The USDA anticipates higher cotton and rice planted area.

Upland cotton acres are seen at 10.47 million, up 4% on the year, with static to higher planted area for most states.

Acreage for all types of rice is projected at 2.932 million acres, 1% more than a year ago, as expected increases for long and short grain rice just cancel out a probable decrease in medium grain.

These projections are subject to change and will likely be impacted by weather.

The USDA’s weekly crop progress and condition reports resume Monday, April 1^st at 4 Eastern/3 Central.

Comparisons for Brownfield states:

Arkansas: Cotton: 540,000 acres, 6% more than 2023; Rice: Total: 1.451 million acres, an increase of 1% on the year; Long Grain: 1.36 million acres, up 11%; Medium: 90,000 acres, down 58%; Short: 1,000 acres, unchanged

Kansas: Cotton: 110,000 acres, 2% less than 2023

Missouri: Cotton: 390,000 acres, 16% more than 2023; Rice: Total: 224,000 acres, an increase of 9% on the year; Long Grain: 215,000 acres, up 9%; Medium: 9,000 acres, 13% higher

Tennessee: Cotton: 300,000 acres, 13% more than 2023

Published Date: March 28, 2024