2022
Information Request Extension Sought For Biotech Initiative12/30/2022
The NCC joined 11 other stakeholders on a letter requesting an extension to the Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service's request for information (RFI) titled, “Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Initiative.” Learn more
More Review Time Requested for Inorganic Arsenic Risk Assessment
12/30/2022
The NCC joined eight other agricultural stakeholders on a letter to USDA Secretary Vilsack asking EPA to extend the short interagency review period on the agency's risk assessment of inorganic arsenic. Learn more
Court Rules on Sulfoxaflor
12/30/2022
On December 21 the Ninth Circuit issued an opinion in the sulfoxaflor case determining that EPA unlawfully issued the sulfoxaflor registration. Learn more
Inflation Reduction Act Comments Submitted
12/29/2022
The NCC recently filed comments on the NRCS implementation of funding for the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Learn more
PPC Seeks ESA Comment Period Extension
12/16/2022
The Pesticide Policy Coalition (PPC), which the NCC chairs, requested a 60-day extension to the comment period for EPA's ESA Workplan. Learn more
ESA Workplan Comment Period Extension Sought
12/16/2022
The NCC was joined by 16 state and regional cotton industry organizations and affiliates on a letter to EPA that asks for a 60-day extension to the comment period for the latest update to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Workplan. Learn more
Drought Assistance Requested
12/16/2022
Texas Congressional delegation members sent a letter to House/Senate appropriations committees' leadership urging the inclusion of the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) funding extension for the 2022 crop year for farmers/ranchers and requesting adequate assistance be allocated to support the duress in cotton infrastructure. Learn more
Rail Service Agreement Adoption Urged
12/02/2022
The NCC and numerous cotton organizations joined with more than 100 other members of the Agriculture Transportation Working Group on a letter to House and Senate leadership, urging legislators to immediately adopt the tentative agreement between rail unions and management to avert a national rail shutdown. Learn more
2022 Mid-Term Election Results
12/01/2022
This NCC-prepared document includes results from the November 2022 mid-term election and freshmen Congressional Members profiles. Learn more
NCC Joins Letter on FIFRA Federal Preemption
11/17/2022
The NCC joined 331 other signatories on a letter to the House and Senate leadership regarding the recent trend of some states regulating pesticides in contradiction to the regulations, labels and guidance issued by EPA. Learn more
Rail Strike Aversion Urged
11/03/2022
The NCC, other cotton organizations and agricultural groups sent a letter to House and Senate leaders urging swift action to avert a rail strike or lockout that would lead to shutdowns or slowdowns of rail-dependent facilities. Learn more
Rail Service Concerned Conveyed
10/28/2022
The NCC, along with other industry organizations, cosigned a letter to President Biden urging him to continue to work with the railroad unions and railroads to ensure that the tentative agreement that he helped broker is ratified by the parties.<br /> Learn more
Microfiber Pollution Comments Submitted
10/20/2022
The NCC filed comments with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on a report condemning microfiber pollution of synthetics and plastics in the environment. Learn more
NCC Files Dicamba Comments
10/20/2022
In comments filed with EPA on the dicamba risk assessment, the NCC emphasized the importance of the product in use against glyphosate-resistant Palmer amaranth. Learn more
Stronger Federal Agriculture Research Investment Supported
10/17/2022
The NCC was among 88 groups which signed onto a letter to the leaders of the House/Senate appropriations committees' agriculture subcommittees urging increased investment on federal agricultural and food research as part of the FY23 appropriations that Congress will be considering. Learn more
NCC Files Comments on Atrazine
10/14/2022
The NCC joined other members of the Agricultural Nutrient Policy Council on comments to EPA on atrazine. Learn more
Mexico Economic Dialogue Urged
09/30/2022
The NCC joined other agricultural organizations on a letter to President Biden regarding the ongoing High-Level Economic Dialogue between the United States and Mexico. Learn more
OP Petition Comments Submitted
09/29/2022
The NCC joined with 14 organizations in responding to an EPA petition at that seeks revocation of tolerances and cancelling of uses for 15 organophosphate pesticides. Learn more
NCC Responds to OP Revocation Petition
09/29/2022
The NCC filed comments to EPA on a petition from activist groups to revoke tolerances and cancel registrations for some organophosphates (OPs). Learn more
NCC Files Sulfoxaflor Comments
09/22/2022
The NCC filed comments with EPA regarding the Biological Evaluation for sulfoxaflor.<br /> Learn more
NCC Joins Stakeholder Letter on Seed Treatments
09/22/2022
