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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Extra-long staple (ELS) cotton Extra-long staple (ELS) cotton The term 'Extra-long staple (ELS) cotton ' as it applies to the area of agriculture can be defined as ' Also called American Pima, this cotton has a staple length of 1-3/8' or more, is characterized by fineness and high fiber strength, and is used in high-value products such as sewing thread and expensive apparel. It is grown chiefly in west Texas, New Mexico and Arizona. ELS cotton and upland cotton are both eligible for nonrecourse loans. However, ELS cotton is not eligible for marketing loan repayment provisions or loan deficiency payments'. Previous 5 Terms: Extinct volcano Extirpated species Extraction loss Extractive industries Extrados Next 5 Terms: Extra-Long Staple Cotton Act of 1983 extraneous Extraordinary income deductions (electric utility) Extrapolation Extraterrestrial Radiation About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.