The predominant variety of cotton grown in the United States; upland cotton has long been eligible for government price support and is now eligible for production flexibility contract payments. A fibre plant developed in the United States from stock native to Mexico and Central America. Includes all cotton grown in the continental Unites States expect Sea Island and American Pima cotton. Staple length of upland cotton ranges from 3/4 inch to 1 1/4 inches.