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  NCC Pleased With Perdue Confirmation

  The National Cotton Council (NCC) looks forward to working with Sonny Perdue who was confirmed today by the Senate as the 31st U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. NCC Chairman Ronnie Lee said, "Sonny Perdue is highly qualified to lead USDA and he can ...

  Apr. 24, 2017
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  Ag Groups Conduct ‘Substantive, Productive’ Meeting with Trump Administration on Trade

  Executive staff leaders from 11 major U.S. agricultural and agribusiness organizations commended the Trump administration for engaging in a substantive and productive meeting on March 15 that was focused on the importance of continued growth of food ...

  Mar. 16, 2017
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  NCC Survey Suggests U.S. Producers to Plant 11.0 Million Acres of Cotton in 2017

  U.S. cotton producers intend to plant 11.0 million cotton acres this spring, up 9.4 percent from 2016, according to the National Cotton Council’s 36th Annual Early Season Planting Intentions Survey. (see table attached) Upland cotton ...

  Feb. 11, 2017
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  Demand growth, China’s reserve auctions and global supply response hold keys for the coming year

  National Cotton Council economists point to a number of key questions that will shape the 2017 economic outlook for the U.S. cotton industry. In recent months, cotton prices have maintained a stronger appearance despite: 1) concerns about world ...

  Feb. 11, 2017
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  NCC Ready to work with new Agriculture Secretary

  The National Cotton Council congratulates former Georgia governor Sonny Perdue on his nomination for Secretary of Agriculture. "Our industry looks forward to working with Governor Perdue as he leads USDA to help ensure a strong and viable ...

  Jan. 19, 2017
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  NCC Cites Need for Broad Examination of Global Fiber Markets

  National Cotton Council President/CEO Dr. Gary Adams says, “The U.S. decision to pursue a challenge against Chinese agricultural subsidies for grain crops reflects a growing desire in the United States and abroad to address more effectively ...

  Sep. 13, 2016
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  NCC: Cost Share Program Provides Much-Needed Assistance

  The National Cotton Council expressed sincere gratitude to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack for providing a one-time $300 million program that offsets a portion of a cotton producer’s 2015 crop season ginning costs. The Cotton Ginning ...

  Jun. 6, 2016