Production
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With an Eye on China, U.S. Will Plant More Soybeans
U.S. soybean markets have been supported by robust trade with China. Current commitments to China are 75 million bushels higher…
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New Acid Delinting Facility for Kazakhstan
Continental Eagle Corporation of Prattville, AL, and JSC Kazakhstan Makhtasi have signed an agreement to build a new cotton seed…
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A History of Research Funding
Cotton Incorporated has a history of improving the profitability of cotton production by supporting diverse agricultural research from cotton entomology…
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Cotton Outlook Tied to Demand Recovery
The U.S. cotton industry continues to face “a very competitive and difficult economic climate” but there are some reasons for…
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Weathering the Storm
Without question, 2008 has proven to be a year filled with more ups and downs than any in recent, or…
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Every Year is a New Year
David Carter has been growing cotton exclusively for 20 years, but quickly qualifies that by saying, “This is my 20th…
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Relative Prices Driving Acreage Decisions
Each year, the National Cotton Council surveys producers as to their acreage intentions for the coming year. The survey, mailed…
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A Year of Meeting Challenges
In his report delegates, out-going Chairman Larry McClendon, a farmer and ginner from Marianna, AR, said that for more than…
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Hardwick to Lead NCC in ’09
Jay Hardwick, a Newellton, LA, cotton producer, was elected chairman of the National Cotton Council (NCC) for 2009. He served…
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Sen. Lincoln: Production Ag Already Paid its Dues
Senator Blanche Lincoln (D-AR) agrees that the United States is in economic turmoil, but says when the President asks for…