Episodes
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Sliding Into 2024?
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
What's behind the recent slide in cotton prices - especially as harvest is wrapping up? Texas A&M Cotton Economist Dr. John Robinson joins the podcast to share his perspective on why, what it means, and what may be ahead moving into 2024.
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
Finding New Life and New Uses for Old Cotton
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
Examining Soil Health’s Value to Cotton
Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
The Soil Health Institute's Jessica Kelton joins the podcast to discuss the Institute's research and outreach programs and the value they offer to cotton growers and their farms.
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
How Unprecedented Politics Could Impact a New Farm Bill
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Robbie Minnich, Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council, joins the podcast to discuss the recent actions and turmoil in Congress and how they may impact passage of a new farm bill.
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Positive First Impressions
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Heat, Hurricanes and Four-Legged Pests
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Georgia Extension Cotton Specialist Camp Hand joins the podcast to talk about the status of cotton production in the state and how it's fared this season through excessive heat, a hurricane, and ongoing issues with a four-legged pest.
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
August Puts the Heat on Cotton
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
No usual August doldrums this season. Lower production estimates, range-bound prices, reduced demand, and record-setting heat combined to make August a crazy and confusing time for cotton. Dr. O.A. Cleveland joins the podcast to explain what's going on and how to navigate what may lie ahead.
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
What’s In the Climate Smart Cotton Program for You?
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
With registration deadlines approaching for the new Climate Smart Cotton Program, Chad Brewer joins the podcast to explain the program details and why growers should get involved now.
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Looking at Cotton From Down Under
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Three members of Australia's cotton industry join the Cotton Companion podcast to discuss cotton production in Australia - and the similarities and differences with the U.S.
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Tracking This Season’s Weed Challenges
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
The Cotton Companion caught up with Tennessee Weed Specialist Larry Steckel during his annual Weed Field Day to discuss current weed management issues, impact of new regulations, and new products and technologies on the way. Plus, the first bale of cotton for 2023!