Broadcast Newsline: November 15, 2013

Midwest and Southwest producers will see agricultural operations in Georgia this week, as part of the National Cotton Council’s Multi-Commodity Education Program, or MCEP.

Today's Cotton Newsline is 5 cuts. All cuts are John Gibson, Director of Member Services for the National Cotton Council.

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Midwest and Southwest producers will see agricultural operations in Georgia this week, as part of the National Cotton Council's Multi-Commodity Education Program, or MCEP. Launched in 2006, MCEP is coordinated by the National Cotton Council's Member Services, local leaders and organizations. The program is supported by The Cotton Foundation with a grant from Deere & Company. John Gibson, Director of Member Services for the National Cotton Council, explains what the exchange offers participants.

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The participants' tour began Monday with…

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On Tuesday the group…

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Topics ranging from oilseed processing to warehousing were on the ticket for the next day.

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The tour concluded with a presentation on agricultural inputs for southern crops at the R.W. Griffin Co. in Douglas and an update on cotton ginning technology at Southeastern Gin Co. in Surrency. Gibson closes with a breakdown of the tour's participants.

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