The 2003 National Cotton Council of America, Beltwide Cotton Conferences with the

theme "In Harmony-Research Resources Results" were held at the Gaylord Opryland

Hotel, Nashville TN from January 6' to January 11. The conference consisted of

four days of individual reports, panel discussions, hands-on workshops and seminars

on the latest developments in research, ginning, milling and marketing.

My attending the conference and visit to Texas has provided an opportunity to update

on recent Us research and experience and has enabled me to meet a number of Us

cotton researchers. This win16ad to continued networking and future collaboration

and enhance the effectiveness of my research activities.