The PCCA Podcast
PCCA offers short, insightful conversations on topics shaping the cotton industry. The podcast is produced by the Plains Cotton Cooperative Association. It covers issues relevant to cotton producers and the broader agricultural sector.
Episodes
Cotton QuickTake October 12, 2026
Cotton futures ended last week on a positive note, despite a few surprises along the way.AI-assisted narration and summarization based on original reporting and data from PCCA.
Cotton QuickTake October 5, 2026
Cotton gave back its recent bounce last week, with December futures falling 383 points to settle at 78.88 cents per pound. Tuesday brought the biggest move, with futures locking limit down before recovering some ground by Friday’s close. AI-assisted narration and summarization based on original reporting and data from PCCA.
Cotton QuickTake September 28, 2026
Cotton finished higher last week, with December futures gaining 156 points to settle at 82.71 cents per pound. AI-assisted narration and summarization based on original reporting and data from PCCA.
Cotton QuickTake September 21, 2026
Cotton remained under pressure last week, with December futures falling nearly five cents to settle at 81.15 cents per pound. A stronger U.S. dollar, weakness across commodities, and additional technical selling all contributed to another difficult week for the market. AI-assisted narration and summarization based on original reporting and data from PCCA.
Cotton QuickTake September 14, 2026
Cotton ended last week on shaky ground after Friday’s sharp sell-off erased most of the gains made earlier in the week. AI-assisted narration and summarization based on original reporting and data from PCCA.
Cotton QuickTake September 8, 2026
After a strong run through August, cotton hit the reset button last week. December futures settled at 86.33 cents per pound, down more than five cents on the week after reaching a new contract high of 93.74 cents on Monday. AI-assisted narration and summarization based on original reporting and data from PCCA.
Cotton QuickTake August 31, 2026
Cotton finished the final full week of August with continued momentum after December futures hit a life-of-contract high, posting a strong week of gains. AI-assisted narration and summarization based on original reporting and data from PCCA.
Cotton QuickTake August 24, 2026
Cotton enters the final full week of August with momentum on its side after posting its fifth consecutive weekly gain. AI-assisted narration and summarization based on original reporting and data from PCCA.
Cotton QuickTake August 17, 2026
After a packed week of USDA and economic data, cotton heads into a quieter stretch with fewer major scheduled catalysts. AI-assisted narration and summarization based on original reporting and data from PCCA.
Cotton QuickTake August 10, 2026
Cotton heads into a busy week with Wednesday’s USDA supply and demand report at the center of attention, while crop conditions, inflation data, export demand, and outside markets could all add to volatility following last week’s rally.AI-assisted narration and summarization based on original reporting and data from PCCA.
Cotton QuickTake August 3, 2026
As we move into August, the cotton market is turning its attention to crop conditions, export demand, and next week's highly anticipated USDA August Supply and Demand Report. AI-assisted narration and summarization based on original reporting and data from PCCA.
Cotton QuickTake July 27, 2026
Cotton begins the week with attention centered on Wednesday's Federal Reserve meeting, while traders also keep an eye on weather, export demand, and developments in Washington that could affect agricultural policy.AI-assisted narration and summarization based on original reporting and data from PCCA.
Cotton QuickTake July 20, 2026
After a busy stretch of major reports, this week's economic calendar slows down. That means the market's attention will shift toward weather, export demand, geopolitical developments, and trader positioning ahead of next week's Federal Reserve meeting.AI-assisted narration and summarization based on original reporting and data from PCCA.
Cotton QuickTake July 6, 2026
Cotton enters a relatively quiet week, with Friday's USDA WASDE supply and demand report expected to receive most of the attention.AI-assisted narration and summarization based on original reporting and data from PCCA.
Cotton QuickTake June 29, 2026
It’s a holiday-shortened week, but don’t expect a quiet one. The cotton market has two major reports to watch, beginning with Tuesday’s USDA Acreage Report, followed by Thursday’s U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls report. Together, they’ll help shape both market fundamentals and overall investor sentiment.AI-assisted narration and summarization based on original reporting and data from PCCA.
Cotton QuickTake June 22, 2026
Cotton futures traded with a steadier tone last week as traders continued to balance supportive export demand against generally favorable weather and a mixed economic backdrop.AI-assisted narration and summarization based on original reporting and data from PCCA.
Cotton QuickTake June 15, 2026
Cotton futures found some support late last week, though traders will continue to navigate a holiday-shortened week and a busy economic calendar.AI-assisted narration and summarization based on original reporting and data from PCCA.
Cotton QuickTake June 8, 2026
After a difficult start to June, the market's focus is beginning to shift from macro-driven selling toward the supply-side story, with Thursday's WASDE report and the June 30 Acreage report now in view.AI-assisted narration and summarization based on original reporting and data from PCCA
Cotton QuickTake June 1, 2026
Cotton enters June with some supportive headlines following the launch of the Great American Cotton plan and India's removal of its cotton import duty. AI-assisted narration and summarization based on original reporting and data from PCCA
Cotton QuickTake May 26, 2026
Markets are searching for direction this week following another volatile round of commodity liquidation and a sharp pullback across cotton futures in recent sessions. AI-assisted narration and summarization based on original reporting and data from PCCA
Cotton QuickTake May 18, 2026
Markets will look for more clarity this week after disappointing Trump-Xi meetings and heavy liquidation across commodities late last week.
Cotton QuickTake May 11, 2026
This week, macro headlines are likely to stay in control of the market. Traders will be watching inflation data, Tuesday’s WASDE report, ongoing Iran in Iran, and a major meeting between President Trump and President Xi in China.
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