This week’s Cotton Newsline is four cuts. All cuts are Dale Thompson, Manager of Marketing and Processing Technology for the National Cotton Council.
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The phyto-sanitary inspection program has been around for the past 25 years. Dale Thompson, Manager of Marketing and Processing Technology for the National Cotton Council explains why the program was started.
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USDA-APHIS liked how well the program was working domestically they decided to use it in the International arena. But with revised trade agreements in the last few years USDA-APHIS needed a program that would comply with international standards.
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USDA-APHIS and the National Cotton Council are also looking at ways to make the phyto-sanitary certification process more efficient.
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Electronic phytos could speed up the process but there are still some things to over come.
