The 2006 ICAC Research Associate Program was conducted for ten days from April 3-13, 2006 on the topic of: The Economics of Sustainable Cotton Production. Fifteen research associates from ten countries participated. The program was conducted in Washington, DC, North Carolina and South Carolina.
USDA researchers provided detailed information about the US cotton marketing system and government measures to stabilize income, encourage conservation of land and water, provide credit to new or disadvantaged farmers and ranchers, and help farmers recover from disasters.
Specialists at The World Bank provided information about efforts to increase the sustainability of agriculture and cotton production, specifically in Africa.
The Research Associates also visited the Washington, DC offices of US industry groups and learned about the structure and role of national cotton sector organizations in strengthening demand for cotton and encouraging increased efficiency in the industry.
USDA researchers stationed at the Pee Dee Research and Education Center of Clemson University in South Carolina discussed the sustainability of cotton production and best crop management practices in the USA.
The Research Associates also visited Rogers Brothers Farm, Delta and Pineland Company Breeding Station and the South Carolina Cotton Museum in Bishopville.
Scientists at Cotton Incorporated (CI) in North Carolina described current research into sustainable cotton production. Faculty from North Carolina State University and USDA scientists from the research station in Rocky Mount, NC described their research related to sustainability of cotton production and crop management practices.
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