No Plans to Name Cottonseed as an Oilseed

Dan May 25, 2017 Cotton

The U.S. cotton industry has been working for some time to get cottonseed designated as a covered commodity, making it eligible for the Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs. But according to a story from Stephanie Ho, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue indicates he is not likely to name cottonseed as an oilseed.

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