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Cotton Grower Industry News
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Fiber Innovation: Zeal Optics Unveils Cotton Bioplastic Sunglasses
ZEAL Optics has announced the release of the world’s first cotton biodegradable sunglasses made from 100% U.S. cotton. The eyewear,…
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EPA Issues New Pesticide Labels to Help Protect Bees
In an ongoing effort to protect bees and other pollinators, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has developed new pesticide…
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Bag and Drag Pigweed Escapes
Pigweed escapes – even the largest ones – are typically not at the top of a cotton producer’s to-do list…
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Open Bolls Reported from Coast to Coast
The 2013 cotton crop continues to progress from coast to coast, with more and more open bolls appearing in fields…
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Quick Climb and Quicker Loss
As quickly as cotton prices climbed to a 14-month high, the entire rally was lost even quicker. What took a…
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Brazil’s Focus Shifts From Logistics To Cotton Quality
Those who haven’t had the good fortune to attend an annual meeting of the Brazilian Cotton Shippers Assn. (ANEA) probably…
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Lack Of Quality Testing Eats Into Mill Profitability
Although cost is the first consideration of the fiber purchasing process, fiber quality plays a role in determining if the…
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China, Western Retailers Drive Change For Textile Companies
When challenging times hit the cotton value chain, no one escapes completely unscathed. Every sector gets a share of the…
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Lack Of Capacity, Standardization Frustrate the Logistics Sector
Working in the global logistics field is not for the faint of heart, regardless of the type of product being…
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China As A Cotton Exporter Would Draw WTO Attention
From the mid-1800s through 2008, the cotton industry was more stable than most other industries. Prices fluctuated enough to require…