Cotton Board (United States)

The Cotton Board is a non-profit, research and promotion organization that operates programs aimed at increasing the demand for and profitability of cotton. Established in 1966, its programs are authorized by the Cotton Research and Promotion Act and are funded by assessments on all U.S. cotton producers and importers. These assessments are collected and administered by the Cotton Board.

The board's primary functions include overseeing the implementation of cotton research and promotion programs, partnering with Cotton Incorporated (a separate research and promotion organization) to fund these programs, and ensuring compliance with the Cotton Research and Promotion Act. The types of programs funded encompass a broad range, including agricultural research, consumer marketing, new product development, supply chain education, and market data.

The Cotton Board consists of representatives from various sectors of the cotton industry, including cotton producers and cotton importers. Board members are nominated by certified producer organizations and importer organizations and are appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture. The board's activities are subject to oversight by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).