USDA "Listening Session" March 27th on Wool and Pima Cotton Provisions in the Farm Bill

On February 7, 2014, the 2014 Farm Bill (Pub. L. 113-79) was signed into law. Three provisions relating to pima cotton and wool are of special interest to the U.S. textile industry

SEC. 12314. PIMA AGRICULTURE COTTON TRUST FUND.

SEC. 12315. AGRICULTURE WOOL APPAREL MANUFACTURERS TRUST FUND.

SEC. 12316. WOOL RESEARCH AND PROMOTION.

The Secretary of Agriculture and the respective USDA agencies are working to implement the provisions of the 2014 Farm Bill as expeditiously as possible to meet the needs of producers and other stakeholders. In order to implement the provisions expeditiously and to ensure transparency, it is important to hear from stakeholders to be aware of their priorities, concerns, or requests. USDA is hosting, in Washington, D.C., a listening session for initial public input about the new programs. The listening session will be on March 27, 2014, and will begin at 9:00 a.m. and is scheduled to end by 5:00 p.m. The two Miscellaneous Title provisions related to the Trust Funds for pima cotton and wool are the last item on the day-long agenda. David Trumbull, Principal, Agathon Associates, will be attending this listening session on behalf of his clients in the wool trade.