2025
NCC Commends Administration for Bridge Assistance Payments12/31/2025
NCC commends Administration for timely announcement of payment rates under the Farmer Bridge Assistance program. Learn more
NCC Commends USTR’s Actions in the Nicaragua 301 Investigation
12/11/2025
The National Cotton Council supports the Office of the United States Trade Representative for its decisive action under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 regarding Nicaragua's acts, policies, and practices that impact labor rights, human rights, fundamental freedoms, and the rule of law. Learn more
NCC Applauds USDA's New Regenerative Pilot Program
12/11/2025
The National Cotton Council commends the U.S. Department of Agriculture for launching the new $700 million Regenerative Pilot Program as a forward-thinking initiative towards empowering American growers, including our nation's cotton producers, by addressing production costs, enhancing soil health, and ensuring the long-term productivity and resilience of our fiber supply. Learn more
NCC Applauds Administration's Farm Aid Package
12/08/2025
The National Cotton Council welcomes the Trump Administration's announcement of a farm aid package designed to provide support to America's agricultural producers, including our nation's cotton farmers. Learn more
Cotton Industry Commends Trump Administration’s H-2A Visa Program Reform to AEWR Calculations
11/17/2025
In a time of ever-increasing production costs, the cotton industry applauds the Trump Administration’s recent changes to the H-2A Adverse Effect Wage Rate calculations. Learn more
NCC Applauds Trump Administration, Sec. Rollins for SDRP Stage 2
11/17/2025
The National Cotton Council commends the Trump Administration and Secretary Brooke Rollins for implementing Stage Two of the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program. Learn more
NCC Applauds New WOTUS Rule for Delivering Clarity and Regulatory Relief
11/17/2025
The National Cotton Council applauds the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for issuing a new “Waters of the United States” rule that delivers long-awaited clarity for producers across the Cotton Belt. Learn more
NCC Applauds Framework Agreements with Guatemala and El Salvador
11/14/2025
The National Cotton Council commends President Trump for reaching frameworks for reciprocal tariff agreements with Guatemala and El Salvador. Learn more
NCC Applauds Trade Progress, Seeks Cotton Gains in China Negotiations
10/27/2025
The National Cotton Council appreciates the trade progress achieved by President Trump this weekend. Learn more
NCC Commends Administration for Efforts to Balance Trade with China
10/24/2025
The National Cotton Council commends President Trump for the ongoing efforts to achieve balanced trade with China, including the resumption of U.S. cotton purchases. Learn more
NCC Applauds Administration for Restoring Key USDA Services
10/21/2025
The National Cotton Council applauds President Trump and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins for their decisive action to restore core Farm Service Agency operations. This important step ensures that cotton producers retain access to essential services such as ARC/PLC payments and farm loan processing during a crucial time in the harvest season. Learn more
NCC Encourages Congress to Avoid Government Shutdown
09/30/2025
The National Cotton Council is deeply concerned about a potential government shutdown, which threatens to remove critical services from cotton producers already facing tremendous economic pressures. Learn more
National Cotton Council Launches "Plant Not Plastic" Campaign to Empower Action Amid Growing Health Concerns
09/10/2025
New Survey Uncovers Important Knowledge Gap: Consumers Unaware of Clothing's Role in Microplastic Pollution Learn more
NCC Statement on MAHA Commission Report
09/09/2025
The U.S. cotton industry applauds the release of the Make America Healthy Again Commission’s new report, which calls for multi-agency research into the potential human health risks and exposure of microplastics and synthetics, including those from textiles. Learn more
NCC Announces 2025 Farm Bill Information Meetings
08/28/2025
The National Cotton Council, with the support of state and regional producer and ginner associations, is conducting a series of information meetings across the Cotton Belt to provide cotton producers, industry firms, and agri-businesses with crucial information regarding the 2025 Farm Bill provisions passed in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Learn more
NCC and NCGA Statement on EPA Action on DEF Systems
08/13/2025
The National Cotton Council and the National Cotton Ginners Association welcome the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s new guidance regarding Diesel Exhaust Fluid systems, as announced by Administrator Lee Zeldin. Learn more
Vietnamese Textile Executives Tour U.S. Cotton Belt on COTTON USA™ Special Trade Mission
08/01/2025
Fourteen textile mill executives from Vietnam—the top export market for U.S. cotton— toured the U.S. Cotton Belt during a weeklong COTTON USA™ Special Trade Mission and saw firsthand why U.S. cotton is “The Cotton the World Trusts.” Learn more
NCC Statement on Executive Action to End De Minimis for Commercial Shipments
07/30/2025
The National Cotton Council today stated support for the executive action announced by the Trump Administration to eliminate the de minimis exemption for all commercial shipments entering the United States. Learn more
2025 Western P.I.E. Tour to Visit California
07/24/2025
The National Cotton Council announces its 2025 Western Producer Information Exchange Tour, set to take place from July 27 through August 1. Learn more
NCC Statement on Implementation of Supplemental Disaster Relief Program
