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Cotton Grower Industry News
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New Global Cotton Futures Contract Coming Early 2015
After a few regulatory delays, IntercontinentalExchange plans to launch its postponed global cotton futures contract early next year.
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Nicosia Predicts Cotton to Rally Near $1 Over Next Decade
Cotton growers may not be happy with current world prices. But patience may pay off over the next decade, predicted…
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Agreement Ends U.S.- Brazil WTO Cotton Dispute
The National Cotton Council expressed appreciation for the U.S. government’s successful efforts to conclude the U.S.-Brazil trade dispute in the…
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Confusion Reigns in Market Following China Cotton Policy Announcements
Weighed down by unexpected announcements from China, cotton prices continued to trend lower and confusion reigned, as traders attempted to…
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Reminder – CTAP Enrollment Ends October 7
October 7 is the deadline for cotton growers to enroll for the Cotton Transition Assistance Program, an interim payment program…
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October 10 Deadline for Public Comments on Roundup Ready Xtend Crop System Plants
The public comment period on the draft environmental impact statement for cotton and soybean plants for Monsanto’s Roundup Ready Xtend…
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CCI Tour to Showcase U.S. Yarn and Fabrics to Uniform Manufacturers
Apparel manufacturers from eight countries will get a good look at U.S. cotton yarn and fabric production during Cotton Council…
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Segment Swap Program Educates Cotton Board Producers About Importer Decisions
The Cotton Board’s producer members recently participated in a “Segment Swap” program designed to give them a better understand of…
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China Announces Cuts to Cotton Import Quotas
In a move that could add more pressure to global cotton prices, China has announced that it will cut 2015…
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Quality Cotton Means Value to Growers and the Global Supply Chain
Growers may look at yield and see income. But it’s the quality aspects of their cotton – and the associated…