The Cotton Industry In The United States

Edward H. Glade , Leslie Meyer and Harold Stults

No 262034, Agricultural Economic Reports from United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service

Abstract: The United States produces nearly 20 percent of the world's cotton and ranks second to China as the largest producing country. While over 80 countries produce cotton, the United States, China, India, Pakistan, and Uzbekistan (former Soviet republic) produce about 74 percent of the total world cotton supply.

Keywords: Agricultural and Food Policy; Crop Production/Industries; International Relations/Trade (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 155
Date: 1996-07-01
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.262034

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