People

Join us as we examine the movers and shaker who influence the cotton industry on a daily basis.

Chell Named Area Sales Manager at Cheminova

Edward Chell will be responsible for Cheminova's sales efforts in much of the western U.S.

Blanche Joins Dow AgroSciences

Dr. Sterling Brooks Blanche accepts position as Cotton Development Specialist for Dow AgroSciences.

Lee Named C.O.O. at Valent USA

Andy Lee will assume his new role of Chief Operating Officer on December 12.

Wilhelm Joins Cheminova as Mid-South Area Sales Manager

Hunter Wilhelm brings years of industry experience to his new position at Cheminova, Inc.

Melnick Named Strategic Marketing Manager at Valent BioSciences

Rick Melnick brings 16 years of media experience and a deep knowledge of biorationals to the VBC marketing team.

ICA Preview: Moving Forward with Transparency

With volatility rampant in the market, the leaders of the International Cotton Association are putting an emphasis on trasnparency.

Cotton Board's Gillon Elected Chairman of AgriCenter International

Cotton Board CEO William Gillon will serve a one year term.

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.

Ashok Charles Wins ACSA Essay Contest

Ashok Charles of Winnitex Ltd. might refer to cotton as “the down-to-earth fiber,” but his essay took him to the top of the International Cotton Institute's mountain.

New ACSA Officers Assume Their Posts

The American Cotton Shippers Association announced that William E. May has been elected President at the conclusion of its 87th annual meeting in Washington, D.C.

Blome Tabbed as New Leader of Bayer CropScience North America

Jim Blome brings more than 25 years of expeirience in ag industry leadership to Bayer CropScience's President and CEO positions.

Ricky Lord Joins Cheminova as East Coast Area Sales Manager

Lord brings over 15 years of experience to new position at Cheminova.

Saha Named ICAC Cotton Researcher of the Year

USDA/ARS Research Geneticist Dr. Sukumar Saha is tabbed for prestigious cotton research honor.

ACSA 2011 CONFERENCE PREVIEW: Flash Back to ACSA 2010

Take a trip down Memory Lane by viewing the people and places that made ACSA 2010 such a successful event.

Mullins Named Executive Director of Historic Cotton Museum

The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange appoints Anna Mullins to the position of Executive Director.

Finalists Announced for Australian Cotton Awards

Cotton Australia CEO Adam Kay unveiled the names of the finalists in the 2011 Australian Cotton Industry Awards at the Cotton Trade Show in Moree.

A Tale of Two Cottons

Putting cotton pricing into context

ACSA 2011 CONFERENCE PREVIEW: May 11

ACSA President Jordan Lea offers his insights on the many educational and networking opportunities that will be available to attendees on Wednesday, May 11.

Stockton Joins Americot Sales Staff in West Texas

Scott Stockton signs on as a sales representative for Americot, prepares to provide service to growers, dealers and consultants.

Dr. Robert Lemon Joins Dow AgroSciences

Lemon will serve as Cotton Development Specialist for Phytogen.

Charles in Charge

Senath, MO, farmer Charles Parker tabbed to lead National Cotton Council.

Bremen Cotton Exchange Announces Personnel Changes

For the first time in more than two decades, the Bremen Cotton Exchange will be bringing a new cotton expert onto the team -- and another major change is coming this month.

Haldenby Set to Leave Plains Cotton Growers

After two decades, cotton advocate and PCG Vice President Roger Haldenby prepares to leave West Texas and move to Southeast Asia.

Ramkumar Wins Innovation Award from Lubbock Chamber

Texas Tech's Dr. Seshadri Ramkumar will be honored for his invention of Fibertect.

Mitchell Elected 2011 Cotton Council International President

John Mitchell, a Memphis-based merchant, is tabbed with overseeing the National Cotton Council's export promotions arm in 2011.

Georgia Ginner to Lead NCGA in 2011

Kent Fountain was tabbed to lead the National Cotton Ginners Association in the coming year.

