# Ultra-low Gossypol Cottonseed Gets Boost

> USDA-APHIS is considering non-regulated status for a ultra-low gossypol cottonseed variety (TAM66274) developed at Texas A&M and funded by Cotton Incorporated. The technology would lower gossypol, allowing cottonseed to be used more widely in animal feed.

- Date: 2020-11-13 · published 2020-11-13T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: policy · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/50274-ultra-low-gossypol-cottonseed-gets-boost
- Commodities: [Cottonseed Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CSM.md)

## Why it matters

If approved, more cottonseed could enter feed rations as a protein source, adding supply that could weigh on cottonseed meal prices over time.

## Read by commodity

- CSM: bearish ▼

## Sources

- drovers.com: https://www.drovers.com/news/ultra-low-gossypol-cottonseed-gets-boost

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