NCC Applauds the Trump Administration for Emergency Assistance
The NCC extends its gratitude to President Trump and Secretary Brooke Rollins for their swift action in providing up to $10 billion in direct economic assistance to agricultural producers through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program.
Learn more2025 World Cotton Outlook: Economic Pressures Remain as Weak Demand Persists
National Cotton Council economists point to a few key factors that will shape the U.S. cotton industry’s 2025 economic outlook.
Learn moreNCC Survey Suggests U.S. Producers to Plant 9.6 Million Acres of Cotton in 2025
U.S. cotton producers intend to plant 9.6 million cotton acres this spring, down 14.5 percent from 2024, according to the National Cotton Council’s 44th Annual Early Season Planting Intentions Survey.
Learn morePatrick Johnson to Lead National Cotton Council in 2025
Patrick Johnson, a Tunica, Miss., producer, who previously served as NCC vice chairman, was elected NCC chairman for 2025 during the organization’s annual meeting in Dallas, Texas.
Learn moreLarry McClendon Recipient of Harry S. Baker Distinguished Service Award
Larry McClendon, a former chairman and vice chairman for the NCC received the 2024 Harry S. Baker Distinguished Service Award.
Learn moreThomas Smith Honored With Oscar Johnston Lifetime Achievement Award
Thomas Smith, a former president and chairman of the board, of the NCC, received the Oscar Johnston Lifetime Achievement Award for 2024.
Learn moreNCC Congratulates Brooke Rollins as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture
The NCC congratulates Brooke Rollins on her confirmation as the new U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.
Learn moreNCC Applauds House Passage of Continuing Resolution
The NCC applauds the House of Representatives for passing a Continuing Resolution providing much needed assistance to farmers.
Learn moreNCC Strongly Urges Passage of Continuing Resolution
The NCC endorses the Continuing Resolution that includes critical disaster assistance and emergency economic assistance for cotton and other crops.
Learn moreFinal 2022 USDA Crop Estimates
In its final estimate of the 2022-23 U.S. cotton crop, USDA placed total production at 14.47 million bales, down from the January estimate of 14.68 million bales.
Learn moreNCC Congratulates Senator Amy Klobuchar as Senate Ag Ranking Member
The NCC congratulates Senator Amy Klobuchar on her appointment as the new Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee.
Learn moreNCC Applauds Inclusion of Producer Economic Assistance
The NCC applauds Congressional leadership for including emergency economic assistance for cotton producers.
Learn moreNCC Congratulates Rep. Angie Craig as House Ag Ranking Member
The NCC released a statement congratulating Rep. Angie Craig on her appointment as the Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee.
Learn moreNCC Strongly Opposes Spending Package Without Producer Assistance
The NCC strongly opposes any supplemental spending package that lacks meaningful short-term assistance for farmers.
Learn moreMCEP Allows Grain Leaders to Tour Texas Agriculture
Farmers and association executives from diverse regions across the nation will get a unique opportunity to observe cotton and other agricultural operations in West Texas on October 20-25, as part of the NCC's Multi-Commodity Education Program.
Learn moreOver 300 Groups Call on Congress to Pass Robust Farm Bill
Citing worsening economic conditions impacting the nation’s farmers, the NCC led an effort that resulted in over 300 national and state groups sending a letter to congressional leaders today calling on them to pass the farm bill before year’s end.
Learn moreNCC, USDA Announce 4-Bale Module Averaging Pilot
The National Cotton Council and the United States Department of Agriculture, are pleased to jointly announce the launch of the 4-Bale Module Averaging Pilot Program.
Learn moreSouthwest, Far West Cotton Producers to See Georgia Operations
Fourteen cotton producers from the Southwest and Far West cotton production regions will observe cotton operations in Georgia on August 4-9 as part of the National Cotton Council’s 2024 Producer Information Exchange program.
Learn moreMid-South, Southeast Cotton Producers to See San Joaquin Valley Agriculture
Twenty cotton producers from the Mid-South and Southeast will observe cotton and other agriculture-related operations in California’s San Joaquin Valley the week of July 28 as part of the NCC's 2024 Producer Information Exchange Program.
Learn MoreNCC Announces Don Parker Memorial Scholarship
The National Cotton Council, in collaboration with The Cotton Foundation and Mississippi State University, is honored to announce the establishment of the Don Parker Memorial Cotton Foundation Endowed Scholarship.
Learn MoreNCC Statement on Senate Farm Bill Framework
The National Cotton Council commends Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee Ranking Member John Boozman for releasing a Farm Bill framework that significantly boosts the safety net for production agriculture.
Learn more2024 P.I.E. Program Tour Dates Set
The NCC has scheduled tour dates and locations for the 2024 Producer Information Exchange (P.I.E.) Program.
