Cotton is, to some degree, caught between a rock and a hard place. On one hand, it's fighting desperately for planting space in a world that, with a rapidly growing population, requires an ever-growing supply of food. This problem is compounded by record-high corn and grain prices. On the other hand, spinning mills continue to shift to manmade fibers due to the general stability of their prices and supply. And market share, which can be lost so quickly, is very difficult to regain.
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