Vernon Machado, from Goma near Misewu Folo in Chikwawa District, abandoned cotton farming as prices kept falling amid ...

Still, he wants seeds that can perform better in dry conditions to provide a much needed lift to profits. "My grandad, 30-40 years ago, could buy a new tractor for $20,000," Hogue said.

Photo courtesy of Cotton Incorporated EVANSVILLE, Ind., Oct. 23 (UPI) -- The cotton industry hopes to launch a new market for a genetically modified cotton plant whose seeds are edible for humans.

Gadwal: Tensions are escalating in the Jogulamba Gadwal district as thousands of seed cotton farmers face uncertainty over ...

Cotton seeds traveled to the International Space Station earlier this month for an experiment called "Targeting Improved Cotton Through Orbital Cultivation," or "tic toc" for short.

Posted: Oct 11, 2017 / 09:57 PM CDT Updated: Oct 11, 2017 / 09:57 PM CDT MOSCOW, Kan. (KSNW) – A new seed is out on the market that’s protecting Kansas cotton from a problematic weed killer.

Gadwal: In a proactive move to protect the interests of cotton seed farmers, District Collector B.M. Santosh issued strict ...

"The estimated annual consumption of cotton by the textile mills is estimated at 8,000MT (41,200 bales), and the ideal demand to meet national requirements is 26,000MT (140,000 bales)," says Kippra.

A cotton seed has sprouted in its tank on the Chinese Chang'e 4 lunar lander, which is currently on the far side of the moon.