07/09/2025
The National Cotton Council commends the Trump Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture for the prompt implementation of the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program. Learn more
NCC Statement on House Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill Act
07/03/2025
The National Cotton Council applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for its passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which includes provisions critical to the future of U.S. agriculture. Learn more
NCC Statement on Senate Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill Act
07/01/2025
The National Cotton Council (NCC) applauds the efforts of the U.S. Senate, and the Senate Agriculture Committee, to ensure passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act. Learn more
NCC Supports Senate Farm Bill Package
06/12/2025
The National Cotton Council applauds the legislative text released by U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR). Learn more
NCC Supports Buying American Cotton Act
05/28/2025
The NCC strongly supports the Buying American Cotton Act introduced by Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith. Learn more
Cotton Growers Disappointed with MAHA Report
05/22/2025
The U.S. cotton industry is disappointed with the Make America Healthy Again Commission’s report. Learn more
NCC Urges Passage of House Reconciliation Bill
05/19/2025
The NCC strongly supports efforts by the House of Representatives to advance the comprehensive reconciliation package titled the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and we commend Chairman “GT” Thompson and all others who have worked so hard to get us to this point. Learn more
2025-2026 Emerging Leaders Program Class Announced
05/19/2025
Eight U.S. cotton industry members have been chosen to participate in the NCC's Emerging Leaders Program for 2025-26. Learn more
NCC Statement on House Farm Bill Package
05/13/2025
The NCC applauds the bill set for markup by the House Agriculture Committee later today, which contains critical farm safety net improvements. Learn more
Final 2024 USDA Crop Estimates
05/12/2025
In its final estimate of the 2024-25 U.S. cotton crop, USDA placed total production at 14.41 million bales, virtually unchanged from the January estimate. Learn more
Innovative Sustainable Fashion Leader Liz Hershfield Named CCI Executive Director
04/30/2025
Fashion industry veteran and sustainability expert Liz Hershfield will lead Cotton Council International, the export promotion arm of the National Cotton Council of America, as its new Executive Director. Learn more
USDA Propspective Plantings
03/31/2025
USDA’s March Prospective Plantings Report indicates U.S. producers intend to plant 9.9 million cotton acres in 2025, down 11.8% from the previous year. Learn more
NCC Applauds the Trump Administration for Emergency Assistance
03/18/2025
The NCC extends its gratitude to President Trump and Secretary Brooke Rollins for their swift action in providing up to $10 billion in direct economic assistance to agricultural producers through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP). Learn more
National Cotton Council Names 2025 Directors
02/19/2025
The National Cotton Council directors for 2025 were announced at the NCC’s recent 2025 annual meeting in Dallas, Texas. Learn more
Richard Lindsey Is National Ginner Award Recipient Distinguished Service Award Goes to Tim Price
02/19/2025
Richard Lindsey, a veteran Alabama ginner who has provided outstanding service and leadership to the U.S. cotton industry, is the 2024 Horace Hayden National Cotton Ginner of the Year. Learn more
Cotton Council International Elects 2025 Officers
02/19/2025
Carlo Bocardo, a cooperative official from Bakersfield, Calif., will serve as Cotton Council International’s (CCI) president for 2025. Learn more
Thomas Smith Honored With Oscar Johnston Lifetime Achievement Award
02/18/2025
Thomas Smith, a former president and chairman of the board, of the National Cotton Council, received the Oscar Johnston Lifetime Achievement Award for 2024. Learn more
Larry McClendon Recipient of Harry S. Baker Distinguished Service Award
02/18/2025
Larry McClendon, a former chairman and vice chairman for the NCC received the 2024 Harry S. Baker Distinguished Service Award. Learn more
Patrick Johnson to Lead National Cotton Council in 2025
02/17/2025
Patrick Johnson, a Tunica, Miss., producer, who previously served as NCC vice chairman, was elected NCC chairman for 2025 during the organization’s annual meeting in Dallas, Texas. Learn more
NCC Survey Suggests U.S. Producers to Plant 9.6 Million Acres of Cotton in 2025
02/16/2025
U.S. cotton producers intend to plant 9.6 million cotton acres this spring, down 14.5 percent from 2024, according to the National Cotton Council’s 44th Annual Early Season Planting Intentions Survey. Learn more
2025 World Cotton Outlook: Economic Pressures Remain as Weak Demand Persists
02/16/2025
National Cotton Council economists point to a few key factors that will shape the U.S. cotton industry’s 2025 economic outlook. Learn more
NCC Congratulates Brooke Rollins as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture
02/13/2025
The NCC congratulates Brooke Rollins on her confirmation as the new U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. Learn more
Dr. Jonathan Wendel Receives 2024 Cotton Genetics Research Award
01/16/2025
Dr. Jonathan Wendel, Distinguished Professor in the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology at Iowa State University is the 2024 Cotton Genetics Research Award recipient. Learn more
USDA January Production Report
01/13/2025
In its January crop report, USDA estimated a 2024-25 U.S. crop of 14.41 million bales. Learn more