1.   But cotton farmers worry that this would encourage wheat farmers to switch to profitable cotton production, creating a glut of cotton that could drive down prices.

2.   But the mechanization of cotton production, while it has spared subsequent generations from backbreaking labor for low wages, has produced new hardships.

3.   Cotton growers that he represents fear a revamping of farm law will lead to surges in cotton production.

4.   Its tens of thousands of acres of fields, pastures and orchards feed millions of people in the region, and its cotton production is crucial to the economy.

5.   Land around the world would have to be taken out of cotton production and the South Plains farmers are hesitant to do it voluntarily.

6.   Soaring U.S. cotton production comes in response to demand fed by world economic growth, as well as poor crops in China, Pakistan and India.

7.   That followed a recovery in its cotton production and a crackdown on illegal imports.

8.   The hurricane took a path through a lightly populated area of South Texas known for cattle and cotton production.

9.   The report also said that cotton production will be enhanced through a shorter growing period between sowing and harvest.

10.   But the China Daily report said prospects for increasing cotton production were not promising.