Broadcast Newsline: September 24, 2004

The NCC is stressing lint contamination prevention in the new 'U.S. Cotton - Keep it Clean and Pure' campaign.

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Although U.S. cotton is one of the cleanest growths in the world, the industry must work together to ensure contamination-free and U.S. cotton go hand-in-hand. Dale Thompson, manager of Technical Services at the National Cotton Council, explains why the organization is stressing contamination prevention.

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Thompson says the Council’s “U.S. Cotton – Keep it Clean and Pure” campaign isn’t just targeted to producers and harvesting crews.

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Several culprits work their way into cotton. Unsurprisingly, plastic remains the number one contaminant.

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In the end, lint contamination costs producers, mills, and merchants much more than money.

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If you are interested in learning more about the “U.S. Cotton - Keep it Clean and Pure” campaign, there are several ways to receive more information.

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