This week’s Cotton Newsline is 3 cuts. All cuts are Dr. Gary Adams, Vice-President of Economics and Policy Analysis for the National Cotton Council.
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The House and Senate Conferees have concluded work on the 2008 farm bill. Congress expects to vote on the bill next week. According to Dr. Gary Adams, Vice-President of Economics and Policy Analysis for the National Cotton Council, the conference report contains many of the cotton industry’s farm bill priorities.
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Adams says the bill contains some concerns as well.
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Adams believes it will take a strong effort by the cotton industry along with other commodity, conservation, nutrition and agri-businesses to ensure passage.