http://www.cotton.org/IssuesSat, 25 May 2013 11:13:50 +0000CommonSpot Content ServerThe NCC congratulated House Agriculture Committee Chairman Lucas (R-OK) and Ranking Member Peterson (D-MN) for their efforts in moving new farm legislation through that Committee.http://www.cotton.org/news/releases/2013/hseagbill.cfmhttp://www.cotton.org/news/releases/2013/hseagbill.cfmThu, 16 May 2013 17:21:38 +0000The NCC appreciates the work of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry Committee for producing a farm bill that includes provisions supported by the cotton industry.http://www.cotton.org/news/releases/2013/senfrm.cfmhttp://www.cotton.org/news/releases/2013/senfrm.cfmTue, 14 May 2013 21:28:21 +0000The NCC has scheduled dates and locations for the 2013 Producer Information Exchange (P.I.E.) Program. Sponsored by Bayer CropScience through a grant to The Cotton Foundation, the program is now in its 25th year of helping its U.S. cotton producer participants maximize on-farm efficiency.http://www.cotton.org/news/releases/2013/13pietour.cfmhttp://www.cotton.org/news/releases/2013/13pietour.cfmFri, 10 May 2013 20:52:30 +0000The NCC joined with other agricultural organizations on a letter to Congressional members opposing the Genetically Engineered Food Right-to-Know Act.http://www.cotton.org/issues/2013/upload/13gelabelingletter.pdfhttp://www.cotton.org/issues/2013/upload/13gelabelingletter.pdfFri, 10 May 2013 16:42:47 +0000NCC President/CEO Mark Lange sent a letter to FSA Administrator Garcia expressing gratitude for the release of farm program payment funds and requesting a date for release of EAAP funds, which have been similarly placed on hold due to budget constraints.http://www.cotton.org/issues/2013/garlet.cfmhttp://www.cotton.org/issues/2013/garlet.cfmFri, 10 May 2013 15:40:10 +0000In a letter to Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Stabenow (D-MI) and Ranking Member Cochran (R-MS), nine Cotton Belt Senators successfully urged inclusion of the Economic Adjustment Assistance Program (EAAP) for domestic textile manufacturers in the Senate farm bill document.http://www.cotton.org/issues/2013/eaapissue.cfmhttp://www.cotton.org/issues/2013/eaapissue.cfmThu, 09 May 2013 22:19:50 +0000A letter to Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Stabenow (D-MI) and Ranking Member Cochran (R-MS), nine Cotton Belt Senators urged inclusion of the Economic Adjustment Assistance Program (EAAP) for domestic textile manufacturers in the Senate farm bill document.http://www.cotton.org/issues/2013/upload/13eaaplettermay.pdfhttp://www.cotton.org/issues/2013/upload/13eaaplettermay.pdfThu, 09 May 2013 22:11:38 +0000The NCC prepared a document outlining provisions of the Economic Adjustment Assistance Program (EAAP) for domestic textile manufacturers.http://www.cotton.org/issues/2013/eaapreference.cfmhttp://www.cotton.org/issues/2013/eaapreference.cfmThu, 09 May 2013 21:54:25 +0000Sen. Pryor’s (D-AR) amendment 801 to the Water Resources Development Act of 2013 -- a revision to the EPA Oil Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) rule for farms and ranches -- was accepted by unanimous consent in the Senate Environment & Public Works Committee on May 8.http://www.cotton.org/issues/2013/pryoramend.cfmhttp://www.cotton.org/issues/2013/pryoramend.cfmThu, 09 May 2013 16:04:11 +0000The NCC joined with 43 other organizations on a letter to Senate Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry Chairman Stabenow (D-MI) and Ranking Member Cochran (R-MS) conveying support for crop insurance and opposition to provisions that will limit its effectiveness as their Committee and the full Senate prepare to consider a comprehensive farm bill.http://www.cotton.org/issues/2013/upload/13cropinsletmay1.pdfhttp://www.cotton.org/issues/2013/upload/13cropinsletmay1.pdfFri, 03 May 2013 16:51:17 +0000