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NCC Commends House Passage of  Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 04/30/2026: The National Cotton Council applauds House passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, or Farm Bill 2.0, and continues to urge strong bipartisan support of this important legislation as it moves to the Senate. Learn more 26-2027 Emerging Leaders Program Class Announced 04/30/2026: The National Cotton Council is pleased to announce the nine U.S. cotton industry members chosen to participate in the NCC’s Emerging Leaders Program for 2026-27. Learn more NCC Highlights Tax Day Benefits of OBBBA for Cotton Growers 04/15/2026: This Tax Day, the National Cotton Council is highlighting how the tax provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act provide benefits for cotton growers and the broader rural economy. Learn more NCC Applauds USDA Action on 2026 Pima Cotton Trust Fund Payments 04/14/2026: The National Cotton Council welcomes the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s recent announcement regarding payments under the 2026 Pima Agriculture Cotton Trust Fund and the 2026 Agriculture Wool Apparel Manufacturers Trust Fund. Learn more NCC Applauds EPA, HHS for Advancing Research and Action on Microplastics 04/02/2026: The National Cotton Council commends today’s announcement by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin and Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. outlining new actions to advance research and public health efforts related to microplastics in drinking water and the human body. Learn more 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

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