settlement prices ended the week at 73.94 cents, compared to 76.65 cents last week.
Prices are in effect from May 25-31, 2012
Adjustment World Price (AWP) 63.78 ELS Competitiveness Payment 0.00
Loan Deficiency Payment (LDP) 0.00 Fine Count Adjustment 2011 Crop 0.25
Coarse Count Adjustment (CCA) 0.00 Fine Count Adjustment 2012 Crop 0.45
Source: Farm Service Agency, FSA, USDA
USDA ANNOUNCES SPECIAL IMPORT QUOTA #15
FOR UPLAND COTTON May 24, 2012 The Department of Agriculture's Commodity Credit Corporation announced a special import quota for upland cotton that permits importation of a quantity of upland cotton equal to one week’s domestic mill use. The quota will be established on May 31, 2012, allowing importation of 14,594,057 kilograms (67,030 bales) of upland cotton. Quota number 15 will be established as of May 31, 2012, and will apply to upland cotton purchased not later than August 28, 2012, and entered into the U.S. not later than November 26, 2012. The quota is equivalent to one week's consumption of cotton by domestic mills at the seasonally-adjusted average rate for the period May 2011 through July 2011, the most recent three months for which data are available. Future quotas, in addition to the quantity announced, will be established if price conditions warrant.
Southeastern Markets
Spot cotton trading was slow. Supplies were moderate. Demand was moderate. Producer offerings were light. Average local spot prices were lower. Trading of CCC-loan equities was inactive. Producer interest in forward contracting was very light as ICE futures continued to trend lower during the period.
Mostly clear conditions prevailed most of the period and allowed planting activity to advance rapidly throughout the region. Warm daytime temperatures in the high 80s to low 90s aided germination and enhanced seedling vigor. Beneficial, spotty showers brought around one-half to one inch of moisture to portions of Alabama. Replanting was underway in some fields in south Georgia that had received heavy downpours during the previous period, which washed out and crusted soils. Mostly sunny conditions helped soft soils to firm in areas of coastal Virginia and North Carolina that have received consistent moisture in recent weeks. Producers applied fertilizers and herbicides. Thrips were widespread and producers applied sprays in fields where pressure was building. Grasshoppers infested some fields in south Alabama. Producers assessed dryland fields where emergence was poor and seedlings suffered from low vigor and considered replanting options.
South Central Markets
North Delta Spot cotton trading was inactive. Producer offerings and supplies were light. Demand was light. Average local spot prices were lower. Trading of CCC-loan equities was inactive. No forward contracting was reported.
According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), planting was estimated at 79 percent completed in Missouri and 75 percent in Tennessee. NASS also reported that emergence had reached 93 percent in Arkansas. Local experts reported that emergence was very good in all areas with little need for replanting due to adverse weather conditions. A small portion of some fields in Tennessee was replanted due to heavy damage from false chinch bugs. Producers treated fields for plant bugs and applied herbicides and fertilizer as needed. Most areas were in need of rain to promote normal crop development.
South Delta Spot cotton trading was inactive. Supplies were moderate. Producer offerings were light. Demand was light. Average local spot prices were lower. Trading of CCC-loan equities was inactive. No forward contracting was reported.
Planting was nearly completed, with the exception of a few fields that remained too dry to sow cotton. According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, emergence had reached 89 percent in Louisiana and 80 percent in Mississippi. One factor effecting the rapid completion of planting was the reduced number of acres. Cotton extension specialists reported that squares were forming in the earliest planted fields. Some fields were treated for thrips and plant bugs. Producers were preparing to begin irrigating; a general rain was needed to insure good plant development.
Southwestern Markets
East Texas-Oklahoma Spot cotton trading was slow. Supplies were moderate. Demand was light. Average local spot prices were lower. Producer offerings were light. No forward contracting was reported. Trading of CCC-loan equities was inactive. Foreign mill interest was very light.
In south Texas, recent rains brought optimism and increased the local harvest yield estimates. In the Rio Grande Valley, dryland and irrigated acreage advanced and displayed strong crop vigor. Fields in the Winter Garden, Upper Coast, and Blackland Prairies had begun to square. Some replanting was reported because of hail damage received from the recent storms that moved through the region. In Kansas, planters rolled and were actively planting the remaining dryland fields in the eastern part of the state, which received around one and one-half inches of slow-soaking rainfall. Southwest Kansas remains excessively parched and dryland planting was delayed. In Oklahoma, beneficial rainfall was received in the southwestern corner, which helped to rebuild soil moisture on dryland acreage. The rainfall helped supplement irrigated acreage and advanced early season growth. Local reports indicated that about one-half of the crop was planted, and earlier planted fields had emerged. In all areas, producers and farming consultants were actively scouting for insect populations including fleahoppers, aphids, and thrips. Herbicides and insecticides were applied as needed.
West Texas
Spot cotton trading was slow. Supplies were moderate. Demand was light. Average local spot prices were lower.
Producer offerings were light. No forward contracting was reported. Trading of CCC-loan equities was inactive.
Foreign mill inquiries were very light and mostly for off-grade qualities.
Planting made excellent progress under mostly clear and hot conditions with temperature highs reaching the low
100 degrees. Some isolated storms moved through the Northern High Plains early in the week and brought a trace to
four inches of beneficial rainfall. Planting was underway in the Trans Pecos and Concho Valley (San Angelo). Lo
cally, some realized the possibilities of a higher yielding harvest than first estimated following recent rainfall.
