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With the 2018 season approaching, there are some changes made that will affects farmers and landowners. Click the links below to learn more from UGA Extension Economists Dr. Don Shurley and Dr. Adam Rabinowitz:

The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018

MYA Prices and Calculating Payments with Seed Cotton PL

UGA Extension Economists are working on a decision aid to assist growers.

 

2018 Seed Cotton Information Conference Calls/Webinars Set

U.S. cotton industry members are encouraged to participate in NCC-hosted regional information conference calls/webinars on February 19 and 20 regarding provisions of the Seed Cotton Program authorized under current farm law found at this link:

https://www.cotton.org/news/releases/2018/scot.cfm

The below information is from their website:

Monday, February 19, 2018

Georgia, Alabama, Florida

10:00 – 11:30 am Eastern

9:00 – 10:30 am Central

Alternative Date: Monday, February 26, 2018

All States

10:00 – 11:30 am Central

The National Cotton Council invites its members and interest organizations to participate in regional information conference calls/webinars regarding provisions of the recently authorized 2018 Seed Cotton farm program.  Information will be provided on the provisions of the Seed Cotton program including examples of support levels under various price scenarios and examples of generic base conversion options.  In addition, updates on the new farm bill will be provided.  Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions at the end of each session.

To participate, call either one of the conference lines below:

Dial- in number:  1-800-377-8846

Participation Code: 19679613#

Dial- in number:  1-800-220-9875

Participation Code: 83107462#

Select one of the four webinar links below. If you encounter problems with participation, please select one of the other three links.

Webinar links:

https://cotton.adobeconnect.com/seedcotton/

https://cotton.adobeconnect.com/seedcotton2/

https://cotton.adobeconnect.com/seedcotton3/

https://cotton.adobeconnect.com/seedcotton4/

If either the conference call or webinar link is at capacity, please select an alternate line or link. Questions will be taken at the end of the webinar in the chat section of the webinar or by audio on the conference line. As there is a limit on the number of participants per webinar, organizations, gins, etc. are urged to sponsor group participation.  All members are urged to participate in your respective regional calls.

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