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Senate Agriculture Committee Makes Initial Step in Farm Bill Process 04/26/2012
The NCC extended its appreciation to the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry Committee and Chairwoman Stabenow (D-MI) for producing a farm bill that includes provisions supported by the cotton industry.

NCC: Farmers Need Risk Management Opportunities 04/20/2012
Texas cotton producer Woody Anderson testified before the House Agriculture Committee on April 20 that Congress needs to approve a new farm bill this year and one that will provide American farmers the key to long-term viability -- effective risk management opportunities.

Risk Management Tools Critical in Future Farm Policy 03/15/2012
The US cotton industry believes a revenue insurance program that supplements existing insurance products would provide an important and affordable tool -- especially given the weather uncertainties and risks that farmers face.

National Cotton Council Names 2012 Directors 02/14/2012
The National Cotton Council directors for 2012 were announced at the NCC’s annual meeting held in Fort Worth on February 10-12.

National Cotton Council 2012 State Unit Officers Named 02/14/2012
NCC state unit officers for 2012 were elected at the industrywide organization’s annual meeting held in Fort Worth on February 10-12.

Webb Elected 2012 Cotton Council International President 02/13/2012
James L. “Jimmy” Webb, a Leary, GA, cotton producer, will serve as the 2012 president of Cotton Council International.

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Cotton Newsline: May 9, 2012 05/09/12
The Senate Appropriations Committee favorably reported (28-1) the FY13 agriculture appropriations bill which provides $20.8 billion in discretionary funds for operations and programs under the jurisdiction of USDA, the Food and Drug Administration and related programs.

Cotton Newsline: May 4, 2012 05/04/12
The NCC extended its appreciation to the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry Committee and Chairwoman Stabenow (D-MI) for producing a farm bill that includes provisions supported by the cotton industry.

Cotton Newsline: May 2, 2012 05/02/12
Texas cotton producer Woody Anderson testified at the Dodge City, KS Farm Bill Hearing.

Cotton Newsline: April 27, 2012 04/27/12
Texas planted approximately 7.7 million acres of cotton in 2011, of which 2.1 million never germinated or germinated late in the season.

Cotton Newsline: April 25, 2012 04/25/12
Bob Glodt, Plainview, TX Ag Consultant and Researcher for AgriSearch says this past year was the hardest year he has ever seen in terms of the environment, setting records as the hottest, driest and possibly windiest year on record.

Cotton Newsline: April 20, 2012 04/20/12
The 2011 cotton season was unique from previous years when looking at insect loss; says Michael Williams, Retired Entomologist from Mississippi State.