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Cotton Industry Hopeful as Trump Talks Trade in Asia
Southeast Regional Ag News
The National Cotton Council welcomes signs of renewed trade progress with China and Vietnam as U.S. cotton exports remain sharply lower.
USDA Reopens Offices Nationwide, Easing Shutdown Strain
California Ag Today
The Associated Press says reopened USDA offices are helping farmers access $3 billion in aid and key services.
USDA Reopens 2,100 Offices to Aid Farmers During Shutdown
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Associated Press reports the USDA is restoring key Farm Service Agency operations to help producers access $3 billion in aid, drawing praise from the National Cotton Council.
Cotton’s Natural Edge: NCC Launches Plant Not Plastic Campaign
California Ag Today
A new initiative highlights cotton as a powerful, natural alternative to synthetics driving microplastic pollution.
Plant Not Plastic: Cotton at the Heart of the Microplastic Solution
Southeast Regional Ag News
NCC’s new campaign highlights cotton’s natural advantage while empowering consumers to cut plastic pollution and support America’s growers.
EPA Steps In to Keep Diesel Engines Running Smoothly
Southeast Regional Ag News
New EPA guidance on DEF systems aims to protect farmers, truckers, and equipment operators from costly shutdowns.
Bridging the Cotton Belt: Georgia Grower Gains Fresh Insights on PIE Tour
Southeast Regional Ag News
Carson Cross shares how connecting with cotton producers from across the country brought new ideas and lasting value.
Fresno Farmer Joins National Cotton Leadership Program
California Ag Today
Kirk Teixeira represents California in a national initiative shaping the future of U.S. cotton.
New Bill Could Boost Demand for California-Grown Cotton
California Ag Today
The Buying American Cotton Act, supported by the National Cotton Council, aims to drive demand for U.S.-grown cotton—benefiting California producers through new tax incentives.
Tax Credit Bill Pushes for Homegrown Cotton
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Buying American Cotton Act, backed by the National Cotton Council, aims to boost U.S. cotton demand through tax incentives. Support is growing in the Senate for this pro-agriculture legislation.
California Steps Up to the Cotton Leadership Plate
California Ag Today
Carlo Bocardo, a cooperative official from Bakersfield, will serve as the 2025 president of Cotton Council International, the export promotion arm of the National Cotton Council.
Cotton Economics are Tough
Line on Agriculture
The National Cotton Council is working to find ways to help cotton producers be more competitive and drive the industry upward.
Beltwide Cotton Conference Attracts 900 Attendees
Southeast Regional Ag News
Miss the conference or want to see the content again? The National Cotton Council has made part of the offering available online.
Cotton Council Give Priorities Under New Administration
California Ag Today
Beginning the list is the confirmation of Brooke Rollins as Secretary of Agriculture.
A New Season (for Cotton) in Washington, D.C.
Southeast Regional Ag News
It’s a season of change in Washington, D.C. Robbie Minnich, the National Cotton Council’s Vice President of Washington Operations, outlines their priorities under the new administration.
Without Proper Safety Net, Pressure Mounts for Cotton
Southeast Regional Ag News
Without proper action, Jody Campiche of the National Cotton Council speculates that cotton producers may soon struggle to secure operating loans.
USDA Launches 4-Bale Module Averaging Pilot Program for Cotton
Southeast Regional Ag News
In partnership with the National Cotton Council (NCC), USDA is piloting a program for the 2024-2025 cotton crop that will allow bales to be shipped in four-bale groupings that use averaged quality data
Cotton Council Praises Draft Farm Bill
Southeast Regional Ag News
Robbie Minnich, Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council, says they are expressing support and urging a bipartisan vote on the draft bill coming from the House Agriculture Committee.
Developing Soil Health Benchmarks in the Cotton Belt
Southeast Regional Ag News
Triple S, or spring soil sampling, is upon us. Dianna Bagnall, Research Soil Scientist with the Soil Health Institute shares details about what that consists of this spring as far as their work is concerned in the Cotton Belt.
Cotton and Last Year's Farm Bill
Southeast Regional Ag News
Dr. Gary Adams, President and CEO of the National Cotton Council, talks about the Farm Bill and other priorities for the group.