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Brooke Rollins: “Brazil overtook American cotton in 2023.”

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Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins: China, Food Security & the Future of American Farming

Published May 29, 2026 | Video Starts at 25:22

Research is beginning to show that that has been extremely, extremely detrimental to our health. So as we're working to shore up agriculture in America, Brazil overtook American cotton in 2023. We've got to bring it back. And it's time to show our cotton growers some love. So we're really excited about that opportunity. (25:22–25:26)

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Asserts that Brazil surpassed the United States in cotton production in 2023.

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