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Cotton Grower Industry News
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Tate Elected American Cotton Producers Chair
Michael Tate of Huntsville, AL, was elected chairman of the American Cotton Producers for 2016.
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Cotton Highlights from February WASDE Report
Sluggish export sales and consumption drive the cotton numbers in USDA’s February World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report.
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Stephens to Lead the National Cotton Council in 2016
Shane Stephens of Greenwood, MS, has been elected National Cotton Council chairman for 2016.
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NCC: Another Challenging Year for U.S. Cotton
National Cotton Council economists say that low cotton prices, ample global stocks and uncertainties about global mill cotton use will…
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NCC Praises Move to Reinstate Commodity Marketing Certificates
USDA earned the thanks of the U.S. cotton industry by announcing the implementation and availability of commodity marketing certificates as…
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Oilseed Designation for Cottonseed Stymied; Industry Responds
According to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, USDA lawyers have determined the department does not have the authority to declare cottonseed…
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Syngenta Agrees to Buyout by ChemChina
ChemChina is acquiring Syngenta in a $43 billion cash offer.
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China Losing Top Cotton Importer Status
China has been surpassed by Vietnam as the world’s top cotton importer.
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New, Diverse Leadership Appointed to The Cotton Board
Eight members, eight alternates and two diversity advisors have been appointed to The Cotton Board.
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Making Wrinkle-Resistant Cotton Fabrics “Greener”
The American Chemical Society reports that a team of chemists have developed a new, more environmentally-friendly and cost effective method…