Shipments of U.S. cotton to China plummeted by 90 percent in the first half of the year, data shows.| Sourcing Journal
Many brands and stores are appeasing consumer preference for cotton products to carry them through the fall and winter months.| Sourcing Journal
“Before I begin this interview, I want to say that if I am alive tomorrow, or if I am arrested tomorrow, or if I disappear, the responsibility for this will lie with the hokim of Shakhrisabz district, Samad Khasanov. He is to blame for my despair. If I die tomorrow, I would like the truth […]| Uzbek Forum for Human Rights
Sure, Sukajans are great and all, but between fielding inquiries about when and where you served and the burden of... The post The Flat Head Pays Homage to Sukajans with Special Loopwheel Graphic Tee appeared first on Heddels.| Heddels
The Original Madras Trading Co. has been working with weavers in Chennai (previously Madras), India, to produce outstanding Madras fabrics... The post The Original Madras Trading Co. Cuban Short Sleeve Shirt is Dyed with Natural Indigo appeared first on Heddels.| Heddels
If you're after shorts that will fade and patina like your other garb, PBJ has a formidable sulfur-dyed option with its latest Work Shorts.| Heddels
The Windmill Crochet Throw, windmill pattern crochet blanket, is a beautiful Tunisian crochet throw that […] The post Windmill Crochet Throw appeared first on Exquisite Crochet UK.| Exquisite Crochet UK
I'm posting a little out of order here since I sewed these before the broderie anglaise tee! I'll start off with the Bob trousers since I actually made these first - at the start of June, but then it was far too hot to actually wear them for a photoshoot... Red ramie Bob trousers If you recall, I've sewn the StyleArc Bob trousers twice before - first in brown linen, and then again in black linen. The black linen was far too thin and those wore out way too fast, but the brown Raystitch linen l...| FehrTrade
By Carey Gillam In the latest reversal of American environmental protections, US regulators said this week that they plan to approve a trio of new herbicide products made with dicamba, a controversial chemical that has wreaked havoc across farm country and sparked years of litigation, and twice drawn court-ordered bans.| The New Lede
Leaked Videos Reveal the Brutal Methods of the Presidential Advisor for Agriculture The independent Uzbek Telegram channel Eltuz has published two leaked video recordings from an online meeting between Shukhrat Ganiev, the Presidential Advisor on Agricultural Development, and regional officials, recorded in June and July of this year. Ganiev, who oversees Uzbekistan’s agricultural sector and […]| Uzbek Forum for Human Rights
The N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative (PSI) Extension Agent Network is committed to helping growers solve real-world problems in the field through cutting-edge plant science innovation. Agents in this network leverage their strong relationships at the local level to both drive future N.C. PSI projects and to beta-test technology being developed by the N.C. PSI on-farm. Image ...| onslow.ces.ncsu.edu
Interloop Regen Kapas, an agriculture project that spans 25 villages across southern Punjab, has earned Regenagri certification from Control Union.| Sourcing Journal
This 8.8 oz. slubby Japanese flannel is a bump ride in the best way possible.| Heddels
The Mum’s Heart is a Tunisian crochet mini heart that is a wonderful little gift for mums. You can whip this cutie up in less than an hour.| Exquisite Crochet UK
The Dotty Baby Blanket is a beautiful and easy Tunisian crochet baby blanket that was inspired by the joyful and exciting feelings when expecting a baby. The blanket is crocheted from bottom up and left to right in columns using 3 colours and join as you go technique. The post Dotty Baby Blanket appeared first on Exquisite Crochet UK.| Exquisite Crochet UK
The Mummy Mini Cushion is a crochet heart cushion that is the perfect handmade gift for your mum, granny, aunt or any other mother figure in your life. Add a personal touch with cross stitch worked over Tunisian simple stitches and picot edging. The post Mummy Mini Cushion appeared first on Exquisite Crochet UK.| Exquisite Crochet UK
Radio Ozodlik posted an appeal made by a farmer from Oltinsoy district (Surkhandarya region) who has accused the district hokim of deliberately cutting off his water supply in retaliation for refusing to surrender an additional 40 tons of grain beyond his contractual obligation. In his video appeal Bobur Pardaev, a farmer from the Oltinsoy district, […]| Uzbek Forum for Human Rights
Obviously, indoor car covers are designed to keep your car clean. Think about it. There are so many sources of dust! And a long list of surprise mishaps happen all...| Ultimate Guide to Detailing
