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The Cotton Foundation’s contributions to cotton research and education are possible because of its faithful members. As of June 30, 2011, the end of the 2011-2012 Foundation fiscal year, there were 55 Foundation members. Their voluntary membership dues are enabling the Foundation to direct $388,725 in support of 24 general research and education projects.



ag chem Ag-Chem manufactures and markets the pre-emerge Terra-Gator high flotation applicator and the post-emerge RoGator high clearance sprayer. Ag-Chem also offers a line of high-tech, site-specific computer systems, software, data management and related support systems. Products are sold and serviced by a direct sales force to both dealers and farmers.
agdia Agdia produces and distributes Hel-ID, the diagnostic test kit which identifies both the bollworm and the budworm in the egg stage. Agdia also markets GMO tests, including Bt-Cry1Ac/Ab (Bollgard), Cry2A, CP4 (Roundup Ready), Cry9C (Starlink), and the genetic marker NPTII, which detect genetically modified cotton and other crops for U.S. cotton producers. The tests are available in the stick and ELISA plate format. Agdia also develops test kits and lab testing services to detect pathogens in plants and other insect diagnostics.
ag leader technology Ag Leader Technology, Inc. manufactures a full line of precision farming tools, including yield monitors for cotton pickers and grain combines, DirectCommand control for liquid and granular application and SeedCommand for precision planting. The product line also includes guidance systems as well as the SMS software family (Basic, Advanced, Mobile). Backed by industry leading support, Ag Leader offers the complete precision farming package for today’s cotton grower. For more information, visit us at www.agleader.com.
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Agrium Advanced Technologies is the leading manufacturer and marketer of slow- and controlled-release fertilizers and micronutrients in the Agriculture, professional Turf and Ornamental, consumer lawn and garden, and specialty agriculture markets. Agrium Advanced Technologies' brands include ESN®, POLYON®, XCU®, NITROFORM®, NUTRALENE®, DURATION CR® and Spread it & Forget it slow- and controlled-release fertilizers, ULTRA YIELD® Micronutrients, AMP™ and PRECISE® controlled-release plant protection. Agrium Advanced Technologies is a strategic business unit of Agrium Inc. For more information or to contact us, please visit www.agriumat.com.
nexgen Americot, Inc., headquartered in Lubbock, Texas, provides Southwest, Midsouth and Southeast cotton growers with quality planting seed of varieties that offer high yield potential and excellent fiber quality with the technologies that growers want and need. For more information on Americot brand and NexGen brand cotton products, call 888.678.7333 or go to www.americot.com.
amvac chemical corporation AMVAC Chemical Corporation manufactures and markets the following crop protection products for cotton growers in the United States: Insecticides: BIDRIN®, ORTHENE® and DIBROM® 8. Soil Fumigants: VAPAM® and K-PAM ®. Defoliant: FOLEX®. AMVAC operates manufacturing facilities in Los Angeles, CA and Axis, AL. For more information, visit www.amvac-chemical.com.
aquaspy AquaSpy, Inc. (USA) and AquaSpy Group Pty Ltd (Aust) designs, manufactures and distributes moisture sensors and smart information technology for the irrigation market worldwide. AquaSpy Group is active in the urban landscape, turf, golf, municipal, agriculture and biotech markets.
arysta lifescience Arysta LifeScience is the world’s largest privately held crop protection and lifescience company. An entrepreneurial provider of products in more than 125 countries worldwide, Arysta LifeScience specializes in the marketing and distribution of respected crop protection brands and life science products that includes three leading cotton brands: PIX®PLUS®, CHAPERONE® and ADIOS®. For more information please visit us at: www.arystalifescience.com or big3cotton.com.



basf agricultural products BASF Agricultural Products is the source of innovative solutions for cotton growers. BASF delivers unmatched, premium plant regulators such as PentiaTM, Pix® Plus and Pix® Ultra. Prowl®, Prowl® H2O and Clarity® herbicides provide effective weed control and superior crop safety for growers. For more information, visit www.agproducts.basf.com.
bayer cropscience Bayer CropScience delivers expert people and products. TEMIK® and TRIMAX™ insecticides boost yields; FiberMax® cotton seed produces high-quality lint. Other solutions are FINISH®, DROPP® and GINSTAR® harvest aids, BAYTHROID® insecticide, BUCTRIL® 4EC herbicide and more. Visit www.cottonexperts.com.



