Broadcast Newsline: February 24, 2010

The National Cotton Council expressed concern that the Supreme Court’s determination to allow a clearly incorrect lower court decision to stand would have significant negative repercussions on US agriculture.

This week’s Cotton Newsline is 3 cuts.  All cuts are Keith Menchey, manager of science and environmental issues for the National Cotton Council.

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The National Cotton Council expressed concern that the Supreme Court’s determination to allow a clearly incorrect lower court decision to stand would have significant negative repercussions on US agriculture.  Keith Menchey, manager of science and environmental issues for the Council, says there was no explanation for the decision.

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Menchey says they are concerned this could affect other pesticide applications.

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According to Menchey, the focus has now shifted to the Environmental Protection Agency which has about 18 months to draft regulations informing farmers how they plan to implement these new requirements.

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