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Planting Season Rapidly Approaches High and Rolling Plains
April 28, 2009
As growers gear up for another hectic planting season, Plains Cotton Growers offer valuable assistance via the worldwide web.
FCStone's Globecot, Inc. Changes Name to FCStone Fibers and Textiles
April 28, 2009
Name change does not affect the operation of the division of the commodity risk management firm.
Cottonseed Prices to Remain 'Surprisingly Reasonable'
April 28, 2009
Declining acreage doesn't tell the whole story on where cottonseed prices will go in the coming year.
Global Warming or Global Cooling
April 28, 2009
A recently published book suggests the planet could be in for an extended cooling off period.
Will Next Year Finally Be the "Next Year" We've Been Talking About?
April 28, 2009
It seems some light at the end of the tunnel is finally beginning to appear.
Global Study Shows Government Subsidies On the Rise
April 23, 2009
Texas Tech University study lists developing economies among the worst offenders.
NCC Urges Congress to Continue Work on Federal Crop Insurance Program
April 22, 2009
Council and House subcommittee work towards a goal of effective risk protection at an affordable rate.
NCC: India's Actions Impede World Cotton Trade
April 22, 2009
American organization cites subsidies, lack of transparency as roadblocks to global trade.
2008: A Rough Year for Cotton Merchants
April 21, 2009
You don't have to look any further than Reinhart and Weil Brothers to see that 2008 was unkind to American merchants.
ACRE or DCP: Which is Right for Your Farm?
April 21, 2009
New ACRE Decision Aid designed to calculate risks and assist farmers in choosing the best program for their operation.
Cotton Growers Saving Time with Roundup Ready Flex
April 20, 2009
In a survey after the 2008 season, growers cited Roundup Ready Flex's time saving benefits as a major boost.
Mississippi Cotton Grower Wins Deltapine 'Grand Slam Getaway'
April 20, 2009
Prize includes a trip for two to the Major League Baseball All-Star game in St. Louis.
Agriliance Retail South Assets Sold
April 20, 2009
Transaction includes the selling of assets in Georgia and Mississippi.
New TTU Lab to Focus on Nonwoven Technology
April 16, 2009
Lab unveiled at Texas Tech to focus on state of the art research practices.
Farmers Say Federal Form Invades Privacy
April 14, 2009
The dissent comes on the heels of a new federal policy requiring growers to release personal tax information.
Use Data to Make '09 Purchasing Decisions
April 14, 2009
The Official Variety Trial results show a strong performance for Stoneville's '09 varieties.
Trimble Joins PrecisionAg Institute
April 14, 2009
On the heels of a recent business move, Trimble introduces itself as a leader in the PrecisionAg Institute.
Way More than Just a 'Farm' Bill
April 14, 2009
A closer look at the numbers will change the way we view the Farm Bill.
Lamy Believes U.S. Ready to Resume Doha Talks
April 13, 2009
The WTO Director General expresses some optimism after interacting with U.S. President Barack Obama at the G20 meetings in London.
PCCA Buys Fashion Jeans Facility
April 13, 2009
Unique partnership marks the Western Hemisphere's first fully-integrated vertical supply chain, from raw cotton to finished jeans.
Cotton Magnate James G. Boswell II Dies at 86
April 10, 2009
Industry leader turned a family farm into a global agribusiness giant.
Bloomberg Survey: U.S. Cotton Exports Will Surge Past USDA Forecast
April 8, 2009
Cotton experts like Joe Nicosia have pointed to a rise in demand, and subsequently exports, as a necessity in bringing back prices for U.S. growers. A new Bloomberg survey could signal just such a rise in exports.
Farm Program Cuts Not Recommended
April 7, 2009
House and Senate send a message with their budget proposals.
Happy to Split My Shorts
April 7, 2009
The latest acreage projections prove that happiness is a relative term.
High Plains Expects Rise in Cotton Acres
April 7, 2009
Growers on Texas' High Plains buck the national trend.
Mid-South Acreage Down, but Not as Much as Expected
April 7, 2009
USDA projections show a drop in cotton acres across the Mid-South, though the fall off is not as dramatic as once projected.
Monsanto Donates Marker Technology
April 7, 2009
Company makes the donation in hopes of doubling global cotton yields by 2030.
Revisiting Doha with Obama's Policy Shifts
April 2, 2009
June date set for reconvening the WTO's trade talks
Cheaper U.S. Cotton Appeals to Indian Textile Companies
April 2, 2009
Despite a spike in production, the Indian textile industry finds it more profitable to import cotton from the U.S.
ICAC Issues Price Forecasts for 2009/10
April 2, 2009
Season average of Cotlook A Index projected to be 63 cents per pound.
India Solidifies its Place as a Top Producer
April 2, 2009
