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What's in USDA's New Cotton Plan?
California Ag Today
Industry organizations are encouraging growers to take a look at a proposal designed to strengthen the future of U.S. cotton.
Shaping Cotton's Emerging Leaders
Southeast Regional Ag News
Now in its tenth year, the NCC’s Emerging Leaders Program provides participants with a better understanding of how the NCC carries out its mission of ensuring the U.S. cotton industry’s seven segments can compete effectively and profitably at home and abroad.
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.
Acreage & Exports: A U.S. Cotton Update
Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA shows a significant drop in cotton acreage. Cotton Council International elects new leadership.
Georgia $1 Per Bale Assessment Out for Votes
Southeast Regional Ag News
If you are a Georgia cotton farmer and not have yet voted, the time is nigh for the $1 per bale assessment that funds the Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC).
EPA Herbicide Strategy Would Have Been "Game Over"
Southeast Regional Ag News
“It would have been ‘game over’ for most of us.” Those are the words from University of Georgia (UGA) Extension Cotton Specialist Stanley Culpepper in addressing an EPA-proposed herbicide strategy.
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.
Warmer, Drier Cotton Belt Winter
Southeast Regional Ag News
What’s in store for Cotton Belt weather? Brad Rippey, meteorologist with the United States Department of Agriculture, is the “man in the know” as far as how the weather could go. We get his forecast.
Cotton: The Fabric of Victoria’s Secret
Southeast Regional Ag News
Victoria’s Secret & Co. has just been recognized with a Silver Anthem Award for Sustainability, Environment & Climate—and it’s all thanks to their collaboration with four family cotton farms in Alabama.
Woes Stack for Cotton
California Ag Today
Jody Campiche, National Cotton Council, says the farm bill safety net and current market prices have been well below production costs for the last two years and expressed concern that we may soon be getting into a position where, without proper action, producers could struggle to secure operating loans.
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.
Talkin' Cotton and Competition
Southeast Regional Ag News
“It’s pretty simple in the United States right now in the cotton industry. If you don’t compete, you will get beat," say National Cotton Council of America Chairman Joe Nicosia.
A Lower Picture for Cotton Production
Southeast Regional Ag News
Both domestically and globally, recent numbers from USDA NASS are showing smaller numbers for cotton production.
Adding Efficiencies in Cotton Transport
California Ag Today
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.
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.
A Peak Behind the Cotton Weather Curtain
Southeast Regional Ag News
Brad Rippey, USDA Agricultural Meteorologist, tells that less than 5% of the cotton production area is in drought as we head into the 2024 growing season.
Good Seed, Good Moisture, and Flexibility
Southeast Regional Ag News
Camp Hand, University of Georgia Extension Cotton Agronomist shares tips for success this growing season.