The Cotton Companion

What's New in Cotton's Ag Tech Pipeline?

Cotton Incorporated's Dr. Ed Barnes joins the podcast to provide a look at the progress, promise, and potential for new automation and technologies on cotton's horizon.

Have Environmentalists Damaged Cotton Demand?

Has cotton demand been unintentionally damaged by the environmental movement? Textile and Apparel Strategist Bob Antoshak thinks so, and he joins the podcast to explain his reasoning.

West Texas Focus With an Eye on DC

Kody Bessent with Plains Cotton Growers joins the podcast with an update on cotton planting in West Texas, as well as the latest word on how some recent actions in Washington DC could impact cotton.

Meet CCI's Liz Hershfield

Cotton Council International's new Executive Director Liz Hershfield joins the podcast to discuss the programs and potential for marketing U.S. cotton around the world. Plus, Beck shares his experience with The Big Fib.

How Are Tariffs Impacting Cotton Movement and Trade?

What do tariffs (and all the talk about tariffs) really mean for the U.S. cotton industry? Buddy Allen with the American Cotton Shippers Association joins the podcast to explain.

Ignore the Noise Around Tariffs, Focus Instead on Fundamentals

Dr. O.A. Cleveland drops in to discuss the recent USDA Planting Intentions report. His message: While the tariffs dominate the headlines, the market fundamentals remain bullish for cotton!

Button Up Farm Finances As Planting Nears

With planting underway or coming quickly, it's not too late to make financial moves for this year's crop. Andrea Herbst with Nutrien Financial joins the podcast to review possible options and offer tips.

Celebrating Cotton Achievement Award Recipient Ted Schneider

Cotton Grower has been presenting its Cotton Achievement Award since 1970. Listen in as we present our 2024 award to Ted Schneider of Lake Providence, LA.

Observations from the Mid-South Farm & Gin Show

Cotton Grower was right in the middle of the recent Mid-South Farm & Gin Show in Memphis, and Jim and Beck take a few minutes to reflect on some of the key topics and discussions from the show.

Cotton's Agenda and New Leadership for 2025

We recap some of the news and events from the National Cotton Council's recent annual meeting. Patrick Johnson, 2025 NCC Chairman, joins us to discuss cotton's agenda and the key challenges ahead for this year.