2024
NCC Applauds House Passage of Continuing Resolution12/20/2024
The NCC applauds the House of Representatives for passing a Continuing Resolution that funds the government through mid-March, while extending farm bill provisions for one year and providing critical disaster assistance and emergency economic assistance for cotton and other crops. Learn more
NCC Strongly Urges Passage of Continuing Resolution
12/19/2024
The NCC endorses the Continuing Resolution that includes critical disaster assistance and emergency economic assistance for cotton and other crops. Learn more
NCC Congratulates Senator Amy Klobuchar as Senate Ag Ranking Member
12/19/2024
The NCC congratulates Senator Amy Klobuchar on her appointment as the new Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee. Learn more
NCC Applauds Inclusion of Producer Economic Assistance
12/17/2024
The NCC applauds Congressional leadership for including emergency economic assistance for cotton producers. Learn more
NCC Congratulates Rep. Angie Craig as House Ag Ranking Member
12/17/2024
The NCC congratulates Rep. Angie Craig on her appointment as the Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee. Learn more
NCC Strongly Opposes Spending Package Without Producer Assistance
12/14/2024
The NCC strongly opposes any supplemental spending package that lacks meaningful short-term assistance for farmers. Learn more
USDA December Production Report
12/10/2024
In its December crop report, USDA estimated a 2024-25 U.S. crop of 14.26 million bales. Learn more
USDA November Production Report
11/08/2024
In its November crop report, USDA estimated a 2024-25 U.S. crop of 14.19 million bales. Learn more
MCEP Allows Grain Leaders to Tour Texas Agriculture
10/22/2024
Farmers and association executives from diverse regions across the nation will get a unique opportunity to observe cotton and other agricultural operations in West Texas on October 20-25, as part of the National Cotton Council’s Multi-Commodity Education Program. Learn more
USDA October Production Report
10/11/2024
In its October crop report, USDA estimated a 2024-25 U.S. crop of 14.20 million bales. Learn more
USDA September Production Report
09/12/2024
In its September crop report, USDA estimated a 2024-25 U.S. crop of 14.51 million bales. Learn more
Over 300 Groups Call on Congress to Pass Robust Farm Bill
09/09/2024
Citing worsening economic conditions impacting the nation’s farmers, the National Cotton Council led an effort that resulted in over 300 national and state groups sending a letter to congressional leaders today calling on them to pass the farm bill before year’s end. Learn more
NCC, USDA Announce 4-Bale Module Averaging Pilot
08/22/2024
The National Cotton Council and the United States Department of Agriculture, are pleased to jointly announce the launch of the 4-Bale Module Averaging Pilot Program. Learn more
USDA August Production Report
08/12/2024
In its August crop report, USDA estimated a 2024-25 U.S. crop of 15.11 million bales. Learn more
Southwest, Far West Cotton Producers to See Georgia Operations
08/01/2024
Fourteen cotton producers from the Southwest and Far West cotton production regions will observe cotton operations in Georgia on August 4-9 as part of the National Cotton Council’s 2024 Producer Information Exchange program. Learn more
Mid-South, Southeast Cotton Producers to See San Joaquin Valley Agriculture
07/24/2024
Twenty cotton producers from the Mid-South and Southeast will observe cotton and other agriculture-related operations in California’s San Joaquin Valley the week of July 28 as part of the National Cotton Council’s 2024 Producer Information Exchange Program. Learn more
2024 COTTON ACREAGE
06/28/2024
In its June acreage report, USDA estimated 2024-25 U.S.cotton plantings at 11.67 million acres, up 14.1% from 2023. Learn more
NCC Announces Don Parker Memorial Scholarship
06/24/2024
The National Cotton Council, in collaboration with The Cotton Foundation and Mississippi State University, is honored to announce the establishment of the Don Parker Memorial Cotton Foundation Endowed Scholarship. Learn more
NCC Statement on Senate Farm Bill Framework
06/11/2024
The National Cotton Council commends Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee Ranking Member John Boozman for releasing a Farm Bill framework that significantly boosts the safety net for production agriculture. Learn more
2024 P.I.E. Program Tour Dates Set
06/04/2024
The NCC has scheduled tour dates and locations for the 2024 Producer Information Exchange (P.I.E.) Program. Learn more
NCC Applauds House Farm Bill Legislation
05/24/2024
The NCC strongly supports the House Committee on Agriculture’s mark up of the Farm Bill. Learn more
2024-2025 Emerging Leaders Program Class Announced
05/23/2024
Twelve U.S. cotton industry members have been chosen to participate in the NCC's Emerging Leaders Program for 2024-25. Learn more
NCC Statement on Farm Bill House Legislation
05/17/2024
The National Cotton Council applauds House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “G.T.” Thompson for producing a Farm Bill that significantly increases the support levels for cotton producers, who have been weighed down by the recent rise in on-farm production costs. Learn more
Final 2023 USDA Crop Estimates
05/10/2024
In its final estimate of the 2023-24 U.S. cotton crop, USDA placed total production at 12.07 million bales, down from the January estimate of 12.43 million bales. Learn more
USDA Announces March Prospective Plantings
03/28/2024
USDA’s March Prospective Plantings Report indicates U.S. producers intend to plant 10.7 million cotton acres in 2024. Learn more
NCC Survey Suggests U.S. Producers to Plant 9.8 Million Acres of Cotton in 2024
02/18/2024
U.S. cotton producers intend to plant 9.8 million cotton acres this spring, down 3.7 percent from 2023, according to the National Cotton Council’s 43rd Annual Early Season Planting Intentions Survey. Learn more
2024 World Cotton Outlook: Demand Improvement Expected but Economic Pressures Remain
02/18/2024
National Cotton Council economists point to a few key factors that will shape the U.S. cotton industry’s 2024 economic outlook. Learn more
CCI Elects 2024 Officers
02/16/2024
Lee Cromley, a Brooklet, Ga., producer, will serve as Cotton Council International’s (CCI) president for 2024. Learn more
NCC Expresses Disappointment with Dicamba Ruling
02/07/2024
The NCC is extremely disappointed in a ruling by the Arizona Federal court that vacates the label for over-the-top use of dicamba products for the 2024 crop. Learn more
National Cotton Council Delegates to Set Industry Policy
01/29/2024
Delegates at the NCC upcoming annual meeting will review and approve resolutions to help U.S. cotton’s central organization guide the U.S. cotton industry in the coming year. Learn more
USDA January Production Report
01/12/2024
In its January crop report, USDA estimated a 2023-24 U.S. crop of 12.43 million bales. Learn more
Dr. David Fang Receives 2023 Cotton Genetics Research Award
01/05/2024
Dr. David Fang, geneticist for USDA-ARS, is the 2023 Genetics Research Award recipient. Learn more