The Issue
Numerous factors always contribute to any increase in cotton acreage. That is certainly the scenario unfolding as producers begin making decisions on how much cotton to plant in 2010. Based on attractive futures prices for cotton and lower prices for corn, most experts are projecting a sizable increase for cotton acreage in the new season.

Cover Photo By Steve Jones

Feature Stories
• Is Comeback Inevitable?
• Futures Market, Rotation Positive For Cotton
• Increase Expected In Southeast Acres
• California Farmers Need Reliable Water Supply
• Weather Events Affected 2009 Cotton Crop
• New Varieties Show Promise
• California Cotton Bounces Back
• Cotton Finds A New Use In Wall Covering

Columns & Departments
• Publisher's Note: Learning Lessons From The Past
• Editor's Note: When Prices Improved, Producers Responded
• Cotton's Agenda: Raise Your Conservation IQ
• Specialists Speaking
• Industry News
• Industry Comments
• Web Poll: Multiple Factors Affect Clear Vision
• My Turn: Cotton’s Rebound In Georgia