The United States is expected to expand the area dedicated to cotton cultivation in the 2026/27 season, according to data released in a weekly analysis by the Mato Grosso Institute of Agricultural Economics (IMEA), based on information from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). According to the survey, the total cotton area was estimated at 3.90 million hectares, which represents an increase of 4.0% compared to the 2025/26 season. The growth reflects a trend of expansion or stability in much of the country: of the 17 main producing states, 11 are expected to expand or maintain the cultivated area in the new season. The main highlight is the state of Texas, the largest cotton producer in the United States. The planted area in the region was estimated at 2.23 million hectares, up from 2.15 million hectares recorded in the previous season. The performance of Texas is decisive for the national result, given the state's weight in American fiber production. Despite the ...