The NCC and 30 other stakeholders sent a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan urging the agency to reject the petition from activist groups to impose duplicative layers of regulation on treated seeds by regulating the seeds in addition to the already-regulated pesticide that is applied to the seed. Learn more
COVID Regulatory Relief Extension Sought
09/22/2022
The NCC filed comments with the Department of Transportation (DOT) supporting the continued COVID-19 Emergency Declaration, Regulatory Relief for Commercial Motor Vehicle Operations. Learn more
Rail Labor Dispute Intervention Urged
09/09/2022
Leadership of the House and Senate committees that have oversight over railroads received a letter from more than 30 agricultural and commodity associations, including the NCC, American Cotton Producers, Cottonseed and Feed Association, National Cotton Ginners Association, and National Cottonseed Products Association informing them of an impending rail lockout or strike. Learn more
NCC Conveys Concerns With Experimental Populations Proposal
08/11/2022
The NCC filed comments with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service on their proposal to move experimental populations of endangered species into habitats where the species were never found before. Learn more
NCC Conveys Ag Workforce Reform Legislation Support
08/04/2022
The NCC was among more than 440 members of the Agriculture Workforce Coalition that co-signed a letter to Senate Majority Leader Schumer and Minority Leader McConnell urging the Senate to pass an agriculture workforce reform bill in this Congress. Learn more
Draft Freight Rail Bill Supported
07/28/2022
The NCC joined other Agricultural Transportation Working Group members on a letter to leadership of the House Transportation Committee and the House Railroads, Pipelines, & Hazardous Materials Subcommittee in support of the draft Freight Rail Shipping Fair Market Act. Learn more
Support Conveyed For Beagle Brigade Act of 2022
07/21/2022
The NCC was part of a coalition of 50 plus organizations who signed onto a letter to House and Senate leadership urging swift passage of S. 3678/H.R. 8432 that authorizes creation of the National Detector Dog Training Center which helps protect America’s natural resources and agriculture producers from foreign animal and plant diseases and pests. Learn more
Net Investment Tax Increase Opposition Conveyed
07/15/2022
The NCC, along with the American Cotton Producers and National Cotton Ginners Association, joined numerous other business organizations on a letter to both House and Senate Leaders regarding proposed tax increases. Learn more
Letter Urges West Coast Port Labor Negotiations To Continue
07/07/2022
The NCC, along with 157 local, state and national trade organizations, signed a letter to President Biden urging Administration involvement in the ongoing West Coast port labor negotiations. Learn more
Alexis Taylor Nomination Supported
06/24/2022
The NCC joined 94 other groups in signing a letter urging the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry Committee to quickly advance the nomination of Oregon Department of Agriculture Director Alexis Taylor to serve as the USDA’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs. Learn more
ACP Chair Testifies at Farm Bill Hearing
06/17/2022
See full testimony of Arkansas Producer Nathan Reed, chairman of the American Cotton Producers, before a June 17 Senate Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry Committee hearing, “2023 Farm Bill: Perspectives From The Natural State.” Learn more
SEC Climate Comments Submitted
06/17/2022
The NCC, along with nine other agricultural stakeholders, submitted comments to the Securities and Exchange Commission on their proposed rule for the enhancement and standardization of climate-related disclosures for investors. Learn more
Rep. Comer's Letter Conveys Glyphosate Brief Concerns
06/10/2022
Reacting to the Solicitor General's brief to the Supreme Court that state laws should usurp federal laws, specifically on the glyphosate case, House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-KY) sent a letter to the U.S. Solicitor General expressing his concerns over this breach of the government's longstanding position. Learn more
Representatives Seek Glyphosate Amicus Brief Withdrawal
06/10/2022
Reps. James Baird (R-IN) and Sanford Bishop (D-GA) sent a letter signed by 56 Representatives to President Biden urging the Administration to withdraw the amicus brief immediately. Learn more
Senators' Letter Conveys Rail Disruption Concerns
06/02/2022
A group of 21 Senators, led by Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-ND), wrote a letter to the Chairman of the Surface Transportation Board expressing their concern over the significant rail disruptions occurring throughout the U.S. freight rail network. Learn more
Report Includes Shipping Recommendations Issued
06/02/2022
Federal Maritime Commissioner Rebecca Dye released her Final Report for Fact Finding 29, “The Effects of COVID-19 on the U.S. International Ocean Transportation Supply Chain.” Learn more
