Jul 20
U.S. cotton growers can apply now through September 1, 2023 for the Climate Smart Cotton Program, a five-year initiative led by the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol. The program aims to measure and improve the carbon footprint of the U.S. cotton industry while building on the four pillars of Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) practices. Participating growers …
Jul 19
Cotton Incorporated is conducting a Natural Resource Survey with all U.S. cottonproducers. This survey will guide Cotton Incorporated’s future research priorities and help document U.S.cotton production improvements. The online survey should take 25 to 35 minutes to complete, andparticipants who complete the survey before July 31st will be mailed a free 30oz YETI Rambler cup …
May 01
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol announced today that enrollment for the 2023 crop year is open now through September 1, providing growers the opportunity to complete data entry prior to harvest. The updated timing also better aligns with peak cotton marketing dates and allows a member’s cotton to be verified and visible as Protocol Cotton …
Apr 21
By Shawn Wade The United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency released the 2023-crop Upland Cotton Loan Premium and Discount tables on April 17. The new 2023 premium and discount schedule continues reinforce the market’s emphasis on quality and should reward growers who produce higher quality cotton. The Base Loan rate for 2023 Upland …
Apr 07
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) released reports on India, Pakistan, Turkey and Vietnam through the Global Agricultural Information Network (GAIN) March 31 and April 4. India FAS Mumbai estimates marketing year (MY) 2023/24 India cotton production at 25.5 million 480 lb. bales on 12.4 million hectares area planted, a decrease …
Mar 30
Join us for Cotton & Coffee on April 18, 2023. Cotton Incorporated’s Kim Kitchings and Anne David will lead a discussion about the Seal of Cotton and the new 2023 Brand Campaign, exploring cotton’s role in shaping culture and learning about additional efforts to impact cotton’s future. Cotton & Coffee Zoom sessions are open to …
Mar 27
The Plains Cotton Improvement Committee (PCIP) met Thursday, March 23, 2023, to discuss research results in 2022 and plans for 2023. Researchers presented on pest management, plant diseases, variety trials, and more, as they discussed plans for research in the future. The committee heard the following presentations: For more information, visit the Texas A&M AgriLife Research …
Mar 13
For over 50 years, Cotton Incorporated leads the charge in providing resources and research needed to help companies develop and market superior, innovative and profitable products. With U.S. cotton production on the rise in 2023, the company aims to ensure that cotton remains the first choice among consumers in apparel and home products while also …
Feb 28
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol reminds growers to enroll and complete data entry for their 2022 crop as the March 31, 2023, deadline quickly approaches. Launched in 2020, the Trust Protocol was designed to set a new standard in more sustainably grown cotton. Producers enrolled in the Trust Protocol are eligible to participate in the …
