Cotton processing facilities nationwide had completed ginning operations on 13,483,450 bales as of March 1, 2026, according to the latest data from federal agricultural statisticians.
The running tally represents cotton bales that have been processed through ginning operations during the current crop cycle. Cotton ginning is the mechanical process that separates cotton fibers from their seeds, preparing the raw material for textile production.
These figures are compiled as part of regular agricultural production monitoring conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s statistical service, which tracks crop processing and production levels throughout the growing season.