case ih Case IH (www.caseih.com) provides a full line of agricultural equipment solutions for cotton production, flexible financial services and parts and service support through a dedicated network of professional dealers and distributors. Productivity enhancing products include tractors ranging from 18 to 535 horsepower; Module Express and Cotton Express pickers; tillage tools; planting and seeding systems; sprayers and applicators; and AFS precision farming systems.
cheminova Cheminova produces and markets time proven plant protection chemicals for cotton and the other crops. These products include CHEMINOVA METHYL 4E (methyl parathion), DIMETHOATE, FYFANON brand of malathion, NUFOS brand of chlorpyrifos, CHEMINOVA ACEPHATE 75SP and 90SP, COURAZE brands of imidacloprid, ZORO brand of abamectin and GLYFOS brands of glyphosate.www.cheminova.us.com.
cotton farming Cotton Farming is the most requested publication by American cotton producers for cotton information. Co-owned by Lia Guthrie and Mississippi Delta cotton farmer, Mike Lamensdorf, Cotton Farming focuses on delivering profitable production and management strategies to improve our readers’ bottom line. We feel industry involvement is crucial to our audience’s survival which hits very close to home for us. Publishing Cotton Farming each month is not just what we do. It is who we are. We co-sponsor the Texas Cotton Ginners Association Annual Meeting and Trade Show each year as well as the long-standing, highly respected Cotton Consultant of the Year award. We believe that global competition is paramount to our farmers and have co-sponsored several cotton quality seminars to improve awareness of our readers about marketing in the global marketplace.
cotton grower COTTON GROWER and COTTON INTERNATIONAL are the flagship publications of Meister Media Worldwide's Cotton Media Group, the world's largest provider of cotton information. Other Meister Media Worldwide products, services and events for the cotton community include COTTON GROWER PLUS targeted reports; CI WORLD REPORT, serving the global cotton chain "from boll to bobbin"; the COTTON GROWER / National Cotton Council "Millennium Grant"; the annual "Cotton Achievement Award"; the COTTON GROWER / NYBOT "Cotton Marketer of the Year Award; the Cotton International Hall of Fame; and the yearly COTTON GROWER "Beltwide Luncheon."



dow agrosciences Dow AgroSciences LLC, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, is a top-tier agricultural company that combines the power of science and technology with the "Human Element" to constantly improve what is essential to human progress. Dow AgroSciences provides innovative technologies for crop protection, pest and vegetation management, seeds, traits, and agricultural biotechnology to serve the world's growing population. Global sales for Dow AgroSciences, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company, are $3.8 billion. Learn more at www.dowagro.com.
dupont DuPont is a science company. Founded in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by solving problems and creating solutions that make people’s lives better, safer and easier. For more than 75 years, DuPont Crop Protection has been providing solutions to meet challenges faced by growers in the ever changing cotton market. The DuPont Crop Protection portfolio includes pre and post herbicides, insecticides, plant growth regulators and harvest aids. For more information about DuPont Crop Protection products, please visit http://cropprotection.dupont.com.



envirologix inc EnviroLogix Inc., with its customer-driven approach, develops and provides rapid test kits to detect genetic modifications (GM) and mycotoxins in seeds, plants & grain. QuickStix™ Strips are used to screen for individual GMs, and QuickStix Combo Strips detect multiple events on one test device. The ELISA plate kit format is available when quantitative determinations are needed. QuickTox™ Kits for Aflatoxin (GIPSA-approved) are used for screening and quality assurance of grain or bulk seed, with results in as little as two to three minutes.



