Broadcast Newsline: November 8, 2013

In its initial meeting last week, the Farm Bill Conference Committee took steps to develop new farm legislation.

Today's Cotton Newsline is 4 cuts. All cuts are Robbie Minnich, Senior Government Relations Representative for the National Cotton Council office in Washington, D.C.

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In its initial meeting last week, the Farm Bill Conference Committee took steps in developing new farm legislation. Robbie Minnich, Senior Government Relations Representative for the National Cotton Council office in Washington, D.C., gives us a breakdown of meeting and its attendees.

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As expected, the differing opinions on the depth of cuts to nutrition programs, dairy policy, country of origin labeling and an emphasis on the importance of crop insurance were featured in most statements.

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The cotton program was also mentioned.

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Steps toward a budget resolution were also taken according to Minnich.

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