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U.S. Farm Bill: So Far, So Good for Cotton

The National Cotton Council says the first step on the path to a new farm bill includes provisions supported by the cotton industry.

Cotton’s Former Enemy Becomes A Valued Partner

In a span of only one year, sports apparel manufacturer Under Armour has created 158 active-wear products that feature cotton.

Brooks Brothers Launches Third Supima Collection

Based on the success of its first two Supima collections, it’s no surprise that Brooks Brothers chose to develop a third line of clothing featuring the ELS fiber.

The Cotton Board: Prices Unlikely to Gain in Coming Months

The combination of higher ending stocks, and a lower world consumption figure (down 980,000 bales to 107.7 million), caused the stocks-to-use ratio to increase by 4% this month.

Cotton Board Meeting: Stability More Important than Price

Price stability and increased use of technology are two critical paths to success for cotton, according to several industry experts who addressed the The Cotton Board at its March meeting.

India’s Export Ban Benefits No One, Including Textile Industry

It’s bad enough that the global cotton industry has suffered from the Indian export ban -- what adds insult to injury is that there’s no evidence than anyone, anywhere, benefitted from the decision.

There’s No Substitute for Personal Interaction

The need to work together to build a stronger supply chain is greater than ever, and trading voicemail messages with your partners and customers simply won’t get the job done.

Cotton Incorporated Survey: Sustainability Is Optional

Are consumers really willing to pay more for their apparel purchases if the products they buy are made from sustainable materials?

Bayer’s Latest Cotton Technology Gains Approval in United States

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted registration for Bayer CropScience’s Twinlink cotton technology.

Agriculture Finds a Friend in Bill Gates

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said, “It is shocking – not to mention short-sighted and potentially dangerous – how little money is spent on agricultural research.”

Retailers Ban Cotton from Uzbekistan

Leading apparel manufacturers from Western countries are boycotting Uzbek cotton, citing the alleged use of child labor in its national cotton industry.

Dr. O.A. Cleveland: USDA Report Steals Cotton's Thunder

USDA’s supply and demand report took a bit of steam out of the market that had seen December pushing 97 cents early this week.

China’s Purchases Offset Bearish USDA Report

The recent USDA report had a negative effect on global cotton prices, but some analysts believe the negativity is unwarranted due to continued purchasing from China.

CCI Elects Webb as 2012 President

James L. “Jimmy” Webb, a cotton grower from Leary, GA, has been elected the 2012 president of Cotton Council International (CCI).

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The National Cotton Council says the first step on the path to a new farm bill includes provisions supported by the cotton industry.

In a span of only one year, sports apparel manufacturer Under Armour has created 158 active-wear products that feature cotton.

Based on the success of its first two Supima collections, it’s no surprise that Brooks Brothers chose to develop a third line of clothing featuring the ELS fiber.

The combination of higher ending stocks, and a lower world consumption figure (down 980,000 bales to 107.7 million), caused the stocks-to-use ratio to increase by 4% this month.

Price stability and increased use of technology are two critical paths to success for cotton, according to several industry experts who addressed the The Cotton Board at its March meeting.

It’s bad enough that the global cotton industry has suffered from the Indian export ban -- what adds insult to injury is that there’s no evidence than anyone, anywhere, benefitted from the decision.

The need to work together to build a stronger supply chain is greater than ever, and trading voicemail messages with your partners and customers simply won’t get the job done.

Are consumers really willing to pay more for their apparel purchases if the products they buy are made from sustainable materials?

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted registration for Bayer CropScience’s Twinlink cotton technology.

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said, “It is shocking – not to mention short-sighted and potentially dangerous – how little money is spent on agricultural research.”

Leading apparel manufacturers from Western countries are boycotting Uzbek cotton, citing the alleged use of child labor in its national cotton industry.

USDA’s supply and demand report took a bit of steam out of the market that had seen December pushing 97 cents early this week.

The recent USDA report had a negative effect on global cotton prices, but some analysts believe the negativity is unwarranted due to continued purchasing from China.

James L. “Jimmy” Webb, a cotton grower from Leary, GA, has been elected the 2012 president of Cotton Council International (CCI).