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Cotton Grower Industry News
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ITMF-ICCTM Approves Updated HVI Guidelines
The International Textile Manufacturers Federation’s (ITMF) International Committee on Cotton Testing Methods (ICCTM) has approved updates to the Guidelines for…
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John Deere Introduces New Module-Building CS690 Cotton Stripper
Innovative design speeds harvest, reduces labor and downtime, protects yields and increases operator comfort.
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“Tremendous Progress” Being Made in Farm Bill Implementation
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced significant progress on implementing the Agricultural Act of 2014, better known as the 2014 Farm…
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ITMF-ICCTM Gives Full Recognition to AQUALAB for Fiber Testing
The ITMF International Committee on Cotton Testing Methods has awarded full recognition to AQUALAB, a fiber-testing instrument produced by Mesdan…
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USDA Projects Seven Percent Increase for Cotton Acres in 2014
According to the USDA 2014 Prospective Plantings report issued March 31, cotton acreage for this year is projected to total…
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300 Participants Attend First Egypt International Cotton Conference
More than 300 participants attended the First International Cotton Conference, conducted by the Egyptian Cotton Research Institute.
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Steve Wilbur Elected Chairman of California Cotton Growers
Steve Wilbur of Tulare, CA, has been elected chairman of the California Cotton Growers Association.
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Cheminova Launches Statement Herbicide for Cotton and Soybeans
Cheminova, Inc. is launching Statement herbicide for control of glyphosate and ALS-resistant weeds in both cotton and soybeans.
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“Dramatic” Market Difficult to Nail Down
Last week’s market moves were little more than panic trading. One is tempted to call this a roller coaster, but…
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New Broadcast Spray-Hoods Help Reduce Drift, Improve Coverage
A new line of broadcast spray-hoods will offer growers greater drift control while also improving the spray coverage and efficacy…