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TradeAs global economies have become integrated, cotton has become a well-traveled commodity. Take a look at the imports and exports that make our industry go.Prices Headed for a Bull Run?As grain acreage rises, cotton stocks drop.A World Without Cotton Incorporated?Not a chance, says new Cotton Board CEO.Forget Bulls and Bears, Think Elephants and DragonsWant to know the future of the global cotton industry? The answer lies with India and China.Booming Textiles Make Vietnam Hungry For ImportsVietnam’s rapidly growing textile and garment industries and limited potential for growth in production make the country heavily reliant on foreign cotton.Textile and Clothing Trends Drive China's Cotton DemandDevelopments in the Chinese textiles and clothing industries are impacting the country’s cotton demand.Asian Competition Has Egyptian Producers Digging In For A FightFaced with pressure from Asian cotton, Egypt is challenged with securing its tenuous market share.Strength of Brazilian Currency Means Real Problems for CottonThe strong exchange rate of the Brazilian Real is likely to slow 2007/08 production and exports after what could be a record-breaking 2006/07 season.Strength of Brazilian Currency Means Real Problems For CottonThe strong exchange rate of the Brazilian Real is likely to slow 2007/08 production and exports after what could be a record-breaking 2006/07 season.China's Cotton Association Calls for Global CooperationThe keynote speech during the 2007 China International Cotton Conference sees open markets and dialogue between trading partners as a win-win situation.China's Cotton Association Calls for Global CooperationThe keynote speech during the 2007 China International Cotton Conference sees open markets and dialogue between trading partners as a win-win situation.West African Cotton Economies Face A Struggle For SurvivalFour years of low prices and growing deficits leave West Africa’s cotton markets on the brink of crisis.The World Waits To See How Much Cotton Will Get Inside China's WallsThe global cotton industry balances on the moves of China as the world’s top import destination.Paradigm Shift Changes Market For The U.S. Cotton GrowerIncoming ACSA President Adolph "Andy" Weil III believes industry cooperation and increasing global demand promise a bright future for U.S. cotton.Sometimes, I Get It RightShamelessly patting myself on the back.Associations Have Near-Term Challenges In Sharp FocusShrinking acres, global competitiveness, and the Farm Bill top the list of issues for regional association presidents.International Prices, Planted Area Changes Have Brazil Shifting Gears (Again)For the third straight season, Brazil’s cotton industry has done an about-face in reaction to market factors.The Doha DebateThe case for the elimination of trade barriers under the Doha Round.Booming Asian Markets Call For ELS To Keep GrowingHigh quality ELS cotton is growing in demand in the important Asian textile sectors.Russia's Cotton Imports Fight A Three-Year SlumpWith help from industry leaders and the government, Russia hopes to bolster its cotton industry through market support.Holding Their GroundChina’s textile mills are not actively seeking to import cotton, keeping the international price stable for the short term.California Producer Accepts the GavelPucheu Elected NCC ChairmanEmerging Markets Create More Demand for CottonAs textile mills and garment manufacturers expand operations, new countries become influential cotton markets.Bangladesh Textile Market Growing With DemandAs Bangladesh’s textile industry imports more raw cotton to make textiles, merchants, spinners and garment makers look to increase efficiency and productivity.India's Cotton Industry BlossomsReaching New HeightsCotton Vs. Corn: Paradox Proves LogicCotton prices and corn prices can rise at the same time.Beltwide's Big HittersBeltwide's Big HittersCotton Marketing 101Dr. John Robinson, Texas A&M professor in the department of agriculture economics, gives growers some of the basics for understanding commodities markets.A View From the TopWilliam B. “Billy” Dunavant, Jr. shares his thoughts on cotton’s biggest issues going into the New Year. |
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