 | 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| Cotton Achievement Award Honors Lon Mann 02/13/2008
The late Arkansas cotton ginner Lon Mann, is the recipient of the 2007 Oscar Johnston Lifetime Achievement Award.
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| Cotton Service Award Honors Kenneth Hood 02/13/2008
Mississippi cotton producer/ginner Kenneth Hood is the recipient of the '07 Harry S. Baker Distinguished Service Award.
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| NCC Concerned With Peterson-Goodlatte Farm Bill Conference Proposal 02/13/2008
The NCC has serious reservations regarding the Peterson-(Bob) Goodlatte (R-VA) farm bill package announced by House Agricultural Committee Chairman Collin Peterson (D-MN).
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| NCC Praises USTR’s Filing of Appeal in U.S.-Brazil Cotton Case 02/13/2008
NCC Chairman Larry McClendon praised the US Trade Representative’s Office for filing a notice of appeal in the WTO Brazil – US cotton case.
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| Chuck Coley Elected Chairman of American Cotton Producers 02/12/2008
C.B. “Chuck” Coley, a producer from Vienna, GA, was elected chairman of the American Cotton Producers of the NCC for 2008 during the NCC’s annual meeting here on Feb. 7-11.
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| National Cotton Council 2008 State Unit Officers Named 02/12/2008
NCC state unit officers for 2008 were elected at the industrywide organization’s annual meeting here on Feb. 7-11.
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| McClendon to Lead the National Cotton Council in ’08 02/11/2008
Larry McClendon, a Marianna, AR, cotton ginner, was elected chairman of the NCC for 2008.
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| National Cotton Council Names 2008 Directors 02/11/2008
NCC directors for 2008 were announced at the industrywide organization’s annual meeting on February 7-11.
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| NCC Sees Lower U.S. Cotton Production, Tightening Stocks 02/09/2008
NCC Vice President Dr. Gary Adams said U.S. cotton growers are projected to produce 15.4 million bales in '08 – the smallest since the '98 crop of 13.9 million bales (see more Annual Meeting news).
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| West Texas Ginner to Lead NCGA in 2008 02/09/2008
The Memphis-based National Cotton Ginners Association elected its officers for 2008 at its annual meeting in Memphis on Feb. 9.
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| NCC Survey Suggests U.S. Producers to Plant 9.5 Million Acres of Upland/ELS Cotton in 2008 02/08/2008
U.S. cotton producers intend to plant 9.5 million acres of cotton this spring, down almost 12% from '07, according to the NCC’s 25th Annual Early Season Planting Intentions Survey.
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| Weil, II Elected 2008 Cotton Council International President 02/08/2008
Robert S. Weil, II, a Montgomery, AL, cotton merchant, will serve as 2008 president of Cotton Council International.
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| Industry Delegates' 2008 Resolutions Will Help NCC Meet Challenges in Farm Policy, Trade Arenas 02/01/2008
Sen. Blanche Lincoln (D-AR) and newly confirmed Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer will address the NCC's 70th Annual Meeting, set for Feb. 7-11, at The Peabody Hotel in Memphis.
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| Paterson is 2007 Cotton Genetics Research Award Recipient 01/11/2008
Dr. Andrew H. Paterson, a research professor in the University of Georgia’s Crop and Soil Sciences and its Genetics departments, is the recipient of the 2007 Cotton Genetics Research Award.
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| 2008 High Cotton Winners Enjoying Benefits of Farming ‘Ugly’ 01/07/2008
NASHVILLE – For years, farmers who planted no-till were said to be “farming ugly.” But nothing about no-till or reduced tillage farming is ugly with this year’s High Cotton awards winners. Each has adopted minimum tillage practices and believes those are helping them take better care of their soil and water. |
