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NCC Welcomes Conference Committee Agreement 05/08/2008
NCC Chairman Larry McClendon expressed appreciation to House and Senate Conference Committee leaders and members for their work on the '08 farm bill.

Keith Menchey Rejoins National Cotton Council 04/25/2008
Dr. Keith Menchey will rejoin the NCC on May 1 in the organization’s Washington, DC, office where he will serve as manager, Science and Environmental Issues.

2008 P.I.E. Program Tours Set 03/28/2008
The NCC scheduled dates/locations for the '08 Cotton Foundation Producer Information Exchange (P.I.E.) Program.

Southwest Cotton Growers Urged to Attend BMP Workshop 03/11/2008
Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and New Mexico cotton producers and consultants are urged to reserve a seat at either of two special workshops aimed at increasing their awareness of best management practices.

Mid-South Cotton Growers Urged to Attend Best Management Practices Workshop 03/04/2008
Mid-South cotton producers and consultants are urged to reserve a seat at either of two special workshops aimed at increasing their awareness of best management practices.

WTO Negotiations Could Undermine Farm Bill Efforts 02/29/2008
NCC Chairman Larry McClendon said the NCC will continue to work closely with Congress to ensure final passage and implementation of the farm bill and a successful conclusion to the WTO Doha negotiations.

Latest Cotton Newslines & AgDay TV's Cotton's Week

Cotton Newsline: May 9, 2008 05/09/08
The House and Senate Conferees have concluded work on the 2008 farm bill. Congress expects to vote on the bill next week.

Cotton Newsline: May 7, 2008 05/07/08
After cotton has been harvested it is usually formed into a module and covered with a tarp until it can be transported to the gin.

AgDay TV: May 6, 2008 05/06/08
Great Progress has been made with Boll Weevil Eradication in Arkansas. In this report, Tran Bui gives us an update on the status of the program.

Cotton Newsline: May 2, 2008 05/02/08
The farm bill is moving closer to completion but today is the deadline for another extension.

Cotton Newsline: April 30, 2008 04/30/08
Friday the principal negotiators of the farm bill reached a compromise on the funding for the bill.

AgDay TV: April 29, 2008 04/29/08
The University Extension Service has created a new interactive website connecting consumers to land grant university experts. In this report, Tran Bui gives us a look at what is available on the website.