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The article focuses on exports of U.S. meat products. It mentions that U.S. Meat Export Federation vice president Dan Halstrom talked about the market for pig's feet, beef tongue, hearts, and livers in regions outside the U.S. which are a significant segment of U.S. meat exports. He commented on the effect exports to China has had on hog's feet and grain-fed beef in the Middle East. The article states the top five export markets for pork are Canada, China, Japan, Mexico, and South Korea.

he article informs that the increasing demand for soybeans in the Chinese market will improve the soybean production in the U.S. It states that drought condition in the U.S. has impacted soybean and corn production as a result of which demand for both the crops have increased. It further informs that wheat production has decreased in Russia and Ukraine due to drought.

The article reports on the significance of the 20 millions bales of cotton reserves in China on cotton prices. Hank Reichle of the Staple Cotton Cooperative Association states that the reserves will serve as a limiter on prices and help keep them at a level where growers can grow cotton profitably. It expects that world stocks will increase in 2013 and the stock-to-use ratio will still be high at 66%.

The article focuses on issues related to the December 2005 round of World Trade Organization (WTO) talks in Hong Kong, China. If a panel discussion at the annual conference of the Society of American Business Editors and Writers is any indicator, the Hong Kong discussions won't exactly be a cakewalk. All the easy stuff is done, all the tough stuff remains, said Bill Bryant, chairman of Bryant Christie Inc. U.S. business and agriculture should support the WTO, because it is the only game in town, said Timothy Punke, partner in Preston Gates Ellis.

The article discusses the economic challenges encountered by the cotton industry in China following the implementation of disruptive policies to synthetics in the country.

The article reports on the statement issued by O. A. Cleveland Jr., professor of economics emeritus at Mississippi State University Extension and cotton analyst, that China remains a dominant player in the cotton industry because of its million of bales reserves and synthetic fiber production.

The article focuses on the differences between the chemical explosion in Tianjin, China and the unfurling of the U.S. flag at the American embassy in Havana, Cuba. Topics discussed include trading of open travel between the U.S. and China; suppression of access to communications and internet; non-existence of protection measures for cheap labor workforce in China; and China's despoiling contributing to atmospheric pollution.

The article talks about the decline in the share of cotton in the U.S., despite being the largest fiber consumer, and states that China's disruptive policies have put cotton at a severe competitive disadvantage, as it is the world's largest textile producing country.

The article offers information on the cotton industry in China. Topics discussed include the insights of O. A. Cleveland Jr. regarding the expansion of using synthetic fibers, chemical fibers and the China's cotton market, the amount of cotton production in the country, and the importation and exportation of Chinese cotton in the U.S. and Australia.

The article focuses on the dominance of China in the cotton market according to professor O. A. Cleveland Jr. Topics covered include the country's role in the expanding use of the synthetic fibers that are stealing the cotton market share, the development by Cotton Incorporated of cotton fiber that is competitive in the activity market and the concern over a major shift in the retailing of cotton textile products.

The article reports on the pick up of land sales at Mississippi Land Bank's service area as of April 27, 2018. Topics discussed include the factors of a perceived decline in agricultural exports to China due to a possible imposition of tariffs, the retirement of older farmers who are opting to sell land before prices go down, and buyers' desire to buy land before interest rates increase further. Also note is the bank's selection of young agricultural customers for program representation.

The article reports that John Anderson, an economist in the American Farm Bureau Federation in Washington predicts stability on the U.S. Mid-South cotton market for 2014. Topics include cotton usage, cotton producers' attitudes, and sales and prices of cotton. Particular focus is given to the amount of U.S. and China cotton stocks.

The article presents forecasts for the peanut sector in Mississippi. During the Mississippi Peanut Growers Association meeting, peanut buyers predict as much as 30 to 40 percent of decrease in acreage in 2013. Factors influencing this cutback include the process of other commodities such as cotton, and the purchases by China which has kept the market afloat. The dynamics of the peanuts market is discussed.

