Our ag groups in Texas

Can U.S. cotton's friends in Congress help protect important farm programs from budget cuts?


Lee Tiller
Ginner
Odem, Texas

Our ag groups in Texas are pretty optimistic that our friends in Congress will protect cotton programs, and it all starts with Sen. Lincoln in Arkansas. She means a lot to our industry, and we need for her to win re-election so that she can maintain her position as chairman of the Senate Ag Committee. Also, I have a lot of confidence in the National Cotton Council's ability to represent us and cultivate important relationships in Washington.

 
Van Murphy
Ginner
Quitman, Ga.

I'll be the first one to tell you that we always have challenges in Congress when it comes to protecting important cotton programs. This year is no different. Having said that, I am hopeful that folks like Sen. Lincoln and Sen. Chambliss will be able to lead the charge in helping us hold on to our programs. I know we're in a tough budget environment, but the cotton industry needs all of its friends to step forward and help out. Agriculture seems to always have a target on its back, and we simply can't give up. Too much is at stake right now.

source : cottonfarming