Joe Nicosia to Lead National Cotton Council in 2024
Joe Nicosia, a Cordova, Tenn., merchant, was elected National Cotton Council chairman for 2024 during the organization’s annual meeting in Orlando, Florida.
Learn more2024 World Cotton Outlook: Demand Improvement Expected but Economic Pressures Remain
National Cotton Council economists point to a few key factors that will shape the U.S. cotton industry’s 2024 economic outlook.
Learn moreNCC Survey Suggests U.S. Producers to Plant 9.8 Million Acres of Cotton in 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 moreEddie Smith Recipient of Harry S. Baker Distinguished Service Award
Eddie Smith, a former chairman and vice chairman for the National Cotton Council received the 2023 Harry S. Baker Distinguished Service Award.
Learn moreSteve Verett Honored With Oscar Johnston Lifetime Achievement Award
Steve Verett, a former director of the National Cotton Council and current special advisor, received the Oscar Johnston Lifetime Achievement Award for 2023.
Learn moreWes Morgan Is National Ginner Award Recipient; Distinguished Service Award Goes to Dr. Derek Whitelock
Wes Morgan, a veteran North Carolina ginner who has provided outstanding service and leadership to the U.S. cotton industry, is the 2023 Horace Hayden National Cotton Ginner of the Year.
Learn moreCotton Council International Elects 2024 Officers
Lee Cromley, a Brooklet, Ga., producer, will serve as Cotton Council International’s (CCI) president for 2024.
Learn moreRichard Lindsey to Lead National Cotton Ginners Association
The Memphis-based National Cotton Ginners Association named its leaders for 2024 during its recent annual meeting in Orlando, Florida.
Learn moreNCC Applauds Existing-Stocks Order
The NCC appreciates the timely action by EPA to issue an existing-stocks order to give producers better clarity for the planting season already underway.
Learn moreNCC Expresses Disappointment with Dicamba Ruling
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 moreNational Cotton Council Delegates to Set Industry Policy
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 moreUSDA January Production Report
In its January crop report, USDA estimated a 2023-24 U.S. crop of 12.43 million bales.
Learn moreDr. David Fang Receives 2023 Cotton Genetics Research Award
Dr. David Fang, geneticist for USDA-ARS, is the 2023 Genetics Research Award recipient.
Learn moreUSDA December Production Report
In its December crop report, USDA estimated a 2023-24 U.S. crop of 12.78 million bales.
Learn moreNCC Statement on Farm Bill Extension
The NCC issued a statement in response to the 2018 Farm Bill extension by the House and Senate.
Learn moreUSDA Projecting 13.09 Million Bale U.S. Crop
In its November crop report, USDA estimated a 2023-24 U.S. cotton crop of 13.09 million bales.
Learn moreCotton Council International Applauds USDA Funding for a New Export Promotion Program
Cotton Council International, the export promotions arm of the National Cotton Council, announced USDA funding RAPP, a program designed to help non-profit U.S. trade associations market U.S.-grown agricultural products abroad.
Learn moreUSDA October Production Report
In its October crop report, USDA estimated a 2023-24 U.S. crop of 12.82 million bales.
Learn moreNCC Responds to WOTUS Rule
NCC responds to the announcement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) of a final Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule.
Learn moreFinal 2022 USDA Crop Estimates
In its final estimate of the 2022-23 U.S. cotton crop, USDA placed total production at 14.47 million bales, down from the January estimate of 14.68 million bales.
Learn moreNational Cotton Council Names 2024 Directors
The National Cotton Council directors for 2024 were announced at the NCC’s recent 2024 annual meeting in Orlando, Florida.
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