The article reports that the extremely high soybean demand from China will benefit the soybean market in the U.S. in 2013, according to Archer Daniels Midland Co. (AMD) Mid-South regional manager David Glidewell. He stated that China has not been self-sufficient in producing protein crops. He explained the implications of a tighter U.S. stocks-to-use ratio for soybeans than for corn. He also explained the adoption of more modern farming production techniques in China.

The article reports on the strong demand, particularly the unexpected demand from China, that ease pressure on the record 2012 U.S. peanut crop. Reason for the unexpected demand is mentioned to be the crop problems in India that reduced their ability to export to China. Focus for 2013 is presented in terms of improving grower economics and production research. Statistics on production are provided for different U.S. states including the crop shortage resulting from extreme drought in Texas.

The article reports that high demand from China has eased worries of peanut oversupply in the U.S. The U.S. produced record crops in 2012, leading to concerns that the huge supply will depress prices. Peanut organization officials have claimed that strong demand, particularly from China, has improved the outlook for the U.S. peanut market in 2013. National Peanut Board chief executive officer (CEO) Bob Parker explains that India's ability to export to China has diminished due to crop problems.

The article reports that O. A. Cleveland Jr. offered an outlook for the world cotton market in 2013 at the annual commodity conference of the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation at Jackson, Mississippi. Cleveland describes the cotton market in 2013 as exciting as many analysts and market experts are suggesting prices in the 45 cents to 60 cents range for the commodity. The article also discusses China's impact on the world cotton market as well as the rise of India as a key cotton producer.

The article reports that O. A. Cleveland Jr. has predicted that the price of cotton will be around the 80-cent range in 2013. According to Cleveland, factors such as China's considerable cotton stock and the expected cutbacks on acreage in the U.S. will affect prices during the year. He claims that although the projected price range for the year is not the same as the 2010 1.50-2.00 dollar price range, it is still impressive. He adds that trends in China are affecting the global market.

The article discusses the reshoring of the manufacturing industries and jobs from China and other foreign countries back to the U.S. It states that many industries like furniture and textiles, which have gone to other countries, have returned to the U.S. It adds that the moves are driven by the escalated transportation costs and increased wages in low cost countries like China.

The article discusses the celebration of the 30th 30th anniversary of the opening of the American Soybean Association office in Beijing, China. Danny Murphy, first vice president of ASA, says U.S. soybean farmers started laying the foundation for the present trade relations with China in 1982. He also mentions their commitment to the further growth of this partnership and provide China with an exceptional product.

The article relates how the efforts of the American Soybean Association (ASA) to foster strong trading relations with China since 1982 has paid off, noting that China has become the largest foreign consumer of U.S. soybeans, importing 11 billion U.S. dollars worth of soybeans annually. It also notes that since 57% of U.S. soybeans are currently being grown for export, the ASA is urging the U.S. Congress to maintain funding for foreign market development programs in the upcoming 2012 Farm Bill.

The article discusses how the 20 million bales of cotton reserves being held off the market by the Chinese government has helped prevent a further decline in global cotton prices. It mentions the record carryover from the world cotton crop in 2011. According to Hank Reichle of the Staple Cotton Cooperative Association, the Chinese cotton is more likely to be a price limiter than a price suppressor once it is released by the Chinese government.

The article focuses on the impact of Chinese reserves on the 70 cents price of cotton. Hank Reichle, vice president of export sales and market administration for Staple Cotton Cooperative Association, said the 20 million bales of cotton held in warehouses in China could give stocks-to-use ratio that is below 50%, which would also allow cottons to be delivered quickly and at a price of 50 cent. He added 2012 number will look no better as world production is expected to be about 9 million bales.

The article reports on the downturn of the U.S. cotton market in 2012. The cost of cotton declined after world production increased. Industry specialist O.A. Cleveland claims that the cost of U.S. cotton declined despite a drought in Texas in 2011, which initially rose to 1.45 U.S. dollars. Cleveland claims that U.S. production was overtaken by good crops in both India and China. He also cited slower economic growth around the world as another factor in the decline of U.S. cotton prices.

