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NCC Applauds USDA's "One Farmer, One File" Modernization Effort 02/27/2026: NCC appreciates the USDA's "One Farmer, One File" modernization initiative, announced by Secretary Rollins at the Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Texas. Learn more NCC and Coalition Urge Congress to Co-Sponsor Bipartisan Buying American Cotton Act 02/24/2026: The National Cotton Council, leading a broad, bipartisan coalition including many of the nation's leading retailers, sent a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives, urging Members to co-sponsor the Buying American Cotton Act H.R. 7230, which has been introduced by Representatives Greg Murphy (R-NC) and Terri Sewell (D-AL). Learn more NCC Welcomes Steps to Help Ensure an Adequate Domestic Supply of Glyphosate-Based Herbicides 02/19/2026: The National Cotton Council greatly appreciates President Trump’s actions to protect domestic production of glyphosate-based herbicides. Learn more NCC Welcomes Thompson's Farm, Food, and National Security Act 02/13/2026: The National Cotton Council (NCC) applauds House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson for releasing the Farm, Food, and National Security Act. Learn more Nathan Reed to Lead National Cotton Council in 2026 02/12/2026: Nathan Reed, a Marianna, Ark., producer, who previously served as National Cotton Council vice chairman, was elected NCC chairman for 2026 during the organization’s annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas. Learn more World Economic Outlook for 2026: Economic Pressures Remain but Declining Stocks Could Provide Price Support 02/12/2026: National Cotton Council economists point to a few key factors that will shape the U.S. cotton industry’s 2026 economic outlook. Learn more NCC Survey Suggests U.S. Producers to Plant 9.0 Million Acres of Cotton in 2026 02/12/2026: U.S. cotton producers intend to plant 9.0 million cotton acres this spring, down 3.2 percent from 2025, according to the National Cotton Council’s 45th Annual Early Season Planting Intentions Survey. Learn more Louie Perry, Jr. Recipient of Harry S. Baker Distinguished Service Award 02/12/2026: Louie Perry, Jr., a producer from Moultrie, Georgia, posthumously received the 2025 Harry S. Baker Distinguished Service Award. Perry was recognized during the National Cotton Council’s 2026 annual meeting held February 9-12 in San Antonio, Texas. Learn more Bobby Greene Honored with Oscar Johnston Lifetime Achievement Award 02/12/2026: Robert W. (Bobby) Greene, a former president and chairman of the board of the National Cotton Council, received the Oscar Johnston Lifetime Achievement Award for 2025. Learn more National Cotton Council Names 2026 Directors 02/12/2026: The National Cotton Council directors for 2026 were announced at the NCC’s recent 2026 annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas. Learn more

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