NCC Announces 2025 Farm Bill Information Meetings

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -  The National Cotton Council (NCC), 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. These meetings are open to all interested parties and are designed to ensure the industry is well-informed about the new law's impact.

"Understanding the intricacies of the new farm program provisions is vital for the continued success and stability of the U.S. cotton industry," said NCC Chairman Patrick Johnson. "We encourage all involved to attend one of these important meetings to gain valuable insights and ask questions."

The meetings will cover key aspects of the new farm bill provisions, offering attendees an opportunity to learn directly from experts and engage in discussions about its implications for their operations.

All times are local. The NCC looks forward to welcoming attendees and providing valuable information to help navigate the new farm program landscape.
 

Meeting Schedule:
Alabama

• Atmore: September 10, 3:00 p.m. – Grace Fellowship Church, 1412 E Nashville Ave.
• Autaugaville: September 11, 2:00 p.m. – Autauga County Extension Office, 2226 AL-14 W, Suite E
• Belle Mina: September 12, 10:00 a.m. – Tennessee Valley Research & Extension Center, 9494 Experimental Loop
• Troy: September 11, 9:30 a.m. – Pike County Cattleman Park, 4100 US Highway 231

Arizona

• Coolidge: September 10, 2:00 p.m. – Central Arizona College Signal Peak Campus, 8470 N Overfield Rd.
• Thatcher: September 11, 9:30 a.m. – Eastern Arizona College, 615 N Stadium Ave.
• Yuma: September 10, 9:00 a.m. – University of Arizona Yuma Agricultural Center, 6425 W 8th St.

Arkansas

• Blytheville: September 10, 2:00 p.m. – Arkansas Northeastern College, 2501 S Division
• Marianna: September 11, 9:00 a.m. – Lon Mann Cotton Research Station, 3121 AR- 1
• McGehee: September 8, 3:00 p.m. – Hoot's BBQ & Steaks, 2008 US-65

California

• Coalinga: September 8, 2:00 p.m. – Harris Ranch Inn & Restaurant, 24505 W Doris Ave.
• Dos Palos: September 8, 9:00 a.m. – DES Hall, 1357 Elgin (Hwy 33)
• Visalia: September 9, 9:00 a.m. – Wyndham Hotel, 9000 W Airport Dr.

Florida

• Marianna: September 10, 9:00 a.m. – Jackson County Extension Office, 2741 Penn Ave., #3

Georgia

• Americus: September 8, 3:30 p.m. – John Pope Technology Center, South GA Tech, 900 S Georgia Tech Pkwy.
• Bainbridge: September 9, 2:00 p.m. – Kirbo Center, 2500 E Shotwell St.
• Baxley: September 8, 9:00 a.m. – Appling Ag Center, 2761 Blackshear Hwy.
• Rome: September 8, 9:00 a.m. – Thornton Recreation Center, 102 N Floyd Park Rd.
• Statesboro: September 8, 2:00 p.m. – Bulloch County Ag Center, 151 Langston Chapel Rd.
• Tifton: September 9, 9:00 a.m. – Tifton Conference Center, 15 RDC Rd.
• Watkinsville: September 23, 12:00 p.m. – J. Phil Campbell Sr. Research and Education Center, 1420 Experiment Station Rd.
• Waynesboro: September 9, 9:00 a.m. – Waynesboro Ice Plant, 260 Barron St.

Kansas

• Virtual: September 23, 8:00 a.m. (details to be announced soon)

Louisiana

• Winnsboro: September 8, 10:00 a.m. – Scott Center, 212-B Macon Ridge Rd.

Mississippi

• Clarksdale: September 9, 3:00 p.m. – Clarksdale Country Club, 905 Friars Point Rd.
• Greenwood: September 9, 10:00 a.m. – Staplcotn Main Office, 214 W Market St.
• Starkville: September 12, 10:00 a.m. – The Mill Conference Center at MSU, 600 Russell St.

Missouri

• Portageville: September 10, 9:00 a.m. – Fisher Delta Research Center, 147 S US Highway 61

North Carolina

• Greenville: September 10, 2:00 p.m. – Pitt County Extension Center, 403 Government Circle, Suite 2
• Raeford: September 10, 9:00 a.m. – Hoke County Extension Center, 645 E Palmer St.
• Rocky Mount: September 11, 10:00 a.m. – East Carolina Agriculture & Education Center, 1175 Kingsboro Rd.

Oklahoma

• Altus: September 15, 2:00 p.m. – Plains Cotton Cooperative Warehouse, 1728 E. County Rd. 165
• Hobart: September 15, 9:30 a.m. – Western Technology Center, 1000 S Bailey St.

South Carolina

• Florence: September 9, 3:00 p.m. – Arbor One, 800 Woody Jones Blvd.

Tennessee

• Jackson: September 11, 3:00 p.m. – West TN AgResearch & Education Center, 605 Airways Blvd.

Texas

• Abilene: September 17, 2:00 p.m. – Joe Allen's Pit Bar-B-Que, 301 S 11th St.
• Amarillo: September 16, 9:00 a.m. – Agri Life Center, 6500 Amarillo Blvd. West
• Childress: September 16, 2:00 p.m. – Top Notch Texas BBQ, 211 Ave. F NE
• El Campo: October 7, 9:00 a.m. – Prasek's Family Smokehouse, 29714 US-59
• Hondo: October 7, 3:00 p.m. – Hermann Sons Hall, 255 TX-173
• Lamesa: September 3, 3:00 p.m. – Forrest Park Community Center, 900 S Houston Ave.
• Lubbock: September 18, 10:00 a.m. – FiberMax Center for Discovery, 1121 Canyon Lake Dr.
• Monte Alto: October 6, 9:00 a.m. – Rio Farms, 25601 FM 88
• Plainview: September 18, 2:00 p.m. – Plainview Country Club, 2902 W 4th St., #7502
• St. Lawrence: September 4, 3:00 p.m. – Glasscock County Coop Gin, 300 County Rd. Coop
• San Angelo: September 4, 9:00 a.m. – Tom Green 4-H Building, 3168 N U.S. 67
• Seminole: September 3, 9:00 a.m. – City of Seminole Community Center, 801 N Main
• Sinton: October 6, 2:00 p.m. – The Lumberyard Events Company, 111 E Sinton St.

Virginia

• Franklin: September 12, 10:00 a.m. – Workforce Development Center, 100 N College Dr.