The article reports that the drought in Texas and the cotton reserves of China will be the primary factors affecting the cotton market as of February 2012, according to Extension agricultural economics professor emeritus O. A. Cleveland Jr. He notes that the drought will affect cotton production. He asserts that there is significant demand for cotton in China, but pricing plays a crucial role in taking advantage of that demand. He also explains the current inflow of funds in the cotton market.

The article discusses the key influences on the cotton market of the ongoing drought in Texas and what China does in terms of rebuilding its cotton reserves in the months ahead. According to Mississippi State University Extension agricultural professor emeritus O. A. Cleveland, the beginning of the 2012 crop year looks like a replay of 2011. He added that long range weather patterns are suggesting that West Texas and the Southwest will remain dry.

The article discusses the key influences on the cotton market of the ongoing drought in Texas and what China does in terms of rebuilding its cotton reserves. Mississippi State University Extension agricultural professor emeritus O. A. Cleveland Jr. said that the beginning of the 2012 crop year looks like a replay of last year, in that West Texas is extremely dry. He added that they anticipate a reduction in cotton acreage in 2012 due to the weather.

The article discusses how the chairman of NASCAR, Brian France, and several associates went to China to reportedly talk about business matters. According to the article the exact reasons for the trip were unknown, but it is assumed by many that France is looking to expand NASCAR to China. The article reports that NASCAR exploring the prospects of automobile racing in international markets is not a new practice.

The article focuses on the importance of insecticides, herbicides, and genetically modified crops to meet the needs of another two billion people on planet Earth by the year 2020. According to crop consultant Leonard Gianessi, it is crucial for policymakers to realize that there is going to be a tremendous demand for pesticide use around the world in order to feed the people. The change of China from a rural and agrarian society to urban is discussed.

The article discusses China's 2013 cotton stocks. Topics include China's support of the world cotton price via the country's reserve policies, comments from vice president (VP) of export sales and market administration for the Staple Cotton Cooperative Association at Greenwood, Mississippi, Hank Reichle, on the volatility in the cotton market in the early 2000s, and cotton production in the U.S., India, and Pakistan.

The article discusses a potential rise of cotton prices in the U.S. and China. O. A. Cleveland Jr., Mississippi State University Extension economics professor emeritus, is cited as saying that he does not expect the price for a pound of cotton to increase to beyond 90 cents. According to Cleveland, China, which has turned into the dominant force in the global cotton industry, is trying to relocate a big part of its cotton production capacities.

The article reflects on the increasing demand for cotton in the U.S. which can enhance the cotton prices. It states that cotton production has decreased across the globe because drought conditions have impacted the farmlands in Texas and the Southwestern States while political and religious unrest in Pakistan have lowered down the cotton production. It further states that cotton demand from Chinese market has also increased which may help in improving cotton prices in the U.S.

The article considers remarks made on U.S. soybean farming by David Glidewell, an official of the agribusiness firm Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), at the 2013 commodity conference of the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation. Glidewell's forecasts that soybean prices will be supported by intense demand for the crop in China and that China will eventually become an importer of corn are examined.

The article considers remarks made on cotton prices by college professor and former cotton trade analyst O. A. Cleveland at the 2013 commodity conference of the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation. Cleveland's contention that China has been largely responsible for higher than forecast cotton prices due to its policies to support its own cotton farmers is offered.

The article looks at the effect of cotton crop reserve withholding by the government of China on the global cotton market price of cotton. It is noted that the world cotton supply includes significant unused carryover from the 2011 cotton harvest. Topics include the stocks-to-use ratios of various producer countries, declining demand for cotton, and acreage adjustments.

The article discusses the role of the agricultural organization American Soybean Association (ASA) in fostering trade relations between China and the U.S. for the sale of soybeans. It is noted that China purchased over half of U.S. soybean exports in 2011. Other topics include the potential impact of U.S. farm legislation on the soybean industry, U.S. free trade pacts with Colombia, South Korea, and Panama, and the commercialization of genetically modified (GMO) soybeans.

