Source: SOUTH EAST FARM PRESS, 12/10/11

In its December crop report, USDA estimated a 2011 US crop of 15.83 million bales — 470,000 bales less than estimated in the November report.

Upland production is seen at 15.09 million bales and extra-long staple (ELS) production at 737,000 bales.

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