This week's Cotton Newline is 5 cuts.All cuts are Mark Lange, President and CEO of the National Cotton Council.
Suggested Introduction 1
It appears that the U.S. agriculture industry will more than likely incur a cut of approximately 30% from the base line that CBO has provided.Mark Lange, President and CEO of the National Cotton Council, says a cut that deep means all of U.S. agriculture will have to look at a different safety net.
Suggested Introduction 2
Lange says the U.S. cotton growers met in August 2011 to develop a policy proposal.
Suggested Introduction 3
Lange says the Council was a strong supporter of the Colombia free trade agreement.
Suggested Introduction 4
According to Lange the U.S. cotton industry expects to see a strong export market.
Suggested Introduction 5
Lange says the Council was involved in a comprehensive effort aimed at gaining critical information about cotton's position and potential in the market place.