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Government regulations often have worldwide effects. Keep up with the latest in policy changes that shape the cotton industry.

Senate Ag Committee Takes First Step Towards Farm Bill

NCC praises cotton provisions in initial Farm Bill proposal. 

U.S. Farm Bill: So Far, So Good for Cotton

The National Cotton Council says the first step on the path to a new farm bill includes provisions supported by the cotton industry.

USDA Appoints New Members to Cotton Board

 U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announces four new appointees to the Cotton Board.

Coley, NCC Seek Stronger Risk Management in 2012 Farm Bill

NCC Chairman Chuck Coley testified before the House Ag Committee to request stronger protection for U.S. cotton growers in the 2012 Farm Bill.

India Won't Lift Cotton Export Ban

Anand Sharma, India's textile and commerce minister, announced on Monday, April 9, that India will not permit additional cotton exports until an undisclosed future date.

NCC: ACP Focuses on Foreign Policy

American Cotton Producers hold first meeting, focusing on foreign policy as it relates to the farm bill debate.

NCC Leads Farm Bill Fight

NCC President Mark Lange says sparring ag interest groups pose serious problems in Farm Bill creation. 

Coley to Testify at Farm Bill Hearing

NCC Chairman Chuck Coley will speak on Capitol Hill at a Senate Farm Bill Hearing. 

NCC Names 2012 Directors

National Cotton Council names its 2012 directors at the Annual Meeting held in Fort Worth, TX, recently. 

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