  Farm Chem
 farm-credit The Farm Credit mission is to provide a reliable source of credit for American agriculture by making loans to qualified borrowers at competitive rates and providing insurance and related services. The Farm Credit System is a nationwide network of borrower-owned lending institutions and specialized service organizations. Farm Credit provides more than $160 billion in loans, leases, and related services to farmers, ranchers, rural homeowners, aquatic producers, timber harvesters, agribusinesses, and agricultural and rural utility cooperatives
farm press Farm Press publications is the source that Sunbelt producers turn to for the timeliest, most thorough coverage of crops and issues important to them. Since Delta Farm Press started more than a half-century ago, the company's publications have become "the bible" in the areas they serve. The Farm Press division of Penton Media includes Southeast Farm Press, Delta Farm Press, Southwest Farm Press, Western Farm Press, Delta Agricultural Digest,  Delta Farm Press Daily, Southeast Farm Press Daily, Southwest Farm Press Daily and Western Farm Press Daily. Delta Farm Press is co-sponsor of the Mid-South Farm & Gin Show, the South's largest indoor farm show, and produces the official program. Farm Press also produces or co-sponsors several other shows and conferences around the Sunbelt, as well as special publishing projects, electronic media and list rentals.
farm progress companies Farm Progress Companies provides comprehensive cotton industry coverage to its readers in the pages of Carolina/Virginia Farmer, Southern Farmer, Mid-South Farmer, The Farmer-Stockman and California Farmer with editors and writers geographically located near the heartbeat of the industry—cotton growers in all parts of the Cotton Belt. Throughout the year, cotton holds a primary place at the top of the editorial calendar of each of these strategically-placed magazines, reflecting the varying cotton-related agronomic, research and economic developments across the country. Farm Progress prides itself with employing editors who know the local conditions and who have the autonomy and expertise to leverage that knowledge for premier coverage of the South’s biggest crop. With daily Internet feeds, plus a number of newsletters and special cotton coverage projects, Farm Progress is a leader in news and feature coverage of the Institution that is Cotton. Farm Progress Cos. is the nation’s largest agricultural information provider with magazines that cover the industry from a local perspective. In addition, the company is the leader in agricultural database marketing and custom publishing.
  FBS Sciences, Inc.
first south farm credit First South Farm Credit provides land loans up to 30 years through our loan participation program. We offer loans for: LAND - Financing and Refinancing, Hunting and Recreational Property, Land Improvements, Purchase or Refinance Timber Tracts, Construction of Ponds, Lakes, Barns & Country Cabins, Land Investments, Agribusiness, Agriculture.
fmc FMC supports cotton growers by providing these cotton protection products - Ammo®, Fury®, Mustang™, Pounce®, Thiodan®-Cottonseed Oil, and Methyl Parathion-Thiodan insecticides; Capture insecticide/miticide®; Command® herbicide; Furadan® insecticide/nematicide.



georgia association of professional agricultural consultants Georgia Association of Professional Agricultural Consultants is a non-profit member organization comprised of 34 private full-time agricultural consultants serving Georgia farmers. Founded in 1990, GAPAC members provide a full line of services on a variety of crops. For more information visit our web site, www.georgiacropconsultants.org.
  Gowan Company, LLC
  Grassworks Weed Wiper



helena chemical company Helena Chemical Company is the leading distributor of crop inputs across the Cotton Belt and the country. We offer crop protectants, fertilizer, seed, seed treatments, adjuvants, bioscience products, nutritional products, value-added products, precision ag services and software…and much more. With its theme of People…Products…Knowledge®…, Helena is the most trusted, innovative and respected distributor in the Cotton Belt.
H.W.J.Designs

H.W.J. Designs Machinery/Equipment Ultraviolet disinfection equipment, Water conditioners, Water softening accessories, Ultrafiltration equipment, Packaged water treatment systems, Collection tanks.




ice futures us IntercontinentalExchange® (NYSE: ICE) operates global commodity and financial products marketplaces, including the world’s leading electronic energy markets and soft commodity exchange. ICE’s diverse futures and over-the-counter (OTC) markets offer access to contracts based on crude oil and refined products, natural gas, power and emissions, as well as agricultural commodities including cocoa, coffee, cotton, ethanol, orange juice, wood pulp and sugar, in addition to foreign currency and equity index futures and options.
intime inc InTime, Inc., based in Cleveland, MS., is a precision farming service provider that has proven to be very successful in improving the quality of crops such as cotton, rice and soybeans. Equal success has been demonstrated across the nation as the value of InTime’s services has been well documented in applications to orchard crops, fruits and vegetables in California. Through the combined use of geospatial technology, the Internet and quality customer service, InTime’s patented process for developing variable-rate chemical applications benefits the producer through improved crop health and reduced chemical costs. For more information, visit www.gointime.com or contact Maury Knowlton at 1-866-843-0235.



john deere John Deere, one of the world's oldest and most respected enterprises, creates smart and innovative solutions, in the form of advanced machines, services and concepts, for customers on the farmsite, worksite and homesite worldwide.



