Production
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Today’s Students Will Drive Tomorrow’s Demand for Cotton
When discussing sustainability, “demand enhancement” isn’t usually the first thing that pops into a person’s head. But without a viable…
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Choosing a Fiber, from the Spinner’s Point of View
As one of the top cotton-producing countries in the world, Pakistan has a long and storied track record with the…
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NCC: Emerson Retirement a Loss for U.S. Agriculture
The National Cotton Council (NCC) said U.S. agriculture is losing a strong advocate in Rep. Jo Ann Emerson (R-MO), who…
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BCI Spreads the Word about Sustainability throughout China
In Hejian City, in the Hebei Province in China, workers at the Guoxin farm directly manage 6,700 hectares (ha) of…
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Deadline Nearing for Beltwide Cotton Conferences Registration
Monday, December 17, is the last day discounted room rates will be offered by the Marriott Rivercenter/Riverwalk hotels in San…
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The Key to Success in Brazil: Good Timing
Brazil has long been a player in the global cotton market, but only in recent years has its exploded into…
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Controllers Increasingly Viewed as a Risk Management Tool
With huge swings in prices, the need for accuracy in cotton characteristics such as weight and moisture content become more…
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Successful Gins Emphasize Technology and Training
As price pressure and the need minimize costs mount throughout the cotton supply chain, ginners increasingly are focusing on minimizing…
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India Will Not Ban Cotton Exports
Few events shocked the industry as much as India’s unexpected ban on cotton exports in 2010 and again in 2011,…
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Farmers Urged to Record Hurricane Losses
USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Juan M. Garcia urged farmers and ranchers affected by Hurricane Sandy to keep thorough…