American Cotton Shippers Association https://www.doczj.com/doc/9710815818.html,
The American Cotton Shippers Association was organized on July 8, 1924
to provide a united voice for the cotton merchandising trade of the United States. ACSA is comprised of Merchants, Primary Buyers and Mill Service Agents who are members of four Federated Associations, located
throughout the cotton belt.
National Cotton Council https://www.doczj.com/doc/9710815818.html,
The National Cotton Council of America's mission is to ensure the ability of all U.S. cotton industry segments to compete effectively and profitably in the raw cotton, oilseed and U.S.-manufactured product markets at home and abroad. Cotton Council International https://www.doczj.com/doc/9710815818.html,
Cotton USA is the export promotions program managed by Cotton Council International designed to promote U.S. cotton fiber and manufactured cotton products in markets around the world.
Cotton Board https://www.doczj.com/doc/9710815818.html,
The Cotton Board, based in Memphis, TN, oversees the Cotton Research and Promotion Program. This includes setting broad policy for the Program, reviewing and approving Cotton Incorporated?s an nual plan and budget, collecting the per-bale assessment that funds the program, serving as industry liaison with USDA, and informing growers and importers of Program results.
The Cotton Research and Promotion Act of 1966 established the Cotton Board as a quasi-governmental, non-profit entity. The Act directed the Cotton Board to contract with an organization to conduct the actual research and promotion projects. The original contracting organization was called the Cotton Producer?s Institute. It had operated as a subsidiary of the National Cotton Council since 1961. In 1970, however, the Cotton Producer?s Institute was separated from the Council and became an individual, non-profit entity, renamed Cotton Incorporated.
Cotton Incorporated https://www.doczj.com/doc/9710815818.html,
From agricultural, fiber and textile research, market information and technical services, to the “Fabric Of Our Lives” television advertising campaign, fashion forecasts and retail promotions, we keep one goal in mind: To ensure that cotton remains the first choice among consumers of apparel and home products.
Supima https://www.doczj.com/doc/9710815818.html, The name "Supima" is a licensed trademark owned by Supima and its members. It is used to promote textile and apparel products made of 100% America Pima cotton, but is strictly controlled by the grower organization. The name "Supima" is an abbreviation for Superior Pima.
USDA https://www.doczj.com/doc/9710815818.html,
The United States Department of Agriculture
?USDA S&D Report
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Agricultural Marketing Service https://www.doczj.com/doc/9710815818.html,/cotton The Cotton Program promotes the orderly and efficient marketing of cotton by preparing, distributing, and encouraging the use of universal cotton classification standards, and by providing cotton classification and market news that meets the needs and expectations of the cotton and textile industries.
Foreign Agricultural Service https://www.doczj.com/doc/9710815818.html,
The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) works to improve foreign market access for U.S. products. FAS operates programs designed to build new markets and improve the competitive position of U.S. agriculture in the global marketplace.
?Export Sales Report
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Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) https://www.doczj.com/doc/9710815818.html, ?Futures Report Center
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INTERNATIONAL
International Cotton Association (ICA) https://www.doczj.com/doc/9710815818.html,
The ICA is the world?s leading international cotton trade association and regulatory / arbitral body.
Established more than 160 years ago, the ICA provides a worldwide service for the international sale, purchase and movement of raw cotton between producers, traders and consumers.
The majority of the world?s raw cotton is traded u nder ICA Bylaws and Rules
and the ICA has more than 200 members, including some of the world?s major cotton companies and affiliate industry firms.
International Cotton Advisory Committee https://www.doczj.com/doc/9710815818.html,
The ICA?s miss ion is to:
? protect the interests of producers, consumers, and traders,
? reduce the risks inherent in the buying and selling of cotton and
? uphold equitable trading practices and the sanctity of contracts worldwide
We will do this by providing, updating and supporting globally accepted impartial cotton trading rules and arbitration facilities and by means of education, training, promotion, standardisation and cooperation with other arbitral bodies.
Bremen Cotton Exchange http://www.baumwollboerse.de The Bremer Baumwollboerse was founded in 1872 and was created to maintain and to promote the interests of all those connected with the international cotton trade. Today the membership of the Bremen Cotton E xchange consists of 225 members residing in Germany, Europe and overseas.
Cotton Corporation of India https://www.doczj.com/doc/9710815818.html,
Single largest Indian government undertaking for cotton marketing in the country (except Maharashtra). Assisting cotton growers in ensuring remunerative prices for their produce from the day one of arrivals till the end of the season.
Central Institue for Cotton Research, Multan Pakistan https://www.doczj.com/doc/9710815818.html,.in The Central Cotton Research Institute, Multan was established by the Pakistan Central Cotton Committee in 1970, with the objectives to conduct fundamental as
well as applied research on cotton to provide basic information and to solve production problems with a coordinated approach between different disciplines to increase substantially overall cotton production and quality of fiber in Pakistan. National Bureau of Statistics of China
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International Textile Manufacturers Federation https://www.doczj.com/doc/9710815818.html,
The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) is an international association for the world's textile industries, dedicated to keeping its world-wide membership constantly informed through surveys, studies and publications and through the organization of annual conferences, participating in the evolution of the industry's basic raw materials and their application, through specialized committees, with the overall objective of creating growth and prosperity in all aspects of the industry.
CONTROLLERS
Wakefield Inspection Services https://www.doczj.com/doc/9710815818.html,
Wakefield Inspection Services mission is to be the worldwide leader in the independent quality assessment, inspection and controlling industry by setting incomparable standards for accurate, objective and quality verification and reporting services.
SGS https://www.doczj.com/doc/9710815818.html,/
At SGS Agricultural Services, the philosophy is to make unrivaled experience and expertise available to clients, acting not only as a qualified advisor but also as a concerned partner who shares the risks involved. Working in partnership with its clients, SGS strives to ensure their success in today's fast-moving on-line and global agricultural markets.
Transglobal Inspections https://www.doczj.com/doc/9710815818.html,
TransGlobal Inspections, LLC is an internationally-known and respected specialist in raw cotton inspection. Our management team and world-wide network of independent inspection companies provides our clients with the highest quality inspection services.
PAY/MEMBERSHIP SITES
The Seam https://www.doczj.com/doc/9710815818.html,
The Seam is an entirely online e-marketplace for cotton. As a totally neutral enterprise, The Seam provides its user?s access to the largest community of buyers and sellers in the world. The Seam also provides a community with a completely secure electronic environment that is tailored for marketing and e-procurement services.
Cotton Outlook https://www.doczj.com/doc/9710815818.html,
Cotton Outlook is published by Cotlook Limited, an independent Merseyside-based company that has been engaged in publishing cotton news for over 75 years.
Globecot https://www.doczj.com/doc/9710815818.html,
Globecot is a premium pay news service offering several different …Channels? and newsletters. The varying services cater to all aspects of the global cotton industry. GENERAL NEWS SITES
BBC https://www.doczj.com/doc/9710815818.html,
British Broadcasting Corporation
Reuters https://www.doczj.com/doc/9710815818.html,
Reuters is a global information company, providing indispensable information tailored for the professionals in the financial services, media and corporate markets.
Bloomberg https://www.doczj.com/doc/9710815818.html,
Bloomberg is among the top 5 visited websites in the U.S. for financial news and information.
Wall Street Journal https://www.doczj.com/doc/9710815818.html,/home-page
The Wall Street Journal is an American English-language international daily newspaper. It is published in New York City by Dow Jones & Company, a
division of News Corporation, along with the Asian and European editions of the Journal. The Journal is the largest newspaper in the United States, by circulation.