NCC Co-Signs Letter to POTUS
05/27/2022
The NCC joined other stakeholders on a letter to President Biden regarding his Solicitor General's recent brief to the Supreme Court on glyphosate. Learn more
Emergency Relief Program Summary
05/20/2022
The NCC prepared a summary of the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) after FSA's May 16 announcement that under the ERP it would make payments to producers who suffered eligible crop losses due to a qualifying natural disaster event for the 2020 and 2021 crop year. Learn more
Strong, Workable Emissions Rule Sought
05/13/2022
The NCC, American Cotton Producers and the National Cotton Ginners Association joined numerous other associations and industry groups on a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan expressing interest in working with EPA to develop a strong and “workable” national rule that will “further reduce [nitrogen oxide (NOx)] emissions [from commercial vehicles], protect American jobs, and result in cleaner air and healthier communities for all.” Learn more
Agriculture Appropriations Request Conveyed
05/06/2022
The NCC submitted its FY23 agriculture appropriations request in letters to both the House and Senate appropriations committees. Learn more
Tax Proposals Opposed
04/29/2022
The NCC joined other agriculture organizations on a letter to the leadership of the House Ways and Means and Senate Finance committees regarding concerns with several provisions contained within the recently released Department of Treasury Greenbook, General Explanations of the Administration’s FY23 Revenue Proposals. Learn more
Extension Sought on Climate Change Reporting Proposal Comments
04/29/2022
The NCC joined 100 other organizations in asking the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for an extension of several months on a massive proposal to begin requiring agriculture and other businesses to publicly report their climate change risks. Learn more
Letter Seeks Congressional Leaders Action on Ligado Order
04/29/2022
The NCC joined numerous other organizations on a letter to Congressional leaders regarding the Ligado Order and its implications on private GPS usage. Learn more
Letter to Biden Requests Stay of Ligado Order
04/29/2022
The NCC joined numerous other organizations on a letter to President Biden regarding the Ligado Order and its implications on private GPS usage.<br /><br /> Learn more
Rail Issues Highlighted
04/29/2022
The NCC joined other members of the Agricultural Transportation Working Group on a letter strongly urging the Surface Transportation Board to immediately seek resolution of the current nationwide freight rail service challenges. Learn more
NCC Joins Onto Supreme Court Brief Regarding Wetlands
04/21/2022
The NCC joined 13 other national agricultural organizations in filing an amicus brief with the Supreme Court in support of the petitioners in the Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency (Sackett) case. Also filing a separate amicus brief in that case were 155 House Republicans and 46 Senators. Learn more
Farm Stress Network Funding Urged
04/21/2022
The NCC joined other agriculture, rural, and mental health professional organizations on a letter to the leadership of the House and Senate agriculture committees’ appropriations subcommittees urging full funding for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network for FY23. Learn more
Manufacturing Bills Supported
04/21/2022
The NCC joined the National Council of Textile Organizations and others on a letter to House and Senate leadership thanking them for their comprehensive approach to the Senate-passed U.S. Innovation and Competition Act and House-passed America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing Pre-Eminence in Technology and Economic Strength (America COMPETES) Act – saying this was a significant step forward toward providing American manufacturers and employers with the necessary resources to compete in the evolving global marketplace. Learn more
Boozman Conveys Crop Input Cost Concerns
04/14/2022
Sen. John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry Committee, recently wrote to USDA Secretary Thomas Vilsack about the continuing rise in food prices, global food supply concerns, and the tools producers need for responding to the growing food demands. Learn more
Congress Conveys Fertilizer Cost Concerns
04/07/2022
Nearly 100 Members of Congress, including 35 from the Cotton Belt, sent a letter to President Biden asking him to “review all available options to lower the cost of fertilizer.” Learn more
Letter Seeks Swift Port Contract Negotiations
03/24/2022
The NCC joined other members of the Agricultural Transportation Working Group on a letter to President Biden requesting the administration take an active role in ensuring the upcoming contract negotiations for West Coast ports don’t result in any labor disruptions. Learn more
Senators Convey Fertilizer Cost Concern
03/18/2022
A group of Senators led by Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-TN) and including 13 other Cotton Belt Senators, sent a letter to President Biden expressing fertilizer cost concerns. Learn more
