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(Washington, D.C., June 1, 2026) – Last week, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, unveiled The Great American Cotton Plan (PDF, 2.7 MB). This plan received widespread support across the country.
Here is what they are saying:
Administration
Administrator Kelly Loeffler – “Proud to stand with Secretary Rollins, Representative Ciscomani, and our incredible American farmers in Arizona to launch USDA’s Great American Cotton Plan. The Trump Administration is working every day to ensure that our producers come first. This plan is part of our effort to strengthen American agriculture, rebuild domestic industry, and put farmers back at the center of our economy.”
Secretary Robert F. Kennedy – “Yes: plant, not plastic. Proud to support USDA, Secretary Rollins, and the Great American Cotton Plan. American-grown cotton supports our farmers, strengthens rural communities, fuels U.S. manufacturing, and gives families a natural alternative to synthetic, plastic-based materials. This plan helps Make America Healthy Again.”
Environmental Protection Agency – “Supporting American farmers means supporting American-made products and healthier communities. EPA is proud to support efforts to strengthen U.S. cotton production and help bring this critical industry back.”
Congress
Representative Juan Ciscomani – “Arizona has long been a leader in U.S. cotton production, and I’m grateful to help unveil a plan to revitalize the cotton industry and support the hardworking producers who keep it thriving.”
Representative Robert Aderholt – “Great news from USDA for our American farmers and families!”
Representative Rick Allen – “Georgia is consistently a top state for cotton production and acres planted—with the industry providing over 50,000 jobs statewide and an economic impact exceeding $3 billion. Great to see USDA [and] Secretary Rollins prioritizing U.S. cotton producers with the Great American Cotton Plan!”
Senator Marsha Blackburn – Thank you, Secretary Rollins, for rolling out the Great American Cotton Plan! Boosting domestic cotton production is a win for American producers and rural communities in Tennessee.
Chairman John Boozman – “I appreciate Secretary Rollins work to bolster American cotton producers and am proud USDA is implementing these long-needed improvements for farmers. Many of these were secured in the Working Families Tax Cuts to help our farmers plan for a successful future. I remain committed to building off this foundation with Farm Bill 2.0 and advancing other important initiatives like the Buying American Cotton Act (BACA).”
Senator Katie Britt-Boyd – “Thank you, Secretary Rollins, for putting American cotton first. Producers in Alabama and across the Southeast rely on strong markets and regulatory certainty, and this plan delivers. In the Senate, I will continue championing the Buying American Cotton Act to provide stability for our producers at home. I’m proud to support those who grow our high-quality, Made in America cotton”
Representative Buddy Carter – “The Great American Cotton Plan is about putting American cotton farmers first. Thanks to the leadership of President Trump and Secretary Rollins, we are expanding markets, boosting demand for American-grown cotton, and protecting our farmers. This plan is good for rural Georgia and communities across the nation that produce quality, American cotton.”
Representative Eli Crane – “Good news for rural Arizona.”
Representative Monica De La Cruz – “Cotton is the best natural, breathable, and soft fabric option – and even better – 40% of America’s cotton is grown in Texas! Thank you, Secretary Rollins, for putting our farmers first and boosting the American cotton industry – which contributes billions annually to the Texas economy.”
Representative Paul Gosar – “Arizona was built on the 5 C’s – and cotton helped build the American West. Proud to support Secretary Rollins’ Great American Cotton Plan to strengthen US Ag, expand markets for American-grown cotton and put our farmers first!”
Senator Hyde-Smith – “The facts don’t lie: American-grown cotton represents only 4 million of 20 million bales consumed in the U.S. each year. The Trump Administration and Secretary Rollins are doing right by our farmers and consumers by promoting American-grown cotton with the Great American Cotton Plan. It puts our farmers first, supports long-term sustainability for the industry, and provides the American people with safe, affordable, and natural fibers that we should be using.”
Representative Ronny Jackson – “After House Republicans delivered major wins for cotton producers through the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, Secretary Rollins is taking it even further. From boosting demand and expanding export markets to protecting growers and strengthening U.S. mills, USDA is working to keep American cotton competitive at home and abroad.”
Representative Frank Lucas – “American cotton producers are a critical industry, and consumers benefit from the expansion of production, affordability, and quality of cotton. Secretary Rollins is putting American producers first, which will maximize the cotton industry’s potential both domestically along with exports abroad.”
Representative Barry Moore – “Thank you, Secretary Rollins. It’s time to put American Farmers first!”
Representative August Pfluger – “Texas is proud to be the largest producer of cotton in the United States. I am thrilled to support Secretary Rollins’ Great American Cotton Plan to boost the purchase and use of American-grown cotton. This plan only builds on our work in Congress to break open new markets for farmers and ensure that what’s grown and made here stays at the forefront of global trade.”
Representative David Rouzer – “North Carolina is both a top cotton-producing state and the country’s #1 textile manufacturer, contributing over $300 million a year to our state’s economy. USDA’s investment in U.S. cotton through the Great American Cotton Plan will support growers and strengthen the textile industry across North Carolina.”
Senator Tommy Tuberville – “Alabamians know there is nothing better than cotton grown in the U.S.A. Thank you, Secretary Rollins for putting our farmers first and Making American Cotton Great Again!”
