NCC Statement on House Farm Bill Package

May 13, 2025
Contact: Marjory Walker
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The National Cotton Council applauds the bill set for markup by the House Agriculture Committee later today, which contains critical farm safety net improvements. "I commend Chairman Thompson and the other members of the committee for extending a lifeline to our cotton farmers, who have been grappling with soaring production costs and depressed market prices," said NCC Chairman Patrick Johnson, a producer from Tunica, MS. "The bill significantly boosts the farmer safety net, makes vital improvements to the marketing loan program, and reinstates crucial support for our domestic textile manufacturers. While we would have preferred moving our priorities under a regular order bipartisan farm bill as in years past, the reality is that our farmers are hurting now, and this legislation will help many of them hold on."

The NCC strongly urges approval of this legislation. "Our industry is dedicated to collaborating with leadership of the House and Senate to ensure its final passage in the coming months. Together, we can help our farmers and ensure the future of American cotton," said Johnson.