  KBH Corporation
keith cotton modul feeding systems KEITH® Cotton Module Feeding Systems™ provide a safe, efficient and low maintenance alternative to traditional methods of module feeding. Systems are safe to walk on, even while operating and trucks can drive directly onto the system during unloading. Dirt and debris will not jam or damage the system. Systems can provide a continuous feed of modules, loose cotton and broken bales, significantly increasing your gin output. Installation is a simple, clean process and can be suited to your individual specifications. Versatile KEITH systems can be used in conjunction with any manufacturer’s feeder head. The KEITH® WALKING FLOOR® Cotton Ginning Module Fiber Blending System also is available for installation at your gin. For additional information, call KEITH Mfg. Co. today at 800-547-6161 or visit us at www.keithwalkingfloor.com.



lindsay corporation Lindsay Corporation is a leading manufacturer and marketer of center pivot and lateral move irrigation equipment. Under the Zimmatic, Greenfield and GrowSmart brand names, the company provides intelligent water and plant nutrient management systems that improve productivity and result in the efficient utilization of natural resources. Lindsay also produces large-diameter steel tubing and provides outsource manufacturing and production services. Lindsay is proud of its global success and the important role it plays in helping farmers conserve water and nutrients while helping increase food production to feed a growing world population.
 lummus corporation Lummus Corporation is a worldwide leader in the manufacturing and marketing of a complete line of cotton ginning machinery and replacement parts, including gin stands, feeders, lint cleaners, precleaning and baling equipment.



mana Headquartered in Raleigh, NC, MANA currently offers over 50 branded insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, PGRs and harvest aids from a portfolio of more than 40 strategic active ingredients. MANA also supplies active ingredients and end-use products to other marketers and distributors in North America. Supported by diversified global strengths, the MANA portfolio of products and capabilities continues to expand. Product purchases are supported by experienced sales and marketing teams, plus dedicated customer service, field technical and regulatory groups.
monsanto  Monsanto (Delta and Pine Land Business)



netafim usa Netafim USA, the world leader in micro irrigation technology for more than 30 years, offers micro irrigation systems for cotton and other crops. Netafim USA systems include dripperline, valves, filters and air relief, and deliver precise amounts of water and nutrients to every plant in a variety of terrains and environments.
nichino america inc Nichino America, Inc. is a researcher and manufacturer of innovative crop protection products, offering the following quality products to cotton producers: COURIER® insect growth regulator for control of whiteflies; FUJIMITE® miticide/insecticide for control of mites, and ET® herbicide/defoliant for broadleaf weed control and defoliation. For further information, visit www.nichino.net.
  NuFarm Americas Inc.



omnistar inc OmniSTAR, Inc. provides high quality Differential GPS correction services over most of the world's major landmasses, including North, Central and South America. OmniSTAR capability is now built into a growing number of DGPS receivers designed specifically for agricultural applications. OmniSTAR is recommended for critical operations, such as equipment guidance and chemical application operations, where maximum accuracy and reliability are required.



rain and hail insurance service inc Rain and Hail Insurance Service, Inc.Long term commitment, stability and performance have made Rain and Hail a leading crop insurance underwriter. More than a simple statement of purpose, we demonstrate this commitment in every specialized insurance product. It is reflected in our financial strength, our business affiliates, our responsive claims service and our unmatched support of agents. In addition to comprehensive crop hail and multiple-peril protection, Rain and Hail provides a diversity of products in association with some of the nation's leading insurers. Our unique perspective on risk management in rural America allows us to tailor crop insurance plans with localized impact.



