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Berrye Worsham
Worsham is President and CEO of Cotton Incorporated.
International
Cotton Incorporated: Identity Programs Provide Options for Sustainability
January 13, 2014
Cotton Incorporated CEO Berrye Worsham says the pieces are lining up to chart a new frontier for the cotton industry.
News
April 1, 2012
Cotton Incorporated’s Agricultural and Environmental Research Division manages over 400 research projects annually. In addition to being active project managers, …
Marketing
Cotton Incorporated Conference Continues Successfully
March 1, 2012
I recently delivered a program update to over 750 attendees at the 15th Annual Conservation Systems Cotton & Rice Conference …
Opinion
Securing Cotton’s Future: Thinking Beyond the Boll
February 22, 2012
There is no denying that the cotton industry faced challenges in 2011. The fluctuating price of raw cotton fiber placed …
Promotion
February 14, 2012
Not only do these tours allow brands and retailers to gain a deeper understanding of “The Fabric of Our Lives,” …
Uncategorized
Importer Support Program Farm Tours
February 14, 2012
The Importer Support Program of the Cotton Board and Cotton Incorporated recently funded two cotton farm tours for representatives from …
Equipment
Wireless Irrigation Technology Increases Efficiency, Availability
February 14, 2012
With water use efficiency and availability becoming more critical in all aspects of production agriculture, Cotton Incorporated-funded research continues to …
Seed Varieties
February 14, 2012
Dairymen nationwide use your whole cottonseed (WCS) in feed rations. But why do they choose WCS? In trial after trial, …
Promotion
February 14, 2012
Most U.S. consumers are familiar with Under Armour. It is one of the most popular brands in athletic performance wear …
Promotion
Cotton Incorporated Targets Sports Apparel Market
February 14, 2012
Cotton Incorporated works to influence key fiber-buying decision makers in retail and brand manufacturing companies, showing them the benefits of …
Latest News
Marketing
January 30, 2015
J. Dukes Wooters, Jr., retired chairman of Cotton Incorporated and the driving force behind the Seal of Cotton and the industry’s branded marketing efforts, passed away following a short illness. He was 97.
News
Real-World Solutions Highlight First Biocontrols 2015 Conference and Tradeshow
January 30, 2015
Real-world solutions and practical experience from successful growers, advisors and biocontrol suppliers highlight the agenda for the first-ever Biocontrols 2015 Conference and Tradeshow March 3-5, 2015 in Fresno, CA.
Marketing
Blake Lauritsen Is 2014 Marketer of the Year
January 30, 2015
Blake Lauritsen’s attention to commodity markets, the global cotton industry, and good business sense – plus a bit of luck, he’ll admit – earned him the 2014 Marketer of the Year award.
International
India Moves to Stabilize Their Cotton Market
January 29, 2015
The recent move by Cotton Corporation of India to release 5,100 bales from its stock should help stabilize the cotton price this season.
News
New Webcasts Focus on Ways to Maximize Cotton Quality
January 29, 2015
Two new webcasts focusing on maximizing cotton quality have been added to the Focus on Cotton online webcast resource.
News
Math and Science Grants Available through America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education
January 29, 2015
America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education is offering $2.3 million in math or science grants to public school districts in rural communities to help prepare their students for future academic and career success.
International
Jamaica Looking to Rebuild Sea Island Cotton Industry
January 28, 2015
Considering today’s cotton market, it’s heartening to find a cotton-producing region that’s actively working to expand production.
Market Analysis
Shurley on Cotton: Prices Struggle as New Round of Weakness Sets In
January 26, 2015
For the fourth time since last spring, prices have again failed to hold support as new negative forces overtake the market. The decline in prices is concerning, but is offset somewhat by a strong basis and premiums for quality and an increasing LDP/MLG.
Market Analysis
Market Struggles with Black Swans and Bears
January 26, 2015
Although the bears have finally pulled prices into the 50s, the ability of old crop cotton to hold near the 60 cent level is phenomenal, given the current “Black Swan” financial market.
News
How to Incorporate Biocontrols Into a Pest Management Program
January 26, 2015
Crafting a “softer” pest management program for your cotton fields is likely in your future – if it’s not here already.
Market Analysis
Plexus: Get Ready for a Few Weeks of Volatility
January 23, 2015
While the market situation for U.S. cotton may seem friendly, it is being overshadowed by the negative outlook for commodities stemming from a strong dollar, lower economic growth and fears of another financial meltdown.