2009 Beltwide Cotton Conferences

Sponsored Events

On the Schedule

Newsroom

Daily –Marriott Rivercenter, Conference Rooms 13 & 14
The newsroom for writers and broadcasters covering the conferences is sponsored by a Monsanto / Delta and Pine Land grant to The Cotton Foundation. Working media are encouraged to make use of this facility and the services offered there to get copy or audio in quickly and easily.

Media Welcome Reception

Tuesday, Jan. 6
Get a head start on covering Beltwide this year. Leadership from the National Cotton Council, Delta and Pine Land and Monsanto welcome the media to the industry’s leading conference and provide an overview of the week ahead. One-on-one interviews will be available during this time.

Cotton Achievement Award/Beltwide Luncheon
(By invitation only)

Tuesday, Jan. 6, Noon: Marriott Riverwalk, Salons C & D
The company co-sponsors this luncheon honoring a cotton producer for outstanding achievement.

Deltapine: Future of Cotton Reception

Tuesday, Jan. 6, 6:00 p.m.: Grand Hyatt, Lone Star Ballroom
Help Monsanto and Delta & Pine Land celebrate taking cotton to the next level. Enjoy live music, food and drinks.

Cotton Foundation High Cotton Award Breakfast

Wednesday, Jan. 7, 6:30 - 8:00 am: Marriott Rivercenter, Salon K
The company co-sponsors this breakfast honoring a cotton producer for outstanding achievement.

Cotton Foundation Exhibits

The latest cotton technology awaits attendees at these exhibits – a place where Cotton Foundation members are eager to update conferees on the unique products and services they supply to help improve cotton industry members’ profitability. A variety of Delta and Pine Land and Monsanto personnel will be on hand to talk with customers along with showcasing the future of cotton in an innovative way.
Exhibit Hours:
Tuesday, January 6: Noon – 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, January 7: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.