The Cotton Companion

What USDA’s $12 Billion Relief Package Means for Cotton

NCC President and CEO Gary Adams drops in to discuss cotton’s big week in Washington D.C. The NCC’s Lauren Krogman then talks about the coming Beltwide Cotton Conferences.

How Cotton Incorporated is Taking the Fight to Polyester on the Retail Shelf

Cotton Incorporated President and CEO William Kimbrell talks about the ways Cotton Incorporated is working hard to bring relief to U.S. cotton producers.

Will Cotton Break Out of It’s Narrow Trading Window in 2026?

For months, the cotton market has been confined by a trading window that sees it lingering between .60 and .70 cents. Cotton Incorporated Senior Economist Jon Devine drops by the pod to discuss whether cotton has any opportunities to break out in the coming year.

Celebrating Our 200th Episode...and Jay Mahaffey, Too!

It's our 200th podcast episode (and we may be more surprised about that than anyone else). Join us as we recall some of the highs, lows, and miscues of our 10-year podcast journey. And for good measure, we visit with cotton's busiest man, Jay Mahaffey, for stories and findings from his "Straight Shootin' with Jay Tour" this season.

Plant Not Plastic: Cotton Takes On Microplastics and Polyester

The new Plant Not Plastic program is off and running to help improve awareness of microplastic pollution from man-made fibers. The NCC's Marjory Walker joins the podcast to explain the program details and how it benefits cotton and other natural fibers.

Cotton Promotion Program Evolving for a Changed World

Following a third-party evaluation of the Cotton Research & Promotion Program, some new program structures and changes are now being put in place. Cotton Board President/CEO Bill Gillon joins the podcast to discuss why...and what's coming.

Talking Mid-South Cotton, Early Harvest, and Pests Old and New

University of Tennessee Extension Entomologist Sebe Brown joins the podcast to review cotton production this year in the upper Mid-South and discuss the spread and management of cotton's newest pest - the cotton jassid.

49 Meetings, 16 States, 6 Weeks

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act included a lot of good news for cotton - but, as usual, the devil's in the details. NCC President/CEO Gary Adams returns to the podcast to discuss the Council's new series of informational meetings and why it's important for growers to attend.

 

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Dr. Bill's Harvest Preparation Checklist

Final PGR treatments. Defoliation tips. Harvester readiness. Cover crop strategies. Soil health benefits. All are important considerations as cotton harvest approaches, and Bill Robertson covers them all in this episode of the Cotton Companion.

Dissecting the Newly Proposed Dicamba Label and Next Actions

You're going to want to listen to this episode! Georgia Extension Weed Specialist Stanley Culpepper joins the podcast to discuss the newly proposed over-the-top dicamba label for cotton and soybean, its advantages and guardrails, timelines, and what you need to do make their voice heard at EPA.