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Brazil Unveils Tariff Plan to Force U.S. Cotton Concessions
March 10, 2010
In an effort to force U.S. movement on cotton subsidies, Brazil has published a list of U.S. goods subject to import tarrifs in 30 days.
Monsanto Reports Survival of Pink Bollworm in Bollgard Cotton in India
March 10, 2010
Company issues statement concerning unusual survival rates of pink bollworms in Gujarat.
As Domestic Prices Rise, Pakistan Considers Planting More Cotton
March 10, 2010
Pakistan cotton output may increase to a record 16 million bales, as domestic prices for the fiber rise and global demand for textiles grows.
China Cotton Imports Up Sharply
March 3, 2010
China imported 301,000 tons of raw cotton in January 2010, up 39 percent from December 2009 and 286 percent year-on-year.
ICAC Foresees Global Cotton Production Increase in 2010/11
March 3, 2010
Higher cotton prices and relatively stable production costs will encourage farmers to increase cotton plantings in 2010-11, the ICAC says.
Australian Ag Bureau Estimates 30 Percent Rise in Cotton Production
March 3, 2010
The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics pegs Australia’s 2010-11 production at 484,000 metric tons, a 30 percent increase over this year’s crop.
Indian Brands and Retailers Licensed to Use Seal of Cotton Trademark
March 3, 2010
Brands and retailers in India have been officially licensed by Cotton Incorporated to use the Seal of Cotton trademark on 100 percent cotton apparel and home furnishings.
India Leads World in Organic Cotton Production
February 24, 2010
Led by growers in India, global organic cotton production grew by 20 percent over the previous year, according to a new report released by Organic Exchange.
U.S. Cotton Acreage on the Rise in 2010
February 24, 2010
According to a new USDA report, this year’s planted area of cotton is projected at 10.5 million acres, up 15 percent from 2009.
ICA Suspends "Complete Cotton" Training Program
February 24, 2010
Due to industry changes and a shortfall in delegate applications, the International Cotton Association has decided to suspend its annual Complete Cotton course.
Cotton Shipping Industry Continues to Consolidate
February 24, 2010