Early this week, I got together with Drs. Tom Barber (University of Arkansas) and Jason Bond (Mississippi State University) for a discussion on Italian ryegrass management. You can access the podcast episode at Weeds AR Wild Podcast S3 Ep19. Multiple-herbicide resistant Italian ryegrass infesting a field in the southern piedmont of North Carolina. ...| cotton.ces.ncsu.edu
EPA just issued an existing stocks order for Engenia, Tavium, and XtendiMax, previously labeled for use in dicamba-tolerant cotton and soybean. This order authorizes limited s … Continue Reading| Small Grains News - NC State Extension
A Federal district court in Arizona issued an order on February 6 to vacate labels for Engenia, Tavium, and XtendiMax. Many will panic in response to this news and scramble to … Continue Reading| Small Grains News - NC State Extension
The rapid rise of migrant labor in Texas in the 1940s brought large numbers of laborers to Waco. To accommodate this new situation, the city of Waco acquired funds to build the Waco Farm Labor Camp, a center where workers could stay and receive aid while following the crops. Although the camp was only in operation for about twenty years, it had a long-lasting impact on the Waco community. The Bracero Program, a program through which American farmers in need of laborers could hire Mexican...| Waco History
Keith Edmisten & Guy CollinsExtension Cotton SpecialistsThe lowest soil temperature recorded last night at Rocky Mount was 71 F. and ranged from 64 to the lower to mid-70s … Continue Reading| Cotton News - NC State Extension
Keith Edmisten & Guy CollinsExtension Cotton SpecialistsThe lowest soil temperature recorded last night at Rocky Mount was 64.5F, while the highest soil temperature was 81 … Continue Reading| Cotton News - NC State Extension
Pests can impact cotton at all stages of growth, requiring careful management based on the fields disease history and pest pressure. During the seedling stage, nematodes and i … Continue Reading| Cotton News - NC State Extension
Glyphosate has long been a cornerstone herbicide for weed control across a range of cropping systems. However, its widespread use has also brought increased legal scrutiny. Under pressure from ongoing lawsuits, Bayer has announced it may halt glyphosate production unless it receives legal protection. Given this possibility, Derek Washburn, Farm Management Extension Associate, and I ...| cotton.ces.ncsu.edu
Use this beautiful Tunisian crochet mosaic pattern to create a block for a blanket, or use the pattern as an overall pattern for any project you can imagine.| Yarnandy
We’ve paired one of our most popular dress patterns with our popular Caged Seersucker 100% cotton Japanese seersucker and it’s a match made in HEAVEN! Here Virginia models our Eva Dress in Caged Grey (above) and Caged Black (below). We’ve... The post Our Tessuti Eva Dress in Japanese Seersucker appeared first on Sew Tessuti Blog.| Sew Tessuti Blog
Here's another pretty bandana pattern with a cute lace motif for the summer months. You can also use it as a neck kerchief by skipping the ties, or you can| Yarnandy
The Dear Heart Placemat, crochet heart placemat, is the perfect addition to your Valentine's Day dinning for two.| Exquisite Crochet UK
Cotton growers grapple with regrowth challenges post-defoliation, leading to diminished fiber quality and economic returns. Chemical treatments, while...| Land-Grant Press | Clemson University, South Carolina
Our Thrifty Gifty Guide has budget gift ideas for denim heads, leather fanatics, home cooks, and even Peanuts fans.| Heddels
Hello again, friends! It has been a very long time since my last post, so I wanted to stop by for a quick update. The previous technical problems I was having with the blog have been solved. Although it is working properly, I absolutely despise the new setup and I'll be making more changes. I have no control over the size of the "FEATURED POST" widget that slaps you in the| Crochet is the Way
I named this crochet sweater Take It Easy because of multiple aspects of this pullover. From the yarn, construction, and even wearing it all lended to the naming of the Take It Easy sweater. A pattern that all makes it easy for you to relax and enjoy all aspects of it. For the yarn, I … Continue reading "Crochet Take It Easy Sweater"| City Farmhouse Studio
Make a pretty summer bandana in cotton yarn, using this detailed pattern that features strawberry motifs. The strawberry bandana has a triangle shape, with strings and an optional bead at the tip.| Yarnandy
