August 1, 2018

As Farm Bill Conference Kicks Off, Farmer Angst Grows Over Foreign Actions

When the Senate overwhelmingly passed its Farm Bill – just days after the House did the same – applause from the agricultural community was swift (...)

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August 1, 2018

Pink bollworm attacks cotton crop in Vidarbha, Marathwada

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August 1, 2018

Origami-inspired clothing range that grows with your child wins Dyson award

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July 31, 2018

USA: Crop Progress

Released July 30, 2018, by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), Agricultural Statistics Board, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Cotton Squaring - Selected States (...)

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July 31, 2018

Robots to the Rescue

Research is under way to build a cotton-harvesting robot that would constantly patrol the field and pick the bolls as they open. (Photo courtesy of (...)

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July 27, 2018

Indian truckers' strike hits cotton trade, essential commodity supplies

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July 27, 2018

Ginners want companies’ help with cottonseed traits

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July 26, 2018

Purdue Study Maps Pathways for Improved Cotton Quality

By Brian Wallheimer Daniel Szymanski (Photo – Purdue University) A Purdue University study has mapped a complex series of pathways that control the shape of (...)

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July 26, 2018

UN initiative to make fashion environment friendly with biodegradable textiles

The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (ECE)-FAO’s (Food and Agriculture Organization) “Forests for Fashion” initiative, links forest-based materials from sustainably managed forests, with the (...)

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July 25, 2018

US denim mill aims to raise bar on sustainability

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