National Cotton Council of America

Bangladesh Lifts Fumigation Requirements on U.S. Cotton Following CCI-Sponsored U.S. Cotton Tour

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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Bangladesh's Agricultural and Commerce Ministries' decision to lift the fumigation requirements came after six Bangladesh Ministry of Agriculture delegation members joined a CCI-sponsored U.S. cotton tour coordinated with the National Cotton Council (NCC).

Key Points: 
  • Bangladesh's Agricultural and Commerce Ministries' decision to lift the fumigation requirements came after six Bangladesh Ministry of Agriculture delegation members joined a CCI-sponsored U.S. cotton tour coordinated with the National Cotton Council (NCC).
  • Although there is some domestic cotton produced in Bangladesh, it accounts for 1% or less of total demand.
  • Bangladesh was a Top 10 export market for U.S. cotton in 2022, with exports valued at $477.07 million ( https://www.fas.usda.gov/regions/bangladesh ).
  • Cotton Council International (CCI) is a non-profit trade association that promotes U.S. cotton fiber and manufactured cotton products around the globe with our COTTON USA™ Mark.

Bangladesh Lifts Fumigation Requirements on U.S. Cotton Following CCI-Sponsored U.S. Cotton Tour

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
COT, APHIS, NCC, U.S. Department of Agriculture Cotton Annex, National Cotton Council of America, CCI, Fumigation, Multimedia, Language, Government, FAS, USDA, Boll Weevil Eradication Program, Growth, Foreign Agricultural Service, Commerce, Textile

Bangladesh's Agricultural and Commerce Ministries' decision to lift the fumigation requirements came after six Bangladesh Ministry of Agriculture delegation members joined a CCI-sponsored U.S. cotton tour coordinated with the National Cotton Council (NCC).

Key Points: 
  • Bangladesh's Agricultural and Commerce Ministries' decision to lift the fumigation requirements came after six Bangladesh Ministry of Agriculture delegation members joined a CCI-sponsored U.S. cotton tour coordinated with the National Cotton Council (NCC).
  • Although there is some domestic cotton produced in Bangladesh, it accounts for 1% or less of total demand.
  • Bangladesh was a Top 10 export market for U.S. cotton in 2022, with exports valued at $477.07 million ( https://www.fas.usda.gov/regions/bangladesh ).
  • Cotton Council International (CCI) is a non-profit trade association that promotes U.S. cotton fiber and manufactured cotton products around the globe with our COTTON USA™ Mark.

COTTON USA™ Celebrates U.S. Cotton's Value and Impact on World Cotton Day

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Friday, October 7, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, World Cotton Day, COTTON USA celebrates the many advantages of cotton and U.S. cotton's impact on the global cotton community.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, World Cotton Day, COTTON USA celebrates the many advantages of cotton and U.S. cotton's impact on the global cotton community.
  • To further showcase its commitment to the global cotton industry, COTTON USA offers a leading technical consultancy designed to take mills and manufacturers to the next level of success through COTTON USA SOLUTIONS.
  • COTTON USA is honored to be a part the global cotton community's celebration of World Cotton Day.
  • About COTTON USA: Cotton Council International (CCI), the export promotion arm of the National Cotton Council of America (NCC), is a non-profit trade association that promotes U.S. cotton fiber and manufactured cotton products around the globe under the COTTON USA trademark.

COTTON USA™ Celebrates U.S. Cotton's Value and Impact on World Cotton Day

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Friday, October 7, 2022
Cotton, Farmer, NCC, Industry, National Cotton Council of America, Ecosystem, Social media, Association, Environment, CCI, Textile, Agriculture

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, World Cotton Day, COTTON USA celebrates the many advantages of cotton and U.S. cotton's impact on the global cotton community.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, World Cotton Day, COTTON USA celebrates the many advantages of cotton and U.S. cotton's impact on the global cotton community.
  • To further showcase its commitment to the global cotton industry, COTTON USA offers a leading technical consultancy designed to take mills and manufacturers to the next level of success through COTTON USA SOLUTIONS.
  • COTTON USA is honored to be a part the global cotton community's celebration of World Cotton Day.
  • About COTTON USA: Cotton Council International (CCI), the export promotion arm of the National Cotton Council of America (NCC), is a non-profit trade association that promotes U.S. cotton fiber and manufactured cotton products around the globe under the COTTON USA trademark.

U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Awarded USDA Grant for U.S. Climate Smart Commodity Program

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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Climate Smart Cotton Program, which will receive funding as one of those selected as part of the USDA Partnership for Climate-Smart Commodities pilot projects.