The article discusses the impact that a drought in Texas had on its production of cotton and its affect on the Chinese textile industry. Particular focus is given to Chinese cotton reserves and their ability to maintain a cotton reserve that will supply their industrial demand. Supply and demand of cotton and its integral relation to its price are also presented.

The article looks at the price of cotton and reviews the forecasts of various agricultural and economic analysts. The impact of China, which has exhausted its cotton reserves, is considered. The author discusses how cotton is in competition against corn, soybeans, and other crops over land use. Economics professor O.A. Cleveland comments on the commodities market, noting the wheat crop failure of Russia between 1972 and 1973.

The article focuses on the views of the members of a panel at the recent annual conference of the Society of Business Editors and Writers in Seattle, Washington, on issues related to trade relations between China and the U.S. As China, the world's most populous country modernizes and becomes more affluent, its needs will be enormous, Gary Locke, former Washington state governor, said. China's ability to crank out goods of every type with low cost labor has made it a dynamic, driving force in world trade, said another panelist, David Bachman, professor at the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington.

Reports on the emergence of China as a global market force in agriculture. Potential as a global producer of goose liver for foie gras; Impact of Chinese accession to the World Trade Organization on the global agricultural market; Need for American agriculture to put more effort in understanding the Chinese agricultural market.

The article reports that Foie gras, the ever-so-French goose liver delicacy that gourmets around the world have long loved to love, may come from Chinese geese. But China is not just for cheap toys and atliletic shoes any more. It is a major competitor on the world agricultural scene, a situation that's only going to increase with its acceptance into the World Trade Organization. The Chinese government, with the exception of grains, tracks almost no agricultural production, and the reliability of numbers that are available often is questionable.

Forecasts an expansion in broiler production, exports and prices in 2004. Contribution to the expected price strength due to strong demand for broiler meat in the domestic market and increase in foreign demand for US broilers; Imposition of import bans on poultry meat by major importers due to outbreak of high-pathogenic avian influenza in many Asian countries; Likelihood of Brazil gaining more than the U.S. from the bans on Thai and Chinese imports.

Reports on the impact of China's water shortage on wheat productions. Impact on international markets; Focus on effective water conservation policies; Profitability of Bt cotton in China; Shift to labor-intensive crops; Impact of irrigation on wheat due to water shortage; Implementation of policies to conserve water.

Reports on an increase grain prices in the year 2004. Impact of fundamental changes in the marketplace on demand and price; Decrease in carryover levels of wheat and corn; Benefits of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) to grain sales; Influence of China on the world soybean market.

Focuses on the prediction of an exceptional year for the U.S. agriculture in 2004 by United States Department of Agriculture. Benefit from higher asset values for the farmers; Upward movement of the cash receipts in case of corn and soybeans; Increase in the receipts from the crops like rice and cotton due to low lending stocks and demand from China, respectively; Reduction in the receipts from beef due to the "mad cow" scare and an expected rise in the poultry and egg receipts.

Discusses the role of China in the world cotton markets. Predictions of William Dunavant, a cotton merchant on the U.S. cotton consumption; Target markets of Chinese cotton producers; Expectation on the number of bales of U.S. cotton to be bought by Mexico in 2004.

Reports on the competition for world cotton market share. Cotton consumption policies in China; Mexico's estimated purchases of U.S. cotton; Combined cotton consumption of Korea and Japan; Volume of cotton production in Australia; Volume of U.S. cotton consumption.

Offers an outlook at the world cotton market. Influence of China's cotton market on the world market; Prices of cotton; Volume of cotton production and consumption; Volume of U.S. cotton exports.

The author talks about the issues of economic slowdown in China along with views of O.A. Cleveland Jr. at the annual meeting of the company Mississippi Boll Weevil Management and the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation Cotton Policy Committee on Chinese stock exchange.

The article presents information on the effect of decreased cotton production in China on sales of U.S. cotton, as discussed by cotton analyst O. A. Cleveland Jr. at the July 2014 meeting of the Mississippi Boll Weevil Management Corporation and the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation Cotton Policy Committee. Topics include China's textile industry, China's cotton stocks, and cotton production in India.