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… effect of this ruling during the middle of growing season may prevent cotton and soybean farmers from using these products in combating weeds …
CONGRESSMAN BISHOP MEETS WITH FARMERS & INDUSTRY EXPERTS TO DISCUSS GEORGIA’S AGRICULTURE ECONOMY & FEDERAL PROGRAMS
… and agribusiness owners. He discussed the state of the peanut, pecan, cotton, fruit, and vegetable industries, which are vital to Georgia's … entire country, Georgia is #1 in pecans, peanuts, and broilers; #2 in cotton, watermelon, and cottonseed; #3 in peaches and cantaloupe; #4 in …
… are used across millions of acres of dicamba-tolerant soybean, cotton, and other crops to manage broadleaf weeds throughout the crop …
Rep. Bishop Stands With Farmers Against Misguided Agriculture Appropriations Bill
… that any decision made be based on hard science, stating, “We have cotton and peanuts and pecans in my district. We also have poultry. We … evidence. Not unnecessary regulation.” Another amendment singled out cotton farmers while ignoring other commodities with virtually …
CONGRESSMAN BISHOP, EX-IM BANK VICE CHAIR FELTON VISIT SWIFT SPINNING
… Headquartered in Columbus, Georgia, Swift Spinning produces cotton rings of spun yarn. After buying bulk cotton directly from the producers, the mill uses 32,640 spindles to produce 350,000 lbs. of spun cotton rings of yarn every week. Swift Spinning 100% cotton yarn is …
CONGRESSMAN BISHOP’S PREPARED STATEMENT FOR HOUSE AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE FARM BILL LISTENING SESSION
… pecans, blueberries, privately owned timberlands, and number two in cotton. Likewise, the district I represent is an agriculture district, leading the state in peanuts, cotton, pecans, fruits, vegetables, as well as family-owned … environment, because every commodity, whether corn, wheat, soy, or cotton and peanuts, is facing the lowest prices in decades. As a …
CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT ON TWO-YEAR BUDGET AGREEMENT
… pleased the bill includes my provisions that finally identify cotton seed as a named commodity. This important designation means cotton seed can now be eligible for Title I Agriculture Risk Coverage … Price Loss Coverage programs. This has been a major priority for the cotton industry for several years now, and this designation will go a …
Bishop to Host Town Hall with EPA Administrator
… Lynn Taylor; Mayor Barry Blount; Americus CEO - Charlotte Cotton; South Georgia Technical College President Mr. Sparky Reeves; … President of Georgia Farm Bureau Mr. Vincent "Zippy" Duvall; Georgia Cotton Commission Board Member & Farmer Jimmy Webb; Georgia Peanut …
Bishop Votes to Reduce Regulatory Burdens on Georgia Farmers
… law, the bill would overturn the misguided court decision in National Cotton Council v. EPA. "Over the last few years, the EPA has slowly but … for pesticides already authorized for sale by the FIFRA. The Georgia Cotton Commission, Georgia Peanut Commission, Georgia Farm Bureau and …
Albany Herald: Bishop, EPA Official to Visit Americus
… Lynn Taylor; Americus Mayor Barry Blount; Americus CEO Charlotte Cotton; South Georgia Technical College President Sparky Reeves; … Barnes; Georgia Farm Bureau President Vincent “Zippy” Duvall; Georgia Cotton Commission board member and farmer Jimmy Webb; Georgia Peanut …