USDA Announces Appointments Cotton Board dparker Fri, 05/22/2026 - 13:29 Date May 22, 2026 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of 10 producer members, 10 producer alternate members, seven importer members, seven alternate members and one advisor to serve three-year terms on the Cotton Board from Jan. 1, 2026, through Dec. 31, 2028. Additionally, USDA appointed four individuals to fill board vacancies.Alabama: Member John Newby and Alternate Shep…