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Trust Protocol Marks Sixth Year of Record Growth with 2.58 Million Acres

The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol announced its sixth consecutive year of growth, with 2.58 million planted acres enrolled for 2025, including 18,500 acres in Arizona.

The Trust Protocol reports an 18% rise from the prior year. Grower participation also increased by 14%, now totaling 1,512 U.S. cotton farmers. This growth highlights the program’s value amid challenges like fluctuating input costs, variable weather, and shifting market demands.

Participating growers gain data-driven insights to optimize practices, understand their environmental footprint, and demonstrate responsible farming through verified metrics.

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OFA statement on Canada-U.S. trade escalation and Canadian counter-tariffs

Video: OFA statement on Canada-U.S. trade escalation and Canadian counter-tariffs



Following the implementation of Canadian counter-tariffs on approximately $27.6 billion in U.S. imports earlier this week, the immediate retaliatory measures announced by the United States, including threatened import bans on Canadian dairy and alcoholic beverage products, underscore the dangerous trajectory of this dispute. Tariff escalation is not a long-term solution.

As consumers on both sides of the border struggle with food affordability, trade disruptions and retaliatory measures only exacerbate these challenges. Ontario farmers continue to urge both federal governments to return to the negotiating table and secure a fair, durable trade agreement that protects producers and processors across North America.