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
Most U.S. consumers are familiar with Under Armour. It is one of the most popular brands in athletic performance wear …
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, …
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 …
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 …
Promotion
February 14, 2012
Not only do these tours allow brands and retailers to gain a deeper understanding of “The Fabric of Our Lives,” …
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 …
Promotion
Better Information Leads to Better Decisions
February 13, 2012
At Cotton Incorporated, we maintain 17 information-rich websites, contribute a wide variety of information to countless others, produce multiple monthly …
Promotion
February 13, 2012
Cotton Incorporated’s consumer-directed advertising target audience is women ages 18-34. According to ComScore MobiLens, a leader in mobile media consumer …
Promotion
February 13, 2012
The much-anticipated “2012 Cotton Board Industry Calendars” are nearing completion and are set to ship in early December. This annual …
Promotion
The Global Presence of Cotton Incorporated
February 13, 2012
Today’s economy is truly global and so is cotton’s extensive supply chain. For those reasons Cotton Incorporated is committed to …
Promotion
February 13, 2012
Just over a year ago, Cotton Incorporated went live with a new Website – www.WholeCottonseed.com – in an effort to …
Marketing
June 15, 2011
The rising cost for cotton fiber during the past year has created a best of times/worst of times situation for …
International
Cooperation Makes 2010 a Game-Changing Year
February 9, 2011
The past year was a game-changer for cotton on numerous fronts: historically high cotton prices, the entry into new product …
Uncategorized
Lessons from the International Year of Natural Fibers
March 16, 2010
This past year was proclaimed the International Year of Natural Fibers by the United Nations General Assembly. The intention of …
Promotion
February 22, 2010
Back in 2008, Cotton Incorporated became a contributor to one of the most unique cotton museums in the United States. …
Seed Varieties
Cottonseed Research Increases Value
January 18, 2010
Through years of “The Fabric of Our Lives” television advertising campaigns, Cotton Incorporated successfully established cotton as a brand with …
Latest News
Insect Control
In-Crop Needs Drive Transform Momentum
April 18, 2018
Transform insecticide annually overcomes regulatory hurdles to remain a vital crop protection tool.
News
How the Ginning Cost Share Program Gained New Life
April 17, 2018
Thanks to the efforts of many in the industry, a badly-needed cotton relief program found new life on Capitol Hill.
Marketing
USDA Announces 2018 Loan Rate Differentials
April 17, 2018
USDA’s Farm Service Agency has announced the 2018-crop loan rate differentials for upland and extra-long staple cotton.
Cotton Production
Sessions from the 2017 MS Row Crop Short Course Now Online
April 17, 2018
Presentations from the 2017 Mississippi State Row Crop Short Course are now part of the Focus on Cotton online series from the Plant Management Network and Cotton Incorporated.
News
Wrangler Report Touts Value of Soil Conservation Practices
April 17, 2018
Wrangler jeans has published a report highlighting the significant economic and environmental benefits of certain cotton farming techniques.
Insect Control
Biopesticide Option for Bollworm, Budworm Control
April 15, 2018
A host-specific virus is being used to control bollworms and budworms in Arkansas crops.
Opinion
Tariff Discussions Emphasize Need for Free Trade
April 15, 2018
Free, but fair, trade is the need of the hour.
Market Analysis
Strong Demand, Drought Concerns Pushing Prices
April 14, 2018
Thanks to mill demand, shrinking quality stocks and increased drought concerns in the Southwest, cotton continues to post gains in spite of the selling pressure created by rolling positions to the July contract.
Production Outlook / Acreage
Cotton Highlights from April WASDE Report
April 10, 2018
April’s USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates move projected U.S. cotton exports up and domestic ending stocks down, as world ending stocks for the month are also reduced.
News
U.S. Justice Department to Approve Bayer/Monsanto Deal
April 10, 2018
According to The Wall Street Journal, the U.S. Department of Justice has decided to approve Bayer’s acquisition of Monsanto Co., with closing expected in the second quarter of 2018.
Promotion
Branding is Key Marketing Tool for U.S. Cotton
April 10, 2018
Brands mean trust, which sells products, and cotton is no exception.
News
Staplcotn Acquires 50% Interest in TJ Beall Company
April 10, 2018
Staplcotn, the oldest and one of the largest cotton marketing cooperatives in the U.S., has purchased a 50% stake in the TJ Beall Company.
Market Analysis
Shurley on Cotton: More Tariff Talk
April 9, 2018
The jury is still out on whether or not the “verbal war” between the U.S. and China will actually result in tariffs, and what the impact on cotton will be.
Market Analysis
Market Holds in Face of Tariff Rumblings
April 8, 2018
World consumption continues to support prices, but the mere suggestion of tariffs makes speculative fund managers nervous and increases market volatility.
Planting
Proper Planter Adjustment Can Impact Crop Stand
April 5, 2018
Proper planter adjustment from field to field can make the difference between a healthy stand of cotton and a poor stand.