Jim Costa actually said...

"However, it is my understanding the needed changes are being held up by OMB so what can you and the Secretary do to help get this done and how can this Committee be helpful?"

"Just like our friends in other parts of the cotton belt that produce upland cotton and are being harmed by the tariff situation with China, Pima cotton producers are also suffering due to lost market ..."

"One of the farm bill provisions important to many California cotton producers and other cotton growers in the Far West region is the Extra Long Staple (ELS) or Pima Competitiveness Program."

"Well, I thank the gentleman from South Dakota. There are a number of us who still actively farm, so I appreciate that."