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Georgia Cotton Farmer Discusses Farm Economy

Dan Cotton, Georgia

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The U.S. Senate is working on passing a disaster aid bill to provide assistance for farmers hurt by storm damage, including those affected by Hurricane Michael last October. The U.S. House did pass a disaster bill last week, and now congressional leaders and the White House are working on a bipartisan bill that can get through the Senate. Last week Colquitt County Georgia farmer Bart Davis, who is also Chairman of the Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC), told a House subcommittee that U.S. producers are facing a “perfect storm” of problems.

GCC Executive Director Richey Seaton explains why Davis was in Washington D.C.

For more information contact the Georgia Cotton Commission office in Perry.