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Bye Bye, Buenos Aires: ICAC Completes 70th Plenary Meeting

Almost 500 people from 39 countries attended the International Cotton Advisory Committee's (ICAC) meeting in Argentina, which was held Sept. 4-10.

NCC in Discussions on 2012 Farm Bill

The new policy addresses expected reductions in the agricultural budget baseline arising from deficit-reduction efforts,and the findings in the trade dispute with Brazil.

ICAC 2011 Preview: Success Factors for Farmers’ Groups

This session's speakers will provide the histories of some notable farmers' associations and cooperatives, as well as the success factors that enabled them to thrive.

CCI Study Analyzes Colombian Textile Consumers

The “Closet Share 2011” determined that the wardrobes of Colombian men and women are fairly similar in four different categories: jeans, khakis, underwear, and home furnishings.

ANEA 2011: Fortaleza in Full Color

The Brazilian Cotton Exporters Association (ANEA) held their Annual Dinner and Golf Tournament in grogeous Fortaleza, Brazil from June 24-26.

ICAC Releases Full Agenda for 70th Plenary Meeting

The Standing Committee of the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) has approved the full agenda for its 70th Plenary Meeting, to be held Sept. 4-10 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Brazil Set to Shatter Its Cotton Production Record

The way things look now, Brazilian growers will produce their largest output ever ... but can they get it efficiently to their export customers?

Brazil´s Biosafety Commission Approves Bayer’s TwinLink Cotton

Regulatory body approves Bayer's technology, which is specially designed to fight caterpillars and fully tolerant to glufosinate-ammonium herbicides.

ICAC Working on Theme for Plenary Meeting in Buenos Aires

In March, the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) will determine the theme and agenda for its 70th Plenary Meeting.