Cotton
TOPIC(S): Cotton, Economics, GMO's, Research, Genes /Genetics, Government / Policies,

10/10/2020 SOURCE: www.theland.com.au

New GM cotton coming closer to commercialisation

A cotton variety with dual herbicide resistance that has been trialled in Australia since 2013 is edging closer to commercial release.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Cotton, Sustainability, World Population, Regenerative Agriculture, Ag Australia/NZ,

Cotton an important piece of social fabric

The cotton industry has a record of promoting its environmental credentials, now it is doing the same regarding its social contribution.

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Randy Krotz Randy Krotz
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Topics: Cotton, Conservation/Tillage,
TOPIC(S): Cotton, GMO's, Ag India,

10/01/2020 SOURCE: www.counterpunch.org

Bt Cotton in India is a GMO Template for a ‘Monumental Irreversible Catastrophe’ - CounterPunch.org

Cotton is the only genetically modified (GM) crop that has been officially approved in India and has been cultivated (illegally then legally) in the country for more than 20 years. Although GM mustard has been approved for commercial cultivation by India’s apex regulatory body for GM crops (the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee, GEAC), a public More

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Randy Krotz Randy Krotz
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Topics: Cotton, GMO's, Biotech, Education,

Numerous studies are available across multiple crops regarding the equivalence of GMO and non-GMO seed/feed.

GMO insect-resistant Bt cotton 'as safe as' conventional counterpart, study finds

Genetically engineered crops expressing insecticidal and herbicide-tolerant traits offer a new strategy for crop protection and enhanced production;

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TOPIC(S): Cotton, Sustainability, Climate Change, AgriBusiness,

09/29/2020 SOURCE: www.hometextilestoday.com

Sustainability is not in the future for the industry: It’s here now | Home Textiles Today

Cotton stakeholders boost goals on carbon reduction, resource use

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TOPIC(S): Cotton, Economics, GMO's, Research, World Population, Education,

09/27/2020 SOURCE: www.standardmedia.co.ke

Farmers’ joy as new cotton seeds boost harvest

Department says the high breed seeds will see production increase from an average of 50 tonnes to 600.

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TOPIC(S): Soil Health, Cotton,

09/17/2020 SOURCE: www.triplepundit.com

Wrangler Pushes for a More Circular Cotton Supply Chain

Wrangler launched a global call to action for cotton farmers who can verify soil health improvements to partner with the brand on the launch of a new jean.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Cotton, Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Beekeeping, Economics, Research, Education,

Cotton farmers profit from simple steps to help pollinators

Bees and other pollinating insects are under stress worldwide. Research in South Texas shows that simple steps like planting wildflowers near fields can help pollinators and boost farmers' profits.

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