USDA-ARS Scientist Receives 2003 Cotton Physiology Award Dr. Bobbie L. McMichael, a plant physiologist at the USDA Agricultural Research Service’s Plant Stress and Water Conservation Laboratory in Lubbock, TX, is the recipient of the 2003 Outstanding Research Award in Cotton Physiology.
J. Jill Group is 2004 U.S. Cotton Champion Award Recipient The J. Jill Group, a Quincy, MA,-based specialty retailer of high-quality women’s apparel, accessories and footwear is the recipient of the U.S. Cotton Champion Award for 2004.
Marketplace Insights Memphis merchant Williams B. Dunavant, Jr., provided marketplace insights to close today's 2004 Beltwide Cotton Production Conference general session.
Washington Update In an update of Washington, DC, activity, NCC Vice President John Maguire said that redistricting and retirements will generate changes in the House for the next Congress, and the NCC needs members' support to make sure the newly elected members are familiar with the cotton industry and its issues.
Trade Issues Facing the U.S. Cotton Industry Trade issues framed a major part of the NCC’s activities in 2003 and will continue as a focal point in the foreseeable future for the NCC which will evaluate trade agreements as to their capacity to serve the interests of the entire U.S. cotton industry.
How Do We Produce and How Do We Sell It? Cooperative executive David Stanford talked about changes taking place in the U.S. cotton industry and about positioning for the future.
Farm Program Support Mechanisms The Farm Security and Rural Investment Act began with the 2002 crop and extends through the 2007 crop. For the program to be effective, it is necessary that producers understand how changing market conditions impact the support mechanisms that we have in place.
Leadership Tour of Brazil, A Report A U.S. cotton industry delegation to Brazil found the country has the potential to establish itself as a major exporter in the world cotton market. Brazil is also working to carve out a larger role in ongoing trade negotiations.
Report of NCC Chairman The NCC continues to devote significant resources to technology development and transfer as evidenced by the Beltwide Cotton Conferences. Bringing resolution to technology-based priorities has in many cases been facilitated by this forum.