U.S. Cotton Production By State
Upland cotton production was estimated at 14.4 million 480-pound bales, down 25 percent from the previous year. T
Cotton production down 5 million bales from last year
Upland cotton production was estimated at 14.4 million 480-pound bales, down 25 percent from the previous year. The United States yield for Upland cotton is estimated at 813 pounds per acre, up 3 pounds from 2019. Upland planted area, estimated at 11.9 million acres, was down 12 percent from the previous year. Harvested area, at 8.51 million acres, was down 25 percent from the previous year. In Kansas, planted and harvested area were at record highs, while California and New Mexico recorded a record low for harvested acres. Record high yields were estimated in Arkansas for 2020.
In the Southeast States (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia), planting was completed by the middle of June. The crop was rated in mostly fair to good condition throughout the growing season. Hurricanes and tropical storms would cause variable yields for the region.
In the Delta region, a rainy planting season was complete by the end of June. Some areas within the region struggled with excessive moisture from hurricanes and tropical storms throughout the season.
In Texas, hot, windy, and dry conditions hampered planting and crop progress. Overall, many growers reported having a very disappointing crop. Cotton in the Lower Valley was damaged by Hurricane Hanna. Many growers had to make decisions about harvesting dryland acreage.
American Pima producers planted 202,500 acres in 2020, down 11 percent from 2019. Harvested area, at 194,500 acres, was down 13 percent from the previous year. Production was estimated at 552 thousand 480-pound bales, down 19 percent from 2019. The United States yield was estimated at 1362 pounds per acre, down 110 pounds from the previous year.
Ginnings totaled 13,002,950 running bales prior to January 1.