Learn moreNCC Applauds House Farm Bill Legislation
The NCC strongly supports the House Committee on Agriculture’s mark up of the Farm Bill.
Learn moreNCC Statement on Farm Bill House Legislation
The NCC applauds House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “G.T.” Thompson for producing a Farm Bill that significantly increases the support levels for cotton producers, who have been weighed down by the recent rise in on-farm production costs.
Learn more2024-2025 Emerging Leaders Program Class Announced
Twelve U.S. cotton industry members have been chosen to participate in the NCC's Emerging Leaders Program for 2024-25.
Learn moreFinal 2023 USDA Crop Estimates
In its final estimate of the 2023-24 U.S. cotton crop, USDA placed total production at 12.07 million bales, down from the January estimate of 12.43 million bales.
Learn moreJoe Nicosia to Lead National Cotton Council in 2024
Joe Nicosia, a Cordova, Tenn., merchant, was elected National Cotton Council chairman for 2024 during the organization’s annual meeting in Orlando, Florida.
Learn more2024 World Cotton Outlook: Demand Improvement Expected but Economic Pressures Remain
National Cotton Council economists point to a few key factors that will shape the U.S. cotton industry’s 2024 economic outlook.
Learn moreNCC Survey Suggests U.S. Producers to Plant 9.8 Million Acres of Cotton in 2024
U.S. cotton producers intend to plant 9.8 million cotton acres this spring, down 3.7 percent from 2023, according to the National Cotton Council’s 43rd Annual Early Season Planting Intentions Survey.
Learn moreNational Cotton Council Names 2024 Directors
The National Cotton Council directors for 2024 were announced at the NCC’s recent 2024 annual meeting in Orlando, Florida.
Learn moreEddie Smith Recipient of Harry S. Baker Distinguished Service Award
Eddie Smith, a former chairman and vice chairman for the National Cotton Council received the 2023 Harry S. Baker Distinguished Service Award.
Learn moreSteve Verett Honored With Oscar Johnston Lifetime Achievement Award
Steve Verett, a former director of the National Cotton Council and current special advisor, received the Oscar Johnston Lifetime Achievement Award for 2023.
Learn moreWes Morgan Is National Ginner Award Recipient; Distinguished Service Award Goes to Dr. Derek Whitelock
Wes Morgan, a veteran North Carolina ginner who has provided outstanding service and leadership to the U.S. cotton industry, is the 2023 Horace Hayden National Cotton Ginner of the Year.
Learn moreCotton Council International Elects 2024 Officers
Lee Cromley, a Brooklet, Ga., producer, will serve as Cotton Council International’s (CCI) president for 2024.
Learn moreRichard Lindsey to Lead National Cotton Ginners Association
The Memphis-based National Cotton Ginners Association named its leaders for 2024 during its recent annual meeting in Orlando, Florida.
Learn moreNCC Applauds Existing-Stocks Order
The NCC appreciates the timely action by EPA to issue an existing-stocks order to give producers better clarity for the planting season already underway.
Learn moreNCC Expresses Disappointment with Dicamba Ruling
The NCC is extremely disappointed in a ruling by the Arizona Federal court that vacates the label for over-the-top use of dicamba products for the 2024 crop.
Learn moreNational Cotton Council Delegates to Set Industry Policy
Delegates at the NCC upcoming annual meeting will review and approve resolutions to help U.S. cotton’s central organization guide the U.S. cotton industry in the coming year.
Learn moreUSDA January Production Report
In its January crop report, USDA estimated a 2023-24 U.S. crop of 12.43 million bales.
Learn moreDr. David Fang Receives 2023 Cotton Genetics Research Award
Dr. David Fang, geneticist for USDA-ARS, is the 2023 Genetics Research Award recipient.
Learn moreUSDA December Production Report
In its December crop report, USDA estimated a 2023-24 U.S. crop of 12.78 million bales.
Learn moreNCC Statement on Farm Bill Extension
The NCC issued a statement in response to the 2018 Farm Bill extension by the House and Senate.
Learn moreUSDA Projecting 13.09 Million Bale U.S. Crop
In its November crop report, USDA estimated a 2023-24 U.S. cotton crop of 13.09 million bales.
Learn moreCotton Council International Applauds USDA Funding for a New Export Promotion Program
Cotton Council International, the export promotions arm of the National Cotton Council, announced USDA funding RAPP, a program designed to help non-profit U.S. trade associations market U.S.-grown agricultural products abroad.
Learn moreUSDA October Production Report
In its October crop report, USDA estimated a 2023-24 U.S. crop of 12.82 million bales.
Learn moreNCC Responds to WOTUS Rule
NCC responds to the announcement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) of a final Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule.
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