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Farm Groups Discuss Next Farm Bill

The National Cotton Council is one of many ag interest groups participating in Farm Bill discussions. 

Plexus: Chinese New Years Puts Pressure on NY Futures

Lack of buying last week weakens the NY futures market for cotton. 

Valent Launches Mobile Website

Company's website has been optimized for user-friendly viewing on mobile devices. 

Agriculture Finds a Friend in Bill Gates

In annual letter, billionaire Bill Gates sounds the alarm for lack of agriculture funding and stressed the need for innovation in agriculture. 

Pakistan to Produce 12.598 Million Bales in 2011-2012

 Punjab province accounts for over 10 million bales.

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.”

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.

Pakistan Production Downgraded to 12.6 Million Bales for 2011/12

Pakistan’s Cotton Crop Assessment Committee announced that the country’s 2011/12 cotton production will be about 10% lower than prior estimates.

Indonesia Market Report: Cotton Off to a Slow Start

Synthetic fibers have taken advantage of the lack of demand for cotton goods in both local and export markets.

China Captures 40% Increase of World Ending Stocks

Country tries to rebuild reserves as demand skyrockets.