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The National Cotton Council plans to push for cottonseed to be restored as a covered commodity under farm programs in 2017. Options include legislation or designation by the Agriculture Secretary, with budget neutrality a challenge.
Policy changes to farm safety nets could affect cotton acreage and cottonseed supply over time, but the impact on near-term feed prices is limited.
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