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Cotton Incorporated’s Messura Addresses Cotton’s Future in the Supply Chain
There is always a lot of discussion about the ongoing competition between cotton and synthetic fibers, which is to be…
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Geographical Shift in Cotton Mill Use
The general outlook for cotton supply and use for 2012/13 is bleak: global cotton production and mill use are forecast…
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Uganda’s Cotton Production Increases Two-Fold
Uganda’s cotton production grew two-fold following a year of higher global prices, according to Fibre2Fashion. Cotton production rose to 254,036…
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Turkmenistan’s Cotton Production Reaches 1.1 Million Tons
Turkmenistan’s cotton production is currently estimated to reach more than 1.1 million tons, according to various news reports. More than…
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ICA Makes Changes to Arbitration System
The International Cotton Association (ICA) has recently implemented changes to its arbitration system. In a recent email to its members,…
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Cotton Genome Research Conference Yields Results
The 2012 International Cotton Genome Initiative [ICGI] Research Conference was held October 9-12 in Raleigh, NC. 132 cotton genomic and…
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NMSU Initiative Promotes Sustainability through Cotton Partnership
New Mexico State University’s Leyendecker Plant Science Research Center, Sodexo Campus Services and Cotton Incorporated are partnering to enhance the…
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2012 Overview of the Chinese Textile Industry
The textile industry in China has continued its slide from last year, largely due to weak demand (leading to higher…
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IFCP Elects New Officers at ICAC Plenary Meeting in Interlaken
Mr. Mark A. Messura was elected Chairman of the International Forum for Cotton Promotion (IFCP) at the Annual Business Meeting of…
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The Aftereffects of the Indian Cotton Export Ban: Part Three
Author’s note: With the announcement of cotton export ban on March 5, 2012, India was considered a capricious partner in…