Representative Roger Williams – “Texas is proud to be home to many American cotton producers. As a proud cosponsor of the Buying American Cotton Act, I am excited to support Secretary Rollin’s Great American Cotton Plan, which will continue Congress’ efforts to boost the purchase and use of American-grown cotton. I am proud to be part of the nationwide effort to expand markets for American cotton producers and support products made right here in Texas and the USA.”
Stakeholders
American Cotton Shippers Association – “Today’s announcement of USDA’s Great American Cotton Plan is an important step toward strengthening the U.S. cotton industry and supporting the growers, merchants, manufacturers, and rural communities that depend on it. The plan prioritizes cotton demand growth, export competitiveness, domestic manufacturing, and policies that reinforce American agriculture’s global leadership. Cotton supports more than 125,000 U.S. jobs and contributes over $21 billion annually to the economy. A stronger cotton sector means a stronger rural America. ACSA appreciates USDA’s focus on expanding opportunities for U.S. cotton and promoting natural fibers at home and abroad.”
The Cotton Board – “The Cotton Research and Promotion Program is pleased with the USDA announcement of The Great American Cotton Plan to assist American farmers and revive the U.S. cotton industry.”
Georgia Cotton Commission – “Real Georgians Wear Cotton. The Official fabric of the State of Georgia.”
The National Cotton Council – “The National Cotton Council (NCC) commends Secretary Brooke Rollins and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) announcement today of the Great American Cotton Plan and welcomes the support of America’s cotton farmers. NCC also thanks President Trump and congressional leaders for the cotton and tax provisions in the Working Families Tax Cuts Act and other recent actions that help cotton farmers plan ahead, reinvest in their operations, and keep family farms viable for the next generation. Together, these efforts make meaningful progress in strengthening the farm safety net, improving risk management tools, and supporting rural America.”
Tennessee Farm Bureau – “We greatly appreciate Secretary Rollins’ leadership addressing the severe challenges our nation’s cotton industry is facing and put a spotlight back on American cotton. We look forward to working with USDA to ensure the longevity of America’s cotton industry.”
Texas Farm Bureau – “Texas Farm Bureau appreciates USDA’s work through The Great American Cotton Plan to strengthen the future of our cotton industry. Cotton is the number one crop in Texas and plays a vital role in supporting farm families, rural communities and our state’s economy. The plan’s focus on increasing domestic demand, expanding market access and addressing risk challenges for farmers is an important step forward that will help ensure U.S. cotton remains competitive.”
Mississippi Farm Bureau – “Thank you, Secretary Rollins and USDA for backing Mississippi’s cotton, farmers and Mississippi Farm Bureau members with The Great American Cotton Plan.”
Tennessee Department of Agriculture – “Cotton supports Tennessee farm income, rural jobs and our Ag economy. Choose plants, not plastic. Choose cotton.”
American Conservation Coalition – “Synthetic fibers and foreign plastics don’t belong in American closets or in American soil. The Great American Cotton Plan is a win for farmers, manufacturers, and anyone who cares about the words “Made in America.”
MAHA Action – “The USDA just announced The Great American Cotton Plan. A major push to promote natural fibers over petroleum-based synthetics, support American cotton farmers, and revive U.S. textile manufacturing.”
Press Coverage
KOLD 13: Agriculture secretary announces “Great American Cotton Plan” at Marana farm – Daniel Pacheco, a third-generation cotton farmer, started working on his family’s farm at 8 years old and never stopped. “I’ve been a cotton farmer since I was born, basically,” Pacheco said. “Cottonseed is used in making cooking oils; the fiber is used for clothing, sheeting, towels, linens, whatever,” he said. Pacheco said he is excited about Rollins’ visit to discuss the plan…“The main thing we’re facing right now is low commodity prices while all of our inputs have gotten more and more expensive. It’s getting to the point where our margins of profit are almost nonexistent,” he said. He said that is exactly why a cotton plan like the one the USDA is rolling out is necessary. He thinks it could have a real positive effect on farmers and ranchers in southern Arizona.
Eastern Arizona Courier: USDA announces cotton plan with potential implications for Graham County growers – Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the Great American Cotton Plan, which USDA described as a broad effort to support cotton farmers, textile manufacturers and related industries. The announcement could have implications in Graham County, where cotton remains one of the county’s most important agricultural commodities. USDA’s 2022 Census of Agriculture reported $29.4 million in cotton and cottonseed sales in Graham County, ranking the county second in Arizona among counties where cotton sales rankings were reported.
The Georgia Virtue: Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Talks ‘Great American Cotton Plan’ – “The Great American Cotton Plan is a historic investment in American fiber production and promotion, and as one of the nation’s top cotton producers, it is a huge win for cotton farmers in every corner of our state,” said Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper. “I’m deeply grateful to Secretary Brooke Rollins and the Trump Administration for continuing to deliver on their promise to put farmers first and restore prosperity to Rural America.
The Dallas Express: ‘Plant, Not Plastic’: Great American Cotton Plan Revives U.S. Cotton Industry – The initiative addresses challenges facing the U.S. cotton sector, including a loss of global export leadership. Under the previous administration, the U.S. lost its position as the top cotton exporter to Brazil, according to Rollins. The plan seeks to reverse that trend with measures to protect growers from market volatility, support mills and processors, and promote “Plant, not plastic. America, not Brazil.” … The Great American Cotton Plan ties into ongoing administration priorities on domestic production, rural economies, and reducing dependence on foreign synthetics and imports. Implementation details and specific policy tools are expected to follow the launch.
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