Texas Congressman Ronny Jackson has introduced the Agriculture Infrastructure Stability Act, legislation aimed at stabilizing the cotton industry after years of drought and market volatility. The Dallas Express reports that the bill directs the Department of Agriculture’s Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) to create new insurance policies that would give cotton farmers more incentives to harvest after early-season crop losses. Republican leaders say the measure would help keep cotton moving through the supply chain — protecting not just farmers but also gins, warehouses, small businesses, and co-ops that rely on steady production. “We must ensure that both our cotton farmers and supply chain have the support they need to remain viable for future generations,” Jackson said when announcing the bill. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller quickly endorsed the legislation, calling it “exactly the kind of direct intervention our cotton industry needs.”
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