Broadcast Newsline: December 17, 2003

Chief coordinators of the Beltwide Production Conferences Paul Dugger and Dale Thompson, both of the NCC, say there are plenty of learning opportunities for cotton growers who attend the 2004 Conferences in San Antonio Jan. 5-9.

Chief coordinators of the Beltwide Production Conferences Paul Dugger and Dale Thompson, both of the NCC, say there are plenty of learning opportunities for cotton growers who attend the 2004 Conferences in San Antonio Jan. 5-9.

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Dugger says the Conferences offer the best opportunity for growers to stay abreast of research results and emerging technology that are changing the face of cotton production.

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Information presented at the Beltwide offers opportunities for farmers to capitalize on a rising market and growing export opportunities, according to Dugger.

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A review of the advancements in spinning technology throughout the world will help U.S. growers determine the types of cotton that are more marketable, Thompson says.

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Thompson says a Decisions Aid Workshop will focus on technology to meet specific needs of an individual farm.

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Thompson says the importance of crop rotation to productivity of the land and crop yield and quality gets a new emphasis in a special workshop.

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