Cotton prices are working 56 to 89 points in the red so far ahead of the Fed rate announcement. The dollar ($DXY) is 0.33% in the red so far.Â
USDA researchers in Mississippi have developed 4 cotton varieties that are flame retardant and self extinguishing. Â That could potentially eliminate additions of retardant chemicals to various textile lines.Â
The Cotlook A Index was down by 160 points to 100.40 cents per pound. The AWP for cotton is 75.05 cents per pound, and will be updated tomorrow afternoon. Â
Mar 23 Cotton  is at 85.45, down 77 points,
May 23 Cotton  is at 86.14, down 81 points,
Jul 23 Cotton  is at 86.62, down 84 points
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