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Cotton Pulling Off Highs as Acres Exceed Expectations

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Cotton futures retreated from early gains on March 31, 2026, rising just 9–14 points despite initial strength, as updated planting data tempered bullish momentum. U.S. cotton acreage for spring 2026 hit 9.64 million acres, exceeding estimates by 409,000 acres and surpassing 2025 levels by 357,000 acres, per USDA’s Prospective Plantings report. The Cotlook A Index climbed 10 points to 80.20 cents/lb on March 30, while ICE certified stocks remained flat at 114,665 bales, signaling stable supply conditions. May, July, and December 2026 contracts gained modestly (14, 13, and 9 points respectively), reflecting cautious optimism amid broader commodity volatility. Crude oil surged $1.71 to $104.59, contrasting with cotton’s pullback, as the U.S. dollar index fell $0.408, influencing commodity pricing dynamics.
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AAPL TSLA AMZN META AMD NVDA PEP COST ADBE GOOG AMGN HON INTC INTU NFLX ADP SBUX MRNA AAPL TSLA AMZN META AMD NVDA PEP COST ADBE GOOG AMGN HON INTC INTU NFLX ADP SBUX MRNA AAPL TSLA AMZN META AMD NVDA PEP COST ADBE GOOG AMGN HON INTC INTU NFLX ADP SBUX MRNA Stocks Cotton Pulling Off Highs as Acres Exceed Expectations March 31, 2026 — 02:36 pm EDT Written by Austin Schroeder for Barchart-> Cotton futures are retreating from early session strength on Tuesday, as contracts are up just 9 to 14 points. The US dollar index is $0.408 lower at $99.945. Crude oil futures are up $1.71 to $104.59 on the day.March Prospective Plantings data from this morning showed cotton acres seen at 9.64 million acres this spring. That was a 409,000 increase from estimates and would be 357,000 acres above a year ago. Don’t Miss a Day: From crude oil to coffee, sign up free for Barchart’s best-in-class commodity analysis. The Seam showed 2,566 bales sold on Monday at an average of 61.79 cents/lb. The Cotlook A Index was up 10 points on 3/30 at 80.20 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were unchanged on March 30, with the certified stocks level at 114,665 bales.

The Adjusted World Price was raised by 25 points last Thursday to 54.47 cents/lb. May 26 Cotton is at 70.33, up 14 points,Jul 26 Cotton is at 72.55, up 13 points,Dec 26 Cotton is at 74.7, up 9 points On the date of publication, Austin Schroeder did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here. More news from Barchart 1 Winning Trade Idea to Play Fertilizer Shortages and Rising Prices Mark Your Calendars: Grain Traders Brace for Major USDA Data Points Tuesday Bulls Are in Control of Soybean Meal. Make This 1 Trade Now.

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