The Cotton Companion

North Carolina Producer David Dunlow Tabbed for 2026 Cotton Achievement Award

Listen in to the proceedings from the 2026 Cotton Grower Cotton Achievement Award presentation, held on site at the Mid-South Farm and Gin Show.

Talking BACA with Congressman Greg Murphy

U.S. Representative Greg Murphy (R-NC) introduced the Buying American Cotton Act to the House of Representatives in January. He joins to discuss how the sausage gets made on Capitol Hill.

9 Million Acres? A Look at the NCC’s Numbers for 2026

Dr. Jody Campiche of the National Cotton Council stops by to shed some more light on the World Economic Update she delivered at last week’s NCC Annual Meeting.

A Closer Look at the New Dicamba Label

Dr. Stanley Culpepper, Extension agronomist with the University of Georgia, discusses the EPA’s reapproval of dicamba products, and gives advice to producers for 2026.

The Buying American Cotton Act Advances on Capitol Hill

Robbie Minnich, VP of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council, drops in to shed light on a promising piece of cotton legislation. Legislators on Capitol Hill are lining up to back the bill, which aims to create demand for U.S. cotton.

Everything You Need to Know About the Cotton Jassid for 2026

Dr. Phillip Roberts drops in to share everything we’ve learned about the cotton jassid – a leafhopper pest that made it’s American debut in 2024. Chances are it’s coming to a field near you sooner rather than later!

The Cotton Market Has 99 Problems but Tariffs Aren’t One

Dr. Darren Hudson of Texas Tech drops by to discuss the factors that are truly putting downside pressure on the cotton market. Tariffs, he says, aren’t one! We’ll also recount the happenings from last week’s Beltwide Cotton Conferences!

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.