Did you know you can make Tunisian crochet earrings from thread and regular hooks? In this tutorial, I show you how to put together a pair of cute earrings with half sun motifs, citrus slices, leaves or hearts.| Yarnandy
This beginner crochet bandana pattern is perfect for a quick summer make in your favorite speckled or tonal cotton yarn. Simple and quick, it includes a non-curling border on all sides, so you don't have to worry about curling.| Yarnandy
We'll explore 12 stitch patterns in this washcloth crochet-along - a combination of simple, plain ones and fun, textured ones - but with 6 sizes each and patterns for sport weight and worsted weight yarn, you can have any number of washcloths to use, sell and gift!| EyeLoveKnots
Whether you're struggling to sleep or simply want to make your bed feel even more comfortable, there are so many things you can do to improve your comfort levels - most of which are much cheaper than replacing a mattress...| My Thrifty Life by Cassie Fairy
Today at the Nearly New Shop in Greenville, SC, I found a great bleeding India Madras, patchwork plaid, short-sleeve button … More| Thrift Store Preppy
In January 2024, in the most recent and serious case, an independent rights monitor working on the Indorama Agro project was threatened by government security officials. The monitor was told that their work was “dangerous” and that they would face criminal charges if they did not immediately stop speaking to Indorama workers.| Uzbek Forum for Human Rights
Use this free bandana pattern to make a cute summer accessory with geometric diamond motifs. Follow the detailed instructions or the charts and have fun exploring Tunisian crochet lace.| Yarnandy
Free Crochet Bucket Hat Pattern, perfect for using up scrap yarn. Features simple stitches includes multiple sizes, from baby to adult.| Pretty Darn Adorable
If you want to make yourself or a loved one a Tunisian crochet summer top, use this pattern to make the most comfortable tank top in cotton yarn.| Yarnandy
Made from cotton yarn and the Primrose stitch this free crochet tote bag pattern and video is perfect for days at the beach, market and about town.| Pretty Darn Adorable
Free crochet summer headband pattern with video tutorial fun for all skill levels. Fitting baby to adult this is the perfect summer accessory.| Pretty Darn Adorable
The bitter cold has passed and the trees and flowers are in full bloom. You have packed away your bulky winter clothes, coats, scarves, gloves and hats for the season. It’s warm and sunny out and the last thing you are thinking about is crocheting a hot sweaty beanie, right? I mean, who on earth would […]| Crochet for Cancer, Inc.
Have you ever wondered how to crochet a leash for your dog? The first pattern in the 2024 Dog Series is a free crochet dog leash pattern!| Heart Hook Home
Many “global historians” argue that the British cotton industry was the product of (unintentional) infant industry protection from Indian competition in the 18th century. The various Ca…| pseudoerasmus
Some caveats and reservations about the Napoleonic blockade paper on the infant industry argument that’s making waves. My caveat: protection persisted for decades after the blockade and may h…| pseudoerasmus
British Tariff Protection after 1774: Competition, Innovation, & Misallocation, plus a note on Weaving This is an addendum to a post about the Calico Acts, which had prohibited within Britain t…| pseudoerasmus
Historian Sven Beckert’s widely acclaimed book, Empire of Cotton: A New History of Global Capitalism, is a good agrarian, business, and labour history of a single commodity. But as economic h…| pseudoerasmus
Edward Baptist, the author of The Half Has Never Been Told, has been claiming since the publication of his book that a putative post-Emancipation drop in overall agricultural productivity in the Am…| pseudoerasmus
The underlying claim in Edward Baptist’s “oral economic history” of slavery, The Half Has Never Been Told: Slavery and the Making of American Capitalism, is that slave owners, thr…| pseudoerasmus
Summary : New cultivars of cotton led to an unprecedented rise in the productivity of US southern cotton in the 60 years before the American Civil War. The Economist magazine may have said some stu…| pseudoerasmus
I’m coaster crazy right now. There are many big projects coming up and mass amounts of coasters is the easiest one to tackle when it’s too cold out to do much else. I’ve …| kristinskrazyknits
In this post you will find a roundup of some beautiful crochet summer cardigan patterns. All are free and easy enough for a beginner!| Croyden Crochet
Use this free advanced Tunisian crochet lace bandana pattern to make a pretty summer accessory for yourself or a loved one. Follow the detailed instructions or the charts and have fun exploring Tunisian crochet lace.| Yarnandy