cotton

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Parum noted that farmers who plant crops such as corn, soy, rice and cotton have experienced nationwide losses of $90 billion since 2023.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

The two farms plant a large variety of crops, including nuts, corn, wheat, cotton, alfalfa and fruits and vegetables — all needing a variety of fertilizers and other nutrients.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

Much of the trading went toward the largest-ever weekly reduction of short positions, or bets that cotton prices will fall.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

The more pricey polyester and other synthetics are, the more clothing and textile makers shift to cotton, prices of which have been depressed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

When I woke, my head felt as though it had been stuffed full of cotton, and my mouth tasted of rancid honey.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros