Southern Cotton Growers, Inc.

Southern Cotton Growers, Inc. (SCG) is a nonprofit certified producer organization with a membership consisting of cotton producers operating diversified farming operations in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. Since its inception in 1964, Southern Cotton Growers has effectively shaped and advocated for polices that provide a foundation for a viable cotton industry in the Southeast.

Our Background

Southern Cotton Growers, Inc. develops policy by achieving consensus among its members. A Board of Directors, comprised of leaders from the six southeastern states, constantly communicates with other cotton and commodity organizations, Members of Congress and the Administration. SCG’s efforts ensure Southeast cotton producers’ priorities are included in legislation guiding commodity, research, and promotion programs.

A green John Deere tractor with front dual wheels pulls two side-mounted planters on a three-point hitch in a large, tilled field during the planting season.

A low-angle view of a single row of young cotton plant seedlings growing in a tilled field under a bright, hazy sky during sunrise or sunset.

A wide-angle view of a large agricultural field of young, green cotton plants growing in parallel rows under a bright, partly cloudy sky.

A close-up view of a cotton plant featuring large, green leaves, several bright pink flowers, unopened buds, and young green bolls (fruit pods).

A close-up of a cotton plant with fluffy white open bolls ready for harvest, and browning, drying leaves on reddish stalks.

A green John Deere cotton picker works in a field of white, mature cotton, next to a freshly ejected large, yellow-green wrapped round cotton bale.

SCG members and staff:

Maintain working relationships with all Members of the House and Senate who represent the Southeastern United States.
Have a proven track record for successful policy development, adoption, and implementation at the national level.
Play an active role in national organizations by providing leadership, input and direction on behalf of producers in the Southeastern states.

SCG participates in and supports the activities of:

National Cotton Council of America – the US cotton industry’s central organization dedicated to ensuring all seven segments of the industry can compete effectively and profitably at home and abroad.
Cotton Council International – the export promotion arm of the National Cotton Council of America working to promote increased consumption of U.S. cotton fiber and manufactured cotton products around the globe via their COTTON USA brand.
Cotton Board – provides oversight and administration of the Cotton Research & Promotion Program for U.S. upland cotton.
Cotton Incorporated – conducts research to benefit every link in the cotton supply chain and develops promotions that enhance the positive image and consumption of cotton and cotton products.

Resources

Access to valuable tools such as compliance guidance, research reports, educational materials, and regulatory updates to support your role in the cotton industry.

Industry News

Receive timely updates on our website including market trends, commodity reports, and calls to action that keep you informed and engaged.

Collective voice in Washington and beyond

Opportunities to support advocacy efforts that influence policies and regulations impacting the cotton industry. Whether a grower or a ginner, your membership helps strengthen the cotton community.