Local farmers and firms interviewed by Xinhua have decried these sanctions as groundless and ill-intended -- imposed to suppress the main competitor of US cotton. They argue that Xinjiang's cotton has ...

As the railroad expanded in the South, production of cotton, wheat, and tobacco increased. Entrepreneurs needed capital and a steady supply of workers for the southern mill industry to grow. Aware of ...

In many areas of the South, cotton is king. It’s a dependable crop, and in turn, it’s made farmers loyal to what they grow. But with cotton prices falling below farmers’ breakeven ...

The Organic Cotton Accelerator says it is taking a vital step toward scaling organic cotton globally with 100,000 farmers now ...

President Trump’s trade war comes as cotton farmers endure tough economics that aren’t expected to improve–leaving growers of the American staple crop with few choices. Low commodity prices ...

Brad Heffington farms in Littlefield, Texas, which is just northeast of Lubbock. He’s just five weeks away from what should be the start of planting season for cotton, but now farmers in this ...