samuel strapping systems Samuel Strapping Systems is a worldwide leader in the manufacture, sales and servicing of completely Automatic Bale Tying Systems for cotton baling using textile industry preferred polyester strap. Our undefined strapping is specifically engineered for use in these system applications. Samuel's systems are adaptable to any new or existing baling press. For more information, call us at 1-800-359-9222, email us at smyrnaoffice@samuelstrapping.com or click on our logo.
seed research equipment solutions llc Seed Research Equipment Solutions, LLC is the only research planter manufacturer that concentrates totally on research plot planting! When you focus all of your energies and attention to doing one thing, then you know you do it very well indeed. SRES does ONE THING and we do it RIGHT!
signode Signode is the Global leader in manufacturing both fully automatic strapping equipment and polyester strap for cotton baling. Signode’s High Strength Tenax polyester strap and revolutionary Automatic strapping system provides a reliable, cost effective and safe method for tying out bales on any baling press. All Signode products are designed, manufactured and serviced directly by Signode personnel. For more information call us at 1-888-342-3770 or email at ips@signode-ips.com. Visit our web site by clicking on the Signode logo above.
silveus insurance group Silveus Insurance Group continues to reach out to farmers nationwide with new products and unmatched customer service. We understand that no two farming operations are alike. Each one presents unique challenges and risks depending on a number of variables, including location, type of operation and ability to bear risk. No matter where our clients make a living, we will take the time to custom-tailor the protection plan that best fits into their situation and bottom line.
southern cotton ginners foundation Southern Cotton Ginners Foundation is a non-profit organization composed primarily of Southern Cotton Ginners Association members in Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee and Missouri, and all other individuals interested in funding scientific, educational and charitable endeavors for the advancement and betterment of the cotton ginning industry.
  SPF
stoller usa Stoller is dedicated to helping producers understand and naturally enhance the genetic potential of plants. Crop Health Therapy is based on the use of plant hormones, supporting nutrients and other hormone co-factors designed to ensure optimum hormone balance and activity. The result is healthier, more productive plants better able to withstand stress and reach full genetic potential. Crop Health Products can be used either as a planned preventative or an in-season treatment along side a producer’s existing nutrition program.
suntrust banks SunTrust Banks, Inc., with assets of $177.4 billion as of December 31, 2006, is one of the nation’s largest and strongest financial holding companies. Through its banking subsidiaries, the company provides deposit, credit, trust and investment services to a broad range of retail, business and institutional clients. Other subsidiaries provide mortgage banking, credit-related insurance, asset management, brokerage and capital market services. The company operates 1,701 retail branches and 2,569 ATMs throughout the Southeastern portion of the United States. In addition, Suntrust provides customers with a full range of technology-based banking channels, including Internet, PC, and Automated Telephone Banking.
syngenta Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology. The company is a leader in crop protection and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market. Sales in 2007 were approximately US $9.2 billion. Syngenta employs more than 21,000 people in more than 90 countries. Syngenta is listed on the Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New York (SYT). Further information is available at www.syngenta.com. The company's cotton product portfolio includes Avicta®, Caparol®, Centric®, Cruiser®, Curacron®, Denim™, Dual MAGNUM®, Dynasty CST®, Endigo®, Envoke®, Gramoxone Inteon®, Karate with Zeon Technology™, Sequence®, Suprend®, Quadris®, Ridomil Gold®, Touchdown Total®, and Zephyr®. Avcita 500 FS, Curacron, Denim, Endigo, Gramozone Inteon, Karate with Zeon Technology, and Zephyr are Restricted Use Pesticides.




U.S. Borax Inc.



valent usa corporation Valent U.S.A. Corporation is dedicated to providing solutions to cotton farmers through a growing line of innovative products, including Belay® Insecticide, Chateau® Herbicide, Cobra® Herbicide, Danitol® Insecticide, DiPel® Biological Insecticide, Knack® Insect Growth Regulator, Resource® Herbicide, Resource™ The Cotton Defoliant, Select Max® Herbicide with Inside Technology™, Valor® Herbicide, Venom® Insecticide, XenTari® Biological Insecticide and Zeal® Miticide. For more information, please visit .



wilbur ellis Wilbur-Ellis is a privately held company headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company is a large domestic distributor and formulator of agricultural products and an international trading company with offices in 42 countries around the world. Seed Protectant Products Commercial Fungicides: NuFlow® ND, NuFlow® D, NuFlow® M-HF, and Nusan® 30EC. Hopper Box treatment: Nu-Coat. For more information about Wilbur-Ellis Company visit .
 winfield WinField, a Land O'Lakes company, offers top-performing seed and crop protection products. With unmatched agricultural expertise and performance as core company values, WinField™ brands match leading seed and crop protection products to help growers, dealers and other industry partners achieve the highest level of success. WinField brands include CROPLAN® seed, crop protection products, plant nutrients and other proprietary products. Backed with unrivaled technical services and knowledge, WinField™ products deliver outstanding solutions and value for the agricultural industry.
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