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As 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 Dragons

Want to know the future of the global cotton industry? The answer lies with India and China.

Booming Textiles Make Vietnam Hungry For Imports

Vietnam’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 Demand

Developments in the Chinese textiles and clothing industries are impacting the country’s cotton demand.

Asian Competition Has Egyptian Producers Digging In For A Fight

Faced with pressure from Asian cotton, Egypt is challenged with securing its tenuous market share.

Strength of Brazilian Currency Means Real Problems for Cotton

The 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 Cotton

The 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 Cooperation

The 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 Cooperation

The 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 Survival

Four 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 Walls

The 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 Grower

Incoming 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 Right

Shamelessly patting myself on the back.

Associations Have Near-Term Challenges In Sharp Focus

Shrinking 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 Debate

The case for the elimination of trade barriers under the Doha Round.

Booming Asian Markets Call For ELS To Keep Growing

High quality ELS cotton is growing in demand in the important Asian textile sectors.

Russia's Cotton Imports Fight A Three-Year Slump

With help from industry leaders and the government, Russia hopes to bolster its cotton industry through market support.

Holding Their Ground

China’s textile mills are not actively seeking to import cotton, keeping the international price stable for the short term.

California Producer Accepts the Gavel

Pucheu Elected NCC Chairman

Emerging Markets Create More Demand for Cotton

As textile mills and garment manufacturers expand operations, new countries become influential cotton markets.

Bangladesh Textile Market Growing With Demand

As 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 Blossoms

Reaching New Heights

Cotton Vs. Corn: Paradox Proves Logic

Cotton prices and corn prices can rise at the same time.

Beltwide's Big Hitters

Beltwide's Big Hitters

Cotton Marketing 101

Dr. 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 Top

William B. “Billy” Dunavant, Jr. shares his thoughts on cotton’s biggest issues going into the New Year.