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Government raises drought cotton crop estimate to 15.2 million bales
The Agriculture Department increased this year’s drought-stricken cotton crop to 15.2 million bales, up 2 percent from November. The report notes a large acreage gain to 11.64 million acres, with yields at 627 pounds per acre and Upland cotton expected to near 14.8 million bales. Regional breakdown shows Arkansas leading at 1.05 million bales and Texas contributing part of the 347,000 bales Pima crop.
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