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It’s A Great Time to Partner with Africa

There are tremendous opportunities for investment in Africa, from cotton production through textile manufacturing. Read article

India’s Production Up, Acreage Up

India is estimated to have produced 32.5 million bales in the last marketing year. Read article

ICAC: China Absorbs Large Portion of Global Crop

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. Read article

“Brazil’s Cost” Offset by Wealth of Advantages

The potential decline of the textile industry in Brazil is an important threat to its cotton production. Read article

USDA Projects 13.2 Million Cotton Acres for 2012

Acreage down 10% from last year. Read article

Opinion

Beck Barnes

In Farm Bill Debate, Congress Should Remember America's Farm Youth

As the population in rural America shrinks, Congress must make farming a viable economic option.

Mike McCue

Debate Heating Up on World Cotton Futures Contract

Conversations stall on ‘origination vs. destination’ issue, but there is general agreement that a global contract is coming soon.