Wrangler® Expands Made in USA Collection with 100% Traceable Cotton Grown by American Farmers
Wrangler ® announced today the expansion of its Rooted Collection TM, a line of jeans and shirts grown, cut and sewn in the USA. New for Spring ‘22, the brand has introduced a men’s and women’s jean made completely from U.S.-grown sustainable cotton, along with additional state-specific jeans for Alabama, California, North Carolina and Texas. The brand is also releasing sustainable t-shirts for thirteen individual states including Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Louisiana, Montana, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Wyoming, Texas, as well as additional USA-inspired designs. The purpose of the collection is three-fold: to celebrate local farmers, promote sustainable farming practices and highlight the quality of American craftsmanship.
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US Cotton Outlook Is Clouded
The lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic’s shock to global trade have created an unprecedented level of stress and disruption on the entire supply chain, from transportation costs to labor availability. Thus, National Cotton Council economists say projections for the U.S./global economies in the coming year should be viewed with caution given the COVID-19 pandemic’s continued impacts.
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Be Prepared For Potential Challenges In Your Cotton Field
University cotton specialists spell out what the 2022 season might hold in store for growers.
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March Market Update for Corn, Soybeans, Rice, and Cotton
This month’s 2021/22 U.S. corn supply and use outlook is for increased food, seed, and industrial use, larger exports, and smaller stocks relative to last month.
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New Cotton Varieties For 2022
We’ve rounded up the 2022 class of cotton varieties from commercial cotton seed companies. Each company is releasing one variety for commercial planting this season. All boast strong yields and good fiber quality as they enter an already competitive cotton seed market.
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A Hazy Forecast For US Cotton Economics
The lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic’s shock to global trade have created an unprecedented level of stress and disruption on the entire supply chain, from transportation costs to labor availability. Thus, National Cotton Council economists say projections for the U.S./global economies in the coming year should be viewed with caution given the COVID-19 pandemic’s continued impacts.
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High Cotton Consensus: 'It Takes A Village To Grow Cotton'
The 28th Class of High Cotton Award winners were recognized today in Memphis, Tenn., at the annual High Cotton Awards Breakfast by Farm Press and the Cotton Foundation. The annual award recognizes producers for growing quality cotton using regenerative practices.
The 2022 winners from four Cotton Belt regions are as follows: Southeast – Lee Cromley; Midsouth – John Lindamood; Southwest – Randall Bankhead; and Western – Dan Thelander.
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Cotton Incorporated Honored With The 2022 A. L. Vandergriff Cotton Pioneer Award
Cotton Incorporated was named the 2022 A.L. Vandergriff Cotton Pioneer Award winner at last night’s Southern Cotton Ginners Association Honors Banquet. For over 50 years, the team of cotton industry experts at Cotton Incorporated have worked tirelessly on behalf of U.S. cotton producers and importers to increase the demand for and profitability of cotton.
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USDA to Survey Farmers' Planting Intentions for 2022
As the 2022 crop production season begins, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will contact approximately 1,100 Louisiana producers to determine their plans for the upcoming growing season.
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Ginner Schools Open Registration
U.S. ginners, gin managers and superintendents are urged to register for one of the three 2022 Cotton Ginner Schools. The 35th annual schools will be two days instead of three, and there is no on-site registration.
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Trust Protocol Enrollment Deadline Nears
Enrollment for the 2021 crop in the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol® is open until March 31, 2022.
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Schneider Elected 2022 NCC Chairman
Ted Schneider, a cotton producer from Lake Providence, LA, was elected National Cotton Council (NCC) chairman for 2022 during the organization’s annual meeting in Houston, TX.
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LaCour to Lead National Cotton Ginners Association in 2022
George LaCour of Morganza, LA, was elected 2022 president of the National Cotton Ginners Association (NCGA) during its recent annual meeting in Houston, TX.
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US Ag Exports Hit Record Level in 2021
The U.S. exported $177 billion worth of agricultural commodities in 2021, firmly besting the record in 2014 by about 15% and overshadowing 2020 totals by 18%, according to new data released by the Commerce Department.
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Louisiana Farmer Shares Reasons he Joined Trust Protocol
“I think as long as we meet the needs of our customers, cotton has a bright future, but the needs of our customers are changing.”
Those are the words of Louisiana farmer Ted Schneider as he encourages his fellow cotton producers to sign up for the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol.
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