The National Cotton Council will formally invite National commodity organizations representing corn, wheat, oilseeds and small grains to select participants in September. Participants will include producers, key association staff and ag media.
Participants will travel to West Texas during November 9-14 to participate in a series of tours and informal meetings with local agricultural leaders. The agenda will include the following topics:
Cotton production & harvesting
Ag research
Textile research
Drip irrigation technology
Yarn & denim production
Cotton market
Livestock production
Wine production
Farm tours with individual producers
Cotton warehousing
Cottonseed processing
The Multi-Commodity Education Program will cover all participant expenses.
