2022
NCC Lauds Appropriations, Agriculture Panels Leaders For Efforts on Omnibus Bill12/23/2022
The NCC applauds House and Senate appropriations and agriculture committees’ leaders for seeing essential assistance for the U.S. cotton industry was included in the FY23 omnibus spending package. Learn more
USDA December Production Report
12/09/2022
In its December crop report, USDA estimated a 2022-23 U.S. crop of 14.24 million bales. Learn more
U.S. Cotton Appreciates House Passage of Railroad Bill
11/30/2022
NCC Chairman Ted Schneider said the U.S. cotton industry appreciates the House for its approval today of legislation that would force a tentative rail labor agreement and avert a national strike or lockout. Learn more
Congress’ Intervention on Railroad Agreement Strongly Urged
11/30/2022
The NCC is imploring Congress to adopt a tentative agreement between railroad management and labor to avoid an economy-crippling national rail shutdown. Learn more
USDA November Production Report
11/09/2022
In its November crop report, USDA estimated a 2022-23 U.S. cotton crop of 14.03 million bales. Learn more
Discounted Beltwide Registration Available for Producers, Independent Crop Consultants
11/01/2022
Cotton producers, independent crop consultants and students who register for the 2023 Beltwide Cotton Conferences before December 14 can take advantage of reduced registration fees of $80. Learn more
USDA October Production Report
10/12/2022
In its October crop report, USDA estimated a 2022-23 U.S. crop of 13.81 million bales. Learn more
2023 Beltwide Cotton Conferences Offering Insight on Latest Innovative Technology, Research
10/06/2022
The 2023 Beltwide Cotton Conferences (BWCC), set for January 10-12 at the New Orleans Marriott in New Orleans, La., will offer attendees timely updates on the latest research, technology and issues affecting U.S. cotton production and processing. Learn more
NCC Welcomes USDA’s Climate-Smart Pilot Projects
09/14/2022
NCC Chairman Ted Schneider said the U.S. cotton industry applauds USDA for promoting sustainable farming practices through its Partnership for Climate-Smart Commodities — including the new Climate Smart Cotton Program led by the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol®. Learn more
USDA September Production Report
09/12/2022
In its September crop report, USDA estimated a 2022-23 U.S. crop of 13.83 million bales. Learn more
West, Southwest Cotton Producers to See North Carolina Operations
08/18/2022
Cotton producers from the U.S. Cotton Belt’s West and Southwest regions will observe cotton and other agriculture related operations in North Carolina on August 28-September 1 as part of the NCC's Producer Information Exchange. Learn more
Mid-South, Southeast Producers to See Texas Operations
08/16/2022
The NCC’s Producer Information Exchange program will enable Mid-South and Southeast cotton producers to see cotton operations in Texas’ Lubbock and Lower Rio Grande Valley areas on August 21-26. Learn more
USDA August Production Report
08/12/2022
In its August crop report, USDA estimated a 2022-23 U.S. crop of 12.57 million bales. Learn more
EPA Officials Learn About Cotton Pest/Weed Management Challenges
08/11/2022
Key EPA officials will visit South Georgia cotton farms on August 15-17 to hear firsthand how producers are tackling weed and other cotton pest management challenges that threaten their viability. Learn more
2022 Cotton Acreage
06/30/2022
In its June acreage report, USDA estimated 2022-23 U.S. cotton plantings at 12.48 million acres, up 11.3% from 2021. Learn more
Final 2021 USDA Crop Estimates
05/12/2022
In its final estimate of the 2021-22 U.S. cotton crop, USDA put total production at 17.52 million bales. Learn more
USDA Prospective Plantings
03/31/2022
USDA’s March Prospective Plantings Report indicates U.S. producers intend to plant 12.2 million cotton acres in 2022, up 9.0% from the previous year. Learn more
Growers Welcome EPA Decision on Enlist, Hope for Continued Progress and Lessons Learned
03/30/2022
Grower groups, including the the NCC, welcomed EPA's March 29, 2022, announcement that will restore use of Enlist herbicides to many U.S. counties. Learn more
USDA January Production Report
01/12/2022
In its January crop report, USDA estimated a 2021-22 U.S. crop of 17.62 million bales. Learn more
Vasu Kuraparthy Receives 2021 Cotton Genetics Research Award
01/06/2022
Dr. Vasu Kuraparthy, noted scientist and professor in North Carolina State University’s Crop & Soil Sciences Department, is the 2021 Cotton Genetics Research Award recipient. Learn more