Netafim USA Welcomes Scott Warr into Leading Role

Warr named Business Development Manager for the Agricultural Division.

Coverage of ICA Dubai 2011: Meet Some of the Speakers

ICA has lined up a world-class panel of speakers, so be sure to take a sneak peek at the topics they will address in their presentations ... as well as what the speakers themselves hope to learn at the event.

UT's Main Honored as 2011 Extension Specialist of the Year

University of Tennessee Extension cotton specialist Chris Main was selected by his peers for the award thanks in part to his groundbreaking weed-resistance research.

Sukumar Saha Receives 2010 Cotton Genetics Award

Geneticist working at Mississippi State University has 35 years of professional research experience.

Bearden Wins Cotton Achievement Award

Plains, TX, cotton grower honored after years of selfless dedication to the cotton industry.

People

Join us as we examine the movers and shaker who influence the cotton industry on a daily basis.

Edward Chell will be responsible for Cheminova's sales efforts in much of the western U.S.

Dr. Sterling Brooks Blanche accepts position as Cotton Development Specialist for Dow AgroSciences.

Andy Lee will assume his new role of Chief Operating Officer on December 12.

Hunter Wilhelm brings years of industry experience to his new position at Cheminova, Inc.

Rick Melnick brings 16 years of media experience and a deep knowledge of biorationals to the VBC marketing team.

With volatility rampant in the market, the leaders of the International Cotton Association are putting an emphasis on trasnparency.

Cotton Board CEO William Gillon will serve a one year term.

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

Ashok Charles of Winnitex Ltd. might refer to cotton as “the down-to-earth fiber,” but his essay took him to the top of the International Cotton Institute's mountain.

The American Cotton Shippers Association announced that William E. May has been elected President at the conclusion of its 87th annual meeting in Washington, D.C.

Jim Blome brings more than 25 years of expeirience in ag industry leadership to Bayer CropScience's President and CEO positions.

Lord brings over 15 years of experience to new position at Cheminova.

USDA/ARS Research Geneticist Dr. Sukumar Saha is tabbed for prestigious cotton research honor.

Take a trip down Memory Lane by viewing the people and places that made ACSA 2010 such a successful event.

The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange appoints Anna Mullins to the position of Executive Director.

Cotton Australia CEO Adam Kay unveiled the names of the finalists in the 2011 Australian Cotton Industry Awards at the Cotton Trade Show in Moree.

Putting cotton pricing into context

ACSA President Jordan Lea offers his insights on the many educational and networking opportunities that will be available to attendees on Wednesday, May 11.

Scott Stockton signs on as a sales representative for Americot, prepares to provide service to growers, dealers and consultants.

Lemon will serve as Cotton Development Specialist for Phytogen.

Senath, MO, farmer Charles Parker tabbed to lead National Cotton Council.

For the first time in more than two decades, the Bremen Cotton Exchange will be bringing a new cotton expert onto the team -- and another major change is coming this month.

After two decades, cotton advocate and PCG Vice President Roger Haldenby prepares to leave West Texas and move to Southeast Asia.

Texas Tech's Dr. Seshadri Ramkumar will be honored for his invention of Fibertect.

John Mitchell, a Memphis-based merchant, is tabbed with overseeing the National Cotton Council's export promotions arm in 2011.

Kent Fountain was tabbed to lead the National Cotton Ginners Association in the coming year.

Warr named Business Development Manager for the Agricultural Division.

ICA has lined up a world-class panel of speakers, so be sure to take a sneak peek at the topics they will address in their presentations ... as well as what the speakers themselves hope to learn at the event.

University of Tennessee Extension cotton specialist Chris Main was selected by his peers for the award thanks in part to his groundbreaking weed-resistance research.

Geneticist working at Mississippi State University has 35 years of professional research experience.

Plains, TX, cotton grower honored after years of selfless dedication to the cotton industry.