Rail Strike, Cross-Border Vaccine Concerns Conveyed
03/10/2022
The NCC joined other Agriculture Transportation Working Group members on a letter to President Biden regarding the 1) possibility of a worker strike affecting the Canadian Pacific railway and 2) continued cross-border vaccine mandate for workers moving essential goods. Learn more
NCC Supports CFTC Commissioner Nominees
03/04/2022
The NCC, along with the American Cotton Shippers Association and AMCOT, joined numerous other agriculture organizations on a letter requesting that the Senate confirm Christy Goldsmith Romero, Kristin N. Johnson, Summer Kristine Mersinger, and Caroline D. Pham as soon as practical. Learn more
NCC Offers Testimony at Farm Bill Hearing
03/04/2022
The NCC was one of several national commodity organizations asked to testify before the House Agriculture Committee’ hearing, “A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Commodity Group Perspectives on Title 1.” Learn more
Border Crossing Rules Flexibility Urged
02/24/2022
The NCC, American Cotton Producers and National Cotton Ginners Association joined other agriculture organizations on a letter to the White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator regarding the new border vaccination requirements. Learn more
House Members Send Dicamba Letter to EPA, USDA
02/11/2022
Rep. Jim Baird (R-IN), ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Biotech, Research, & Horticulture, sent a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan regarding the issue of dicamba and EPA's recent actions affecting the pesticide. Learn more
PPC Files WOTUS Comments
02/11/2022
The Pesticide Policy Coalition, which the National Cotton Council chairs, submitted comments regarding unintended consequences the EPA/Corps' plan to revert to 1986 water regulations would have on the use of pesticides. Learn more
WAC Files WOTUS Comments
02/11/2022
The NCC, as a member of the Waters Advocacy Coalition, also joined in comments directly tackling the legal issues surrounding EPA's and the Corps' decisions and their interpretations of Supreme Court decisions in the water arena. Learn more
NCC Submits WOTUS Comments
02/11/2022
The NCC submitted comments to EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers on their plan to temporarily revert to the 1986 water regulations. Learn more
Members' Letter Conveys H-2A Vaccine Mandate Concerns
02/07/2022
A dozen House Members sent a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas citing labor and supply chain concerns regarding the Department’s final rule on temporary travel restrictions into the United States. Learn more
NCC Joins Groups on Crop Insurance Support Letter to Budget Committees
01/28/2022
As the budget and appropriations process begins for FY23, the NCC joined numerous other agricultural organizations on crop insurance support letters to the House and Senate appropriations and budget committees as well as to the executive branch. Learn more
Crop Insurance Support Letters Sent to Appropriations Panels Leaders
01/28/2022
The NCC joined other agricultural organizations on crop insurance support letters to the House and Senate appropriations committees. Learn more
NCC Joins Groups on Crop Insurance Support Letter to Administration
01/28/2022
The NCC joined other agricultural organizations on crop insurance support letters to the executive branch as well as to House and Senate appropriations and budget committees. Learn more
Overtime Regulations Stakeholder Input Sought
01/28/2022
The NCC joined more than 100 employer organizations on a letter to Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh urging the Department of Labor to hold stakeholder meetings prior to the development and issuance of its anticipated proposed rulemaking on the “white collar” exemptions to the overtime regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Learn more
Study Notes Yarn Forward Rules Importance
01/28/2022
The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) released an independent study examining the economic and societal impact of the U.S.-Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement. Learn more
NCC Comments on OSHA Heat Rule
01/27/2022
The NCC filed comments with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration on its advanced notice of proposed rulemaking for heat-related illness and death in businesses, including agriculture.<br /> Learn more
Enlist Duo Supplemental Label Published
01/14/2022
EPA published a supplemental label for Corteva's Enlist pesticides, including Enlist Duo, that comes prepackaged with mitigation measures for protecting waters of the U.S., pollinators and endangered species.<br /> Learn more
Enlist One Label Published
01/14/2022
EPA finally published a supplemental label for Corteva's Enlist pesticides, including the Enlist One labels that comes prepackaged with mitigation measures. Learn more
DRIVE Safe Program Comments Filed
01/13/2022
The NCC joined numerous other organizations on comments to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regarding a recent Federal Register notice. Learn more