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Glyphosate-resistant weeds have one Mississippi Delta grower taking drastic measures.

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NCC: Fundamentals Encouraging for 2010/11

A year from now, global stocks could look very similar to the way they are today, according to NCC Vice President Gary Adams.

NCC Board Gets Updates On Key Issues

Board hears updates on issues such as the Brazil WTO dispute, the 2010 Farm Bill and global conditions shaping the cotton market.

Cotton Inc.: Temik Phase Out Highlights Needs for Research

Cotton Incorporated encourages private companies to invest more research into developing resistance against nematodes.

Weed Scientists Urge More Vigilance Against Resistant Palmer

Leading weed specialists say message still not hitting home with many farmers.

Indian Textile Ministry to Lobby for Equal Tax Treatment of Cotton and MMF

Indian Textile Minister believes the disparity between the way cotton and man-made fibers are taxed should be a thing of the past.

Declining Cotton Stocks Drive Up Prices in China, Acreage in India

The second monthly decline in cotton imports will continue to drive up prices in China.

Global Cotton Consumption Forecast to Rise Further in 2010/11

Forecast puts global consumption up 3 percent from previous year.

Greek Crop On the Road to Recovery in 2010/11

Hecot S.A. Managing Director Yiannis Papadogiannis provides an exclusive special report on the state of the Greek cotton industry.

EPA Reaches $2.5 Million Settlement with Monsanto

Settlement is related to the planting of Bollgard and Bollgard II in Texas Panhandle prior to 2007, when planting was disallowed in the area due to Insect Resistance Management programs.

Special Report: ANEA Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Brazilian cotton exporters celebrate in Rio de Janeiro, and Cotton International went along for the ride to bring you a photo essay and full report.

ICAC: Cotton Supply is Tight

A decline in global production and a rebound in mill demand have cotton supplies at a tight level.

Key Chinese Indicator Falls

The Chinese government's Purchasing Managers' Index fell for the second straight month in June.

2010 Cotton Acreage Up 19 Percent

USDA says all cotton plantings for 2010 are estimated at 10.9 million acres.

Brazil, U.S. Suspend Long-Running Dispute

After the U.S. agreed to several trade demands related to a cotton subsidy dispute, Brazil has suspended the possibility of retaliatory action until 2012.

Initial Fibertect Field Test a Success

Cotton-based material created at Texas Tech was tested on the oil-soaked shores of Grand Isle, LA, recently.

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