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Government regulations often have worldwide effects. Keep up with the latest in policy changes that shape the cotton industry.
The United States is facing pressure from international sources to reduce its cotton subsidies, and domestic financial concerns may make the policy change necessary.
At the 75th anniversary of the Gdynia Cotton Association (GCA), the GCA Council approved the decision to adopt International Cotton Association (ICA) Rules.
This week, officials and industry leaders in China and Pakistan called on their governments to clamp down on illegal cotton hoarding.
The National Cotton Council is urging Senators to vote “yes’ on adoption of S. J. Res. 26, a resolution to disapprove the regulation of greenhouse gases by the Environmental Protection Agency under the Clean Air Act.
The Murkowski Resolution would have prevented the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases under the Clear Air Act. NCC President Mark Lange urged passage of the resolution, although its near adoption could signal a victory for cotton's interests.
NCC Chairman Eddie Smith tells a House of Representative subcommittee that farm policy should provide an effective financial safety net for producers.
The International Cotton Association’s 2010 Bylaws and Rules are now available online in Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.
Bill is designed to bring transparency to derivatives trading.
Committee reached a unanimous decision in rejecting plan that would reduce farm program payments.
175 ag organizations send a letter to Capitol Hill supporting representatives who oppose Greenhouse gas regulation that could drive up farmers' input costs.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R-GA) and other members of the Senate send letter to President Barack Obama urging no reductions in farm spending during difficult economic times.
In a letter to Ag Secretary Vilsack, National Cotton Council joins other in protesting proposed crop insurance cuts
Revision of Farm Bill policies is likened to "pulling the rug out from under farmers" by Georgia Congressman.
Provision in package would have provided approximately $1.1 billion in direct payments to producers in primary disaster areas.
National Cotton Council expresses concern over Supreme Court ruling that further paves the way for "burdensome" input application regulation.
A St. Louis Federal Court ruled DuPont is not licensed to combine Roundup Ready traits with Optimum GAT traits in corn or soybeans.
National Cotton Council is not alone in opposition of EPA's plan to regulate carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases.
Heading into an election year, numbers are not good for Senator Blanche Lincoln (D-AR), Chairman of the Senate Ag Committee.
The International Cotton Association Bylaws and Rules have been updated for 2010 and the English language version is now available online.
Despite current struggles, cotton industry will prosper in the long term.
With an internationally diverse board, the ICA prepares to focus on big issues.
Trade associations must look for ways to combine efforts.
Increasing consumer demand is the key to cotton’s future
CCA embraces role as a member of the international cotton family
Updating the worldwide cotton infrastructure is required for growth
A viable cotton industry is socially and economically critical to French-speaking Africa
Gdynia Cotton Association plays key role in cotton classification, testing
China establishes comprehensive guidelines for industry growth
A national plan is required to maintain the existence of Egyptian cotton
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