This week’s Cotton Newsline is 3 cuts. All cuts are Eddie Smith Chairman of the National Cotton Council.
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In testimony before the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management, NCC Chairman Eddie Smith stressed that stable farm policy is essential for the
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In summarizing ’08 farm law key aspects, Smith said that the NCC continues to support that law's cotton program components.
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Looking ahead to future policy, Smith acknowledged that the ’12 farm bill debate will take place with several new and increased points of pressure, including the record budget deficit.