| Cotton Board |
| Function |
Oversight, Funding and Program Information |
| Mission |
To serve U.S. producers and importers of cotton and cotton products by effectively and efficiently
governing the Research & Promotion Program so that it leads to increased demand and consumption of cotton. |
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Congressional passage of the Cotton Research & Promotion Act of 1966 established the Cotton Board to
administer and oversee the Cotton Research & Promotion Program. Based in Memphis, Tennessee, the
Cotton Board contracts with Cotton Incorporated to conduct the Cotton Research & Promotion Program. |
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- Reviews and approves Cotton Incorporated’s annual program and budget
- Collects the per-bale assessments on U.S. Upland cotton and the importer assessments on Upland cotton
products imported into the U.S. that fund Cotton Incorporated activities
- Serves as a liaison to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and, through its Field Service
and Importer Representatives, acts as a direct link to Cotton Incorporated
- Provides updates to cotton producers and importers about Cotton Research & Promotion activities
- Conducts tours of Cotton Incorporated's World Headquarters and Research Center in Cary, North
Carolina to give producers the opportunity to see how their assessment dollars are working to build
demand and profitability for cotton and cotton products
- Conducts producer and importer information campaigns through the Cotton Belt media about
Research & Promotion Program activities and achievements
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| National Cotton Council |
| Function |
Legislative, Regulatory and Public Policy Issues |
| Mission |
To ensure the ability of all U.S. cotton industry segments to compete effectively and profitably
in the raw cotton, oil seed and U.S.-manufactured product markets at home and abroad. |
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Based in Memphis, Tennessee, The National Cotton Council is the organization representing all seven
segments of the U.S. raw cotton industry, which voluntarily funds and directs its activities. |
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- Works to assure favorable legislation and regulatory policies through Washington representation on
issues such as farm legislation, disaster relief and federal research support
- Works to strengthen the ability of the industry to compete profitably in worldwide fiber and oil seed
markets
- Manages research and educational programs funded by the Cotton Foundation, conducting overseas
promotions of U.S. cotton through Cotton Council International and providing staff and support services
for the National Cotton Ginners Association
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| Cotton Incorporated |
| Function |
Cotton Research and Consumer Targeted Promotions |
| Mission |
To increase the demand for and profitability of cotton through research and promotion. |
| Info |
Best recognized by the Seal of Cotton, Cotton Incorporated is the research and marketing company
representing U.S. Upland cotton. Cotton Incorporated's World Headquarters and Research Facility is
located in Cary, North Carolina, while the Consumer Marketing Headquarters is located in New York,
New York. Cotton Incorporated also has offices in Los Angeles, Mexico, Osaka, Shanghai and Singapore. |
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- Uses innovative marketing initiatives to build awareness of the Seal of Cotton and showcase the
versatility of cotton apparel, while helping U.S. manufacturers and retailers merchandise cotton products
- Conducts agricultural research in crop management and biotechnology areas to enhance cotton’s
competitive worldwide market position
- Provides hands-on technical support teams to mill customers – from fiber processing to problem solving
in yarn and fabric production
- Allocates 7.5 percent of producer assessment funds to State Support Programs for regional cotton
research and promotion projects
- Develops cutting-edge innovations that help keep cotton one of the best selling fibers in the world
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