Cotton futures ended the session with 8 to 44 point gains on Monday. May futures led the rally out of the weekend, widening the spread to Dec by 36 points to 42 points.Â
NASS reported 8% of the 23/24 cotton crop was planted as of 4/16. That was a 2% point advancement through the week and compares to the 9% average pace.Â
The Cotlook A Index was 75 points higher to 96.85 cents on 4/14. The AWP for cotton is 70.05 cents/lb. ICE certified stocks were 1,485 bales as of 4/14.Â
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May 23 Cotton  closed at 83.3, up 44 points,
Jul 23 Cotton  closed at 83.28, up 35 points,
Dec 23 Cotton  closed at 82.88, up 8 points
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