Agriculture Committees’ Leaders Commended For Farm Policy Efforts
Cotton industry leaders commend the leaders of the respective agriculture committees and Cotton Belt Senators and Representatives for their unwavering efforts to enact predictable farm policy in a timely manner for the '13 crop year and beyond.
January 2, 2013
Contact:
Marjory Walker
(901) 274-9030
MEMPHIS – Cotton industry leaders commend the leaders of the respective agriculture committees and Cotton Belt Senators and Representatives for their unwavering efforts to enact predictable farm policy in a timely manner for the 2013 crop year and beyond.
The industry looks forward to continuing to work for prompt enactment of balanced long-term policy that is fiscally responsible, consistent with U.S. trade obligations and provides certainty for farmers, consumers, agribusinesses and rural communities.
The industry also welcomes the action of Congress in reforming the estate tax to lessen the devastating economic impact it can have on farm families who want to continue producing food and fiber in future generations.
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