Cotton Market
White Gold in Peril: 88% Drought Coverage Threatens US Cotton as Futures Market Braces for 2026 Supply Shock
As of March 25, 2026, the United States cotton industry is staring down a generational crisis that threatens to destabilize global textile supply chains. A staggering 88% of U.S. cotton production areas are currently experiencing drought conditions, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report. This represents a