NCC Welcomes New Farm Bill Proposal

Proposal includes a new crop insurance program that is based on NCC recommendations. 

Congress Introduces Bills Aimed at Aiding the U.S. Textile Industry

Three bills were recently introduced on Capitol Hill aimed at bolstering the U.S. textile and apparel industry.

Farm Sector Urges Resolution to Budget Issues on Capitol Hill

National Cotton Council joins in a chorus of farm interest groups urging Congress to resolve budget issues. 

NCC Opposes 'Damaging' FY12 Ag Appropriations Amendments

National Cotton Council says new amendments re-write parts of the 2008 Farm Bill and violate government-to-government agreements between the United States and Brazil.

Senate Votes to Abolish Ethanol Subsidy

Senate vote to end a 30-year old subsidy for corn-ethanol is symbolic of rising concerns over the federal deficit.

Drama Begins in Construction of the 2012 Farm Bill

Record high commodity prices and a record high national deficit could make things difficult.

Senate Passage of H.R. 872 Will Lessen Regulatory Uncertainty

The National Cotton Council urges swift passage of the resolution, which will help put an end to "redundant regulation."

Federal Spending Cuts Affect Agriculture

H.R. 1473 includes roughly $3 Billion in spending reductions to USDA operations and agriculture programs.

NCC Concerned Budget Proposal Could Weaken Agriculture

House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) proposes cuts to commodity, conservation and nutrition programs.

Bill Introduced to Eliminate Pesticide Permits

House representatives propose a bipartisan bill to reduce regulatory burdens posed by the National Cotton Council vs. Enivronmental Protection Agency ruling.

Vilsack: New Air Regulations Won't Burden Farmers

Ag Secretary tries to ease concern that new EPA regulations could mandate more no-till practices, as well as require farmers to pave gravel roads.

NCC: Don't Undermine FAS in Government Streamlining Initiative

NCC applauds efforts to streamline federal government, but warns against changes that would hinder agencies like the Foreign Agricultural Services.

Improvement Driven by Biotech, Ginners and Government

An Increase in Production Will Solve Many Problems

Government Assistance Needed to Maintain Purity

Working to Eliminate Smallholder Disadvantages