IFAS Extension
Release Date: 9/13/2026
Agriculture
Abstract
Cotton profitability hinges on not only lint yield but also fiber quality. Various cotton quality factors are considered for cotton fiber quality premium. This article discusses the cotton fiber quality characteristics in relation to industry premiums and overall profitability, as well as conditions that impact these qualities, such as variety selection, environmental conditions, and crop management. Written by Sudeep S. Sidhu, Gabrielle A. Comitre, and Hardeep Singh, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agronomy, September 2026.
About this Publication
This document is SS-AGR-507, a publication of the Department of Agronomy, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date September 2026. Visit the Ask IFAS website at https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication. © 2026 UF/IFAS. This publication is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.
How to Cite
Sidhu, S., Comitre, G., & Singh, H. (2026). Understanding Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) Fiber Quality for American Upland Cotton: From Field Factors to Market Consequences. EDIS, 2026(5). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ag503-2026
Authors
Sudeep Sidhu
former assistant professor, Department of Agronomy, UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center, Quincy, FL
Gabrielle Comitre
graduate research assistant, UF/IFAS Department of Agronomy, Gainesville, FL
Hardeep Singh
Specialist
University of Florida
assistant professor, cropping systems, Department of Agronomy, UF/IFAS West Florida Research and Education Center, Jay, FL
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