Source: FARM DOC DAILY, UNIV. OF ILLINOIS, 9/13/17


As the farm bill debate continues to pick up speed, cotton remains one of the most prominent issues. The most recent development can be found in the Senate Agriculture Appropriations bill (S.1603), which contains a provision directing the Secretary of Agriculture to designate cottonseed as a covered commodity. Doing so would make cottonseed eligible for farm program payments beginning with the 2018 crop year. This article reviews the provisions for cottonseed. The appropriations bill also contains changes to the dairy program which will be discussed in a future article.

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