In addition to the materials from NCC, Drs. Ford Ramsey and Gopinath Munisamy with the UGA CAES Department of Agricultural & Applied Economics have published a long-form study projecting the local impacts of the Farm Bill provisions included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. This study looks into commodity programs (all commodities), crop insurance, marketing loans, tax provisions, and …

As a leading importer of cotton, China plays a pivotal role in shaping the international cotton market (Figure 1). China’s cotton imports are highly regulated by government policy, with centralized guidance through a tariff-rate quota (TRQ) system. The TRQ allows a specified amount of cotton (quota, currently at 894,000 tons) to be imported at a lower tariff rate (1%). Imports …

A lot has transpired since I received a text from Justin Odom, ANR Agent in Seminole County, on July 9, 2025 which included pictures of cotton jassid infesting okra.  Who would have ever thought we would be where we are today.  As a review cotton jassid or the two-spot cotton leafhopper, Amrasca biguttula, was detected in Puerto Rico in 2023 …

As defoliation time approaches, there is one thing on everyone’s mind in the Southeast, and that is this new cotton jassid. Although I am not an entomologist, I am working closely with Dr. Roberts on this (he told me the other day that, “we in this one together boss”). I have sprayed a couple of farms here on the experiment …

Since the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill, many producers across the state have noted that they would’ve made a different decision regarding STAX and PLC had they known that the seed cotton reference price was going to change. Please see below a directive from the National Cotton Council that addresses this situation. Please send this message to anyone you think …

New Survey Uncovers Important Knowledge Gap: Consumers Unaware of Clothing’s Role in Microplastic Pollution Cordova, TN – September 10, 2025 – A new national survey conducted for the National Cotton Council* (NCC) reveals consumers are largely in the dark about microplastic pollution, particularly concerning its origins in everyday clothing. Despite widespread concern, many feel lost on how to effectively address …

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The U.S. cotton industry applauds the release of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission’s new report, which calls for multi-agency research into the potential human health risks and exposure of microplastics and synthetics, including those from textiles. The National Cotton Council also appreciates the Trump administration’s outreach and collaboration with agricultural industry stakeholders as the report …

Atlanta, Ga – Today, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper is urging Georgia cotton producers to check their crop for the presence of the invasive Cotton Jassid, Amrasca biguttula, which was first detected in Seminole County in July 2025 and has been found to be spreading rapidly across Georgia’s cotton belt. The Cotton Jassid – which feeds on cotton leaves, disrupting photosynthesis and causing significant …

The National Cotton Council (NCC) in collaboration with the Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC), Southern Cotton Growers, and the Southeastern Cotton Ginners Association is conducting a series of information meetings across Georgia and the rest of the cotton belt to provide cotton producers, industry firms, and agri-businesses with crucial information regarding the 2025 Farm Bill provisions passed in the One Big …

By: Emily Cabrera Takeaways New pest threat: The cotton jassid, first detected in Seminole County in July 2025, has quickly spread across Georgia’s cotton belt, damaging leaves and reducing photosynthesis critical for boll development. Economic strain: With cotton growers already facing tight margins from low prices and lingering hurricane damage, potential yield losses and added insecticide costs could make the season even …

(Memphis, TN) — The Cotton Board is pleased to announce the hiring of Laura Ehret as Vice President of Program Information, effective August 25. In this role, Ehret will oversee the organization’s communications division, guiding efforts to keep cotton producers, importers, and industry partners informed and engaged with the Cotton Research and Promotion Program. “Laura brings a high level of …

A common question we’ve been fielding since passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill: “with all this money coming from the Federal government, why do farmers keep complaining?” It’s generally followed by: “you just can’t make some people happy.” There’s no question the Federal government has provided a robust level of assistance. For example, the American Relief Act in December 2024 provided $30.78 …