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Topics: Cotton, Agriculture US,

12/02/2020 SOURCE: www.cottongrower.com

BASF e3 Program, EWR Collaborate to Enhance Cotton Supply Chain Transparency

BASF and its e3 Sustainable Cotton program is collaborating with EWR, Inc. to make bale information collection easier and more efficient for cotton farmers, ginners and the supply chain.

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11/25/2020 SOURCE: sourcingjournal.com

Cotton Incorporated: Half a Century of Pioneering the Commodity Space

J. Berrye Worsham, Cotton Incorporated President and CEO, shares how the company has blazed a trail and the vision for the future.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Wheat, Corn/Maize, Rice, Cotton, Vegetables, GMO's, Cassava, Fertilizer, Genes /Genetics, World Hunger, Ag Africa, World Population,

Nigerian farmer chooses innovation for healthier crops, better harvests - Alliance for Science

Patience Koku knows better than most the damage that bollworms can cause to a textile industry. A former fashion entrepreneur, Koku watched in frustration as the pests devastated cotton crops across Nigeria, bringing the entire textile industry to its knees. Although the entrepreneurial farmer left fashion years ago to grow rice, soy, maize and vegetables […]

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Soil Health, Precision AG , Cotton, Economics, Research, Biotech, World Population, Regenerative Agriculture, Ag Australia/NZ,

Improving on-farm biodiversity

A new project to improve biodiversity on cotton farms is set to get under way thanks to the backing of two iconic Australian brands, Country Road and Landcare Australia.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Cotton, Commodities, Agriculture US, Jobs, Water, Economics, Fertilizer, Ag Asia / Pacific, Trade (Commodities), Ag Africa, World Population, Ag Middle East,

The Fascinating Journey of the wonderful Fibre called Cotton

Soft, smooth-textured, light, airy, sheer and very comfortable fabric that comes in many forms and different avatars from coarse to real smooth, it has always been a favourite in different parts of the world. Which is that fabric?

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11/10/2020 SOURCE: www.fibre2fashion.com

Kenya launches commercial growing of transgenic cotton

The Kenyan government has given 16.3 metric tonnes of genetically modified cotton seeds to farmers in the eastern region. The seeds will be distributed to farmers in Kitui,...

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Cotton, Forestry, Economics, Transportation, Ag Asia / Pacific, Trade (Commodities), Government / Policies, Ag Australia/NZ,

China blocks Australian timber imports in widening trade row

Logs joins lobsters, coal and cotton on list of targets as bilateral ties fray

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Randy Krotz Randy Krotz
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Topics: Cotton, Organic, Ag India,

A brief teaser about organic cotton in India.

GOTS Detects Evidence of Organic Cotton Fraud in India

GOTS has obtained clear evidence about systematic fraud abusing the Indian government certification system of organic cotton production.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Precision AG , Cotton, Pesticides, Economics, Pest Control, Research, Ag Innovation,

How AI is helping Indian cotton farmers reduce pesticide use

There are more than 5.8 million cotton farmers in India according to the country’s Textile Ministry. Every year, they face heavy losses due to pests attacking their crops. In 2017, farmers in the state of Maharashtra faced a loss of ₹15,000 crores ($2.1 billion) as 50% of the crop was under attack from pests. As a […]

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10/30/2020 SOURCE: thenextweb.com

How AI is helping Indian cotton farmers reduce pesticide use

There are more than 5.8 million cotton farmers in India according to the country’s Textile Ministry. Every year, they face heavy losses due to pests attacking their crops. In 2017, farmers in the state of Maharashtra faced a loss of ₹15,000 crores ($2.1 billion) as 50% of the crop was under attack from pests. As a […]

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Cotton, Agriculture US, FFA/4-H, Sustainability, Regenerative Agriculture,

Meadow FFA Tops Blue Jeans Go Green Denim Drive

A group of West Texas students are reaping rewards from the Blue Jeans Go Green denim drive sponsored by PhytoGen.

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10/26/2020 SOURCE: thecsrjournal.in

CSR News: Syngenta reaches out to Yavatmal cotton farmers with assistance in COVID-19 - The CSR Journal

Syngenta India as part of their commitment to creating awareness on safety and health of the farming community, organized a […]

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Randy Krotz Randy Krotz
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Topics: Soil Health, Cotton, Education U.S. SouthWest, Conservation/Tillage, Education,

Soil Health Institute Virtual Field Days Focus on Soil Health for Cotton

The Soil Health Institute has released a series of 13 virtual soil health field days focusing on promoting soil health practices in cotton.

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Randy Krotz Randy Krotz
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Topics: Cotton, Markets/Pricing, Coronavirus/COVID,

Covid-19 Imapct On Cotton Fabric Market : Growth, Segmentation Analysis By Application And Regions To 2025 | Heng Li Group, Wujiang Deyi, Xinshen Group, Youngor

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10/19/2020 SOURCE: www.europeanscientist.com

The reckless insistence on banning GMO trials

The GMO and GE technologies are complementary and indispensable for the release of new plants able to solve new emergencies that can affect global food security and safety. In several countries the lack of acceptance of these technologies are limiting the research and the access to the results and benefits that can be achieved. Taking […]

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Corn/Maize, Cotton, Sugarcane, Agriculture US, Vegetables, GMO's, Potatoes, Research, CRISPR/Gene Editing, Ag Europe, Genes /Genetics, World Hunger, World Population,

The place of Europe in the new plant breeding landscape: evolution of field trials

Abstract CRISPR-cas gene editing in crop plants could significantly speed up the progress of breeding programs. Strikingly in the agricultural sector, the number of CRISPR-cas patents originating from Europe trails far behind the USA and China. Examining field trials is another mean to compile biotechnological innovation in plant breeding. We examined field trials since 2002 […]

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10/17/2020 SOURCE: m.timesofindia.com

Extended rains spell trouble for Vid cotton, soya growers | Nagpur News - Times of India

Nagpur: Extended rains are expected to bring another tough year for the region’s cotton growers.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Wheat, Corn/Maize, Rice, Cotton, Vegetables, Water, GMO's, Research, Genes /Genetics, Regenerative Agriculture, Ag Middle East,

Helping grains thrive in increasingly salty soil

Piloted in Israel and India, SaliCrop’s chemical process changes seed DNA to respond well in high salinity, without genetic engineering.

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