Planting activity increased in Lubbock County. Emerged seedling stands were uniform and exhibited optimum plant
development. More timely rainfall during the growing season will be necessary to mature the crop to full-yield po
tential. Weed populations were monitored and treated. Controlling weeds is important because they compete with
seedling stands for soil moisture. Mounting wireworm and thrips populations were monitored, but had not reached
the threshold for control measures.
Western Markets
Desert Southwest (DSW)
Spot cotton trading was inactive. Supplies and demand were light. Average local spot prices were lower. No for
ward contracting or domestic mill activity was reported. Foreign mill inquiries were very light.
In Arizona, planting neared completion under ideal weather conditions. Double-crop planting behind barley was
nearly finished. Stands advanced and were squaring. Cotton began to bloom in Yuma. In southern California, pro
ducer reports indicated high-quality stand establishment that showed strong advancement. In New Mexico, replant
ing was underway following isolated hail storms. Fields were well-water irrigated and sprayed for weeds. In Texas,
acreage was short because of limited water availability from prolonged droughty conditions. Some producers opted
to use irrigation water for permanent crops including pecan orchards to keep the trees alive through the drought. In
the fields that were planted, the stands made good progress. Later planted seedling stands displayed strong vigor.
San Joaquin Valley (SJV) Spot cotton trading was slow. Supplies were moderate. Demand was light. Average local spot prices were lower. No forward contracting or domestic mill activity was reported. Foreign mill inquiries were very light.
Producers were busied with planting the remaining acreage. Earlier planted stands had progressed and varied from cotyledon to the five leaf stage. Thrips and spider mites were monitored and treated as needed. High winds damaged some seedling stands.
American Pima (AP) Spot cotton trading was inactive. Supplies were heavy. Demand was very light. Average local prices were lower. No forward contracting was reported. No foreign or domestic mill activity was reported. Foreign mill inquiries were very light, and mostly for off-grade qualities. Heavy supplies of 2011-crop cotton remained available, but mill needs were satisfied into the fourth quarter.
Stands throughout Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas were off to a great start under ideal growing conditions. Some fields in Yuma, Arizona had begun to bloom.
Textile mill Inquiries from domestic mill buyers were light, no sales were reported. Reports indicated most mills have covered their immediate-to-nearby raw cotton needs. Mill buyers remained cautious as they attempted to balance raw cotton purchases with intermittent finished product orders. A few mills planned additional down time for the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
Inquiries through export channels were moderate. Representatives for mills in Taiwan inquired for a moderate volume of color 31, leaf 3, and staple 36 and longer for nearby shipment. Turkish mill buyers inquired for a moderate volume of color 41, leaf 4, and staple 34 for prompt through nearby shipment. Demand was also good throughout the Far East for any discounted or low-grade styles of cotton.
Southeast
.. A light volume of color 21 and 31, leaf 2 and 3, staple 35-38, mike 43-39, strength 28-31, and uniformity 81-83 sold for 250 to 275 points on ICE July futures, FOB car/truck, Georgia terms (Rule 5, compression charges paid, 30 days free storage).
.. A light volume of color 41 and better, leaf 4 and better, staple 35 and longer, mike 37-49, strength 2831, and uniformity 81-83 sold for around 75 points on ICE July futures, same terms as above.
.. A heavy volume of color 31 and 41, leaf mostly 3 and 4, staple 36 and longer, mike 43-53, strength 30 -33, and uniformity 80-83 sold for around 125 points off ICE July futures, same terms as above.
North Delta
.. A moderate volume of color 41 and 51, leaf 5-7, staple 36 and longer, mike 35-49, strength 30-32, and uniformity 80-83 sold for around 62.75 cents per pound, FOB car/truck (Rule 5, compression charges paid).
.. A light volume of CCC-loan equities traded for 12.00 cents.
South Delta
.. A moderate volume of color 41 and 51, leaf 5-7, staple 36 and longer, mike 35-49, strength 30-32, and uniformity 80-83 sold for around 62.75 cents per pound, FOB car/truck (Rule 5, compression charges paid).
East Texas
.. In Texas, mixed lots containing mostly color 22 and 32, leaf 2, staple 32-34, mike 47-48, strength 2627, uniformity 79-80, and 50 percent extraneous matter (seed coat fragments) sold for around 67.00 cents per pound, FOB warehouse (compression charges not paid).
.. In Kansas, a light volume of color mostly 32, leaf 3 and 4, staple 31 and longer, mike averaging 37.4, strength averaging 27.2, uniformity averaging 79.9, and 75 percent extraneous matter (bark) sold for
62.00 to 64.00 cents, FOB car/truck (compression charges not paid).
West Texas
.. A light volume of color mostly 22, leaf 1 and 2, staple mostly 33, mike 44-45, strength 26-28, and uniformity 77-78 sold for around 66.50 cents per pound, FOB car/truck (compression charges not paid).
.. A light volume of color mostly 21, leaf 2, staple 31, mike 49-52, strength 25-27, and uniformity 78-80 sold for around 63.00 cents, same terms as above.
.. Mixed lots of 2010 and 2011-crop cotton, mostly color 33 and better, leaf 5 and better, staple 35 and longer, mike 32-41, strength averaging 29.9, uniformity averaging 80.9, and 25 percent extraneous matter (bark and seed coat fragments) traded for 60.00 to 61.00 cents, same terms as above.
Desert Southwest
.. No trading activity was reported.
.. San Joaquin Valley A moderate volume of mostly color 21 and 31, leaf 3 and better, staple 38 and longer traded at around 111.00 cents per pound, UD free, FOB warehouse. American Pima
.. No trading activity was reported.
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