Key Points: 
  • Climate Smart Cotton Program, which will receive funding as one of those selected as part of the USDA Partnership for Climate-Smart Commodities pilot projects.
  • This will allow the production of more than four million bales of Climate Smart Cotton over five years.
  • The Trust Protocol was launched in 2020 to set a new standard in sustainable cotton production where full transparency is a reality and continuous improvement is the central goal, said Dr. Gary Adams, President of the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol.
  • Climate Smart Cotton Program is an important step in providing the necessary resources needed for growers to learn, grow and explore new opportunities that will improve their environmental footprint.

Advancing Regenerative Soil Health Systems: Walmart Foundation Supports the U.S. Regenerative Cotton Fund

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Thursday, August 18, 2022
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MORRISVILLE, N.C., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Walmart Foundation announced it has provided a $2,000,000, three-year grant to the Soil Health Institute's (SHI) U.S. Regenerative Cotton Fund (USRCF) to scale activities of the project and expand the initiative to Alabama and South Carolina.

Key Points: 
  • MORRISVILLE, N.C., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Walmart Foundation announced it has provided a $2,000,000, three-year grant to the Soil Health Institute's (SHI) U.S. Regenerative Cotton Fund (USRCF) to scale activities of the project and expand the initiative to Alabama and South Carolina.
  • "Regenerative soil health systems can provide significant benefits for farmers, food supply chains, our climate, and nature," said Kathleen McLaughlin, Chief Sustainability Officer and Executive Vice President at Walmart Inc. and President of the Walmart Foundation.
  • The U.S. Regenerative Cotton Fund was initiated in 2021 with a founding grant from the Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation.
  • Participating partners currently include Cotton Incorporated, National Cotton Council, Field to Market, Arkansas Soil Health Alliance, DELTA F.A.R.M., and the University of Georgia.

The Seam Announces Multi-Crop Integrations for Farm-Focused Sustainability Platform

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022
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By synchronizing authorized data on behalf of growers, The Seam is taking a big step in simplifying program enrollment, while improving the overall accuracy of information.

Key Points: 
  • By synchronizing authorized data on behalf of growers, The Seam is taking a big step in simplifying program enrollment, while improving the overall accuracy of information.
  • The Seam is a Qualified Data Management Partner (QDMP) with Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture and provides direct integration with the Fieldprint Platform for both cotton and peanuts.
  • Based in Memphis, Tennessee, The Seam was founded by leading global agribusiness companies and specializes in food and agriculture software solutions and commodity trading.
  • As a proven leader in food, agriculture, trading and sustainability, The Seam has cleared or processed over $10 billion through its platforms.

Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation and Soil Health Institute Unveil New U.S. Regenerative Cotton Program

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021
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The U.S. Regenerative Cotton Fund is an ambitious effort crafted in partnership with the experts at the Soil Health Institute that puts growers at the center of creating a sustainable future for U.S. cotton production.

Key Points: 
  • The U.S. Regenerative Cotton Fund is an ambitious effort crafted in partnership with the experts at the Soil Health Institute that puts growers at the center of creating a sustainable future for U.S. cotton production.
  • The Soil Health Institute will work closely with cotton farmers to help them measure and monitor the environmental, societal, and economic benefits of soil health management systems on their operations.
  • Through the USRCF, improvements in soil health and carbon sequestration will be measured through an approach developed by the Soil Health Institute called soil health and soil carbon targets.
  • The Companys brand nameswhich include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children and Chaps, among othersconstitute one of the worlds most widely recognized families of consumer brands.

Delta Apparel Joins Cotton LEADS Program

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Wednesday, June 3, 2020
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Delta Apparel has been a good customer of U.S. cotton for many years, says Jennifer Lukowiak, director of Supply Chain Marketing at Cotton Incorporated.

Key Points: 
  • Delta Apparel has been a good customer of U.S. cotton for many years, says Jennifer Lukowiak, director of Supply Chain Marketing at Cotton Incorporated.
  • Cotton LEADS is a program that is committed to responsibly produced cotton.
  • Quality products start with quality ingredients, says Deb Merrill, President of Delta Group and CFO of Delta Apparel, Inc. For Delta Apparel, quality has to also include a sustainability component.
  • Its founding members are Cotton Australia, the Australian Cotton Shippers Association, the Cotton Foundation, the National Cotton Council of America, Cotton Council International and Cotton Incorporated.