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April 22, 2009 / Farm & Ranch

Cotton Market Weekly

April 16, 2009

A Service Provided by Plains Cotton Cooperative Association

Tuesday's triple-digit decline in cotton futures prices on the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) was matched by an even larger move in the opposite direction on Wednesday; although, traders found it difficult to put their finger on the exact reason f More...

Texas agriculture chief wants Cuban trade embargo lifted

TEMPLE, Texas (AP) - Texas' farm and ranch industries would greatly benefit if President Barack Obama lifted the decades-old Cuban trade embargo to allow open commerce between the two countries, according to Texas Agriculture Commissioner Todd Stap More...

Cattle rustling measure clears Senate

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Amid warnings that cattle rustling is on the rise in Texas, the state Senate passed a measure Thursday that would stiffen penalties for stealing farm animals. More...

Big rains pound East and South Texas again

HOUSTON (AP) - The initial leg of an annual 150- mile charity bike ride involving more than 13,000 cyclists raising money for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society was washed out Saturday as heavy rains pounded Southeast Texas for a second straig More...

TDA Market Recap April 20, 2009

AUSTIN - (April 20, 2009) For the week ending April 18, 2009, feeder cattle prices at Texas auctions were steady to $4 higher with instances of $5-$6 higher on offerings over 500 lbs. Cotton prices ended the week higher, but grains were lower. More...