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One Big Beautiful Bill Creates Opportunity for Cotton Farmers

Alabama cotton farmers are encouraged to contact their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office given recent changes to Stacked Income Protection Program (STAX) coverage, Agriculture Risk Program (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) options.

Signed into law July 4, the One, Big Beautiful Bill resulted in updated reference prices applying to the 2025 crop year. Normally, cotton farmers who selected the STAX coverage option were not eligible for enrollment in Agriculture Risk Program (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC). However, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) acknowledges these farmers may have taken the PLC option instead had they known Congress would adjust the reference prices for the 2025 crop year.

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Why Port Infrastructure is Key to Growing Canada's Farms and Economy

Video: Why Port Infrastructure is Key to Growing Canada's Farms and Economy

Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) knows that strong, modern port infrastructure is vital to the success of Canada’s agriculture. When our ports grow, Ontario grain farmers and Canadian farms grow too—and when we grow, Canada grows.

In this video, we highlight the importance of investing in port infrastructure and how these investments are key to growing Ontario agriculture and supporting global trade. The footage showcases the strength of both Ontario’s farming landscapes and vital port operations, including some key visuals from HOPA Ports, which we are grateful to use in this project.

Ontario’s grain farmers rely on efficient, sustainable ports and seaway systems to move grain to markets around the world. Port investments are crucial to increasing market access, driving economic growth, and ensuring food security for all Canadians.

Why Port Infrastructure Matters:

Investing in Ports = Investing in Farms: Modernized ports support the export of Canadian grain, driving growth in agriculture.

Sustainable Growth: Learn how stronger ports reduce environmental impact while boosting economic stability.

Global Trade Opportunities: Improved port and seaway systems help farmers access new global markets for their grain.

Stronger Communities: Investment in ports means more stable jobs and economic growth for rural communities across Ontario and Canada.

We are proud to support the ongoing investment in port infrastructure and to shine a light on its vital role in feeding the world and securing a prosperous future for Canadian agriculture.

Special thanks to HOPA Ports for providing some of the stunning port footage featured in this video.