Cotton News for a Global Industry

But will the drought impact your ability to plant your favorite variety in the future?

Jay Hardwick, a Newellton, Louisiana, cotton producer was recently elected at a Cotton Incorporated Board meeting.

The world’s growing population needs to be fed and clothed in the future, and while we can meet the challenge, it will come at a price.

The cotton market continues to surprise participants with its ability to defy expectations.

Global cotton production is forecast 8% higher in 2011/12, compared with 2010/11, at 26.8 million tons, yet consumption could decline by 2% to 23.9 million tons.

Export demand from China has caused cotton prices to rise in India, leading industry professionals to fear that the country’s supply will run out sooner than expected.

Goal is to have no post-consumer textile waste going to landfills by 2037.

The Beltwide Luncheon featured a full program for attendees, from the Cotton Grower Achievement Award presentation to the Sound Off discussion.

Economist Dr. O.A. Cleveland examines the market factors that will impact your bottom line in the coming year.

USDA's December supply and demand report served to stagger an already ailing cotton market last week.

Latest prediction is 310,000 bales lower than October report.

National Cotton Council President and CEO Mark Lange was one of several NCC representatives to meet with trade leaders in advance of the World Trade Organization ministerial in mid-December.

PhytoGen variety was planted on over 10 percent of all Upland cotton acres in the United States, according to recent USDA study.

The long-term trading range remains between 93 and 107 cents.

Kevin Latner served 15 years in USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service.

Monsanto and The Weather Channel team up for "Farmers’ Forecast."