Nothing Seems To Discourage Larry McClendon These Days
The challenges for McClendon increased dramatically when other events such as an economic recession and shrinking cotton acreage were added into the mix.
"Let's put it this way," he says. "It was the perfect storm with a lot of issues coming together at the same time. And if it weren't for the National Cotton Council's efforts, none of us would be here right now."
A Farm Bill That Works
McClendon is particularly proud of how the 2008 Farm Bill came into being. It wasn't perfect, but it turned out better than he anticipated.
As for the WTO negotiations, he believes the NCC is effectively fighting this battle, and he is confident U.S. trade representatives understand that cotton can't be the sacrificial lamb.
"I hope we've turned the corner on the WTO talks," he says. "The main thing is that we have to fight the battles in Washington every day. That's just the way it is.
"I'm incredibly optimistic about the future because of better prices, yields trending up and hopefully better weather. My message to other farmers is be persistent and keep the faith. Many years from now we'll look back on these days and be proud of how we somehow got through them."
source : cottonfarming
The challenges for McClendon increased dramatically when other events such as an economic recession and shrinking cotton acreage were added into the mix.
"Let's put it this way," he says. "It was the perfect storm with a lot of issues coming together at the same time. And if it weren't for the National Cotton Council's efforts, none of us would be here right now."
A Farm Bill That Works
McClendon is particularly proud of how the 2008 Farm Bill came into being. It wasn't perfect, but it turned out better than he anticipated.
As for the WTO negotiations, he believes the NCC is effectively fighting this battle, and he is confident U.S. trade representatives understand that cotton can't be the sacrificial lamb.
"I hope we've turned the corner on the WTO talks," he says. "The main thing is that we have to fight the battles in Washington every day. That's just the way it is.
"I'm incredibly optimistic about the future because of better prices, yields trending up and hopefully better weather. My message to other farmers is be persistent and keep the faith. Many years from now we'll look back on these days and be proud of how we somehow got through them."
source : cottonfarming
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