The Cotton Companion

Deep Freeze and West Texas Cotton

It's been cold across most of the Cotton Belt, even in West Texas. Steve Verett with Plains Cotton Growers joins Jim and Frank to discuss potential cotton plans for the High Plains, cotton policy and more.

We've Got an (Ag) App for That

Apps sure have made life and farming a lot more efficient. Join Cotton Grower Editors Jim Steadman and Frank Giles as we review some of the latest and best apps for agriculture with our colleague and app expert Matt Hopkins.

Early Season Marketing 101: Time to Pay Attention

The market's up with acreage decisions ahead and opportunity calling. Dr. O.A. Cleveland returns to the Cotton Companion podcast to share his early 2021 thoughts on prices and marketing strategies, plus a few memories of cotton's greatest promoter, Joe O'Neill.

Prognostications and Presentations

What will cotton acreage look like in 2021? Cotton Grower Editors Frank Giles and Jim Steadman share our survey projection for the year - and introduce our 2020 Cotton Achievement Award winner.

Bidding Goodbye to 2020

Cotton Grower Editors Jim Steadman and Frank Giles discuss their picks of cotton's top stories for 2020 (and Jim's regrets for not buying stock in Zoom).

A Panel's Perspective on Dicamba and 2021 Weed Control

Extension Weed Specialists Stanley Culpepper, Tom Barber and Peter Dotray join the podcast to discuss the in's and out's of the new dicamba label, other weed issues and getting plans ready for 2021.

Giving Thanks for the Season - and a Few Good Stories

Cotton industry veteran, humorist, author, and playwright Emory Jones joins the Cotton Companion to share some stories...and a few yarns or two.

What's Next for Cotton Post-Election?

Reece Langley, NCC Vice President of Washington Operations, joins Cotton Grower Editors Frank Giles and Jim Steadman to examine what may be next for cotton and agriculture following the November election.

Documenting the Beauty of Cotton

John Gibson of the NCC joins Cotton Grower Editors Frank Giles and Jim Steadman to discuss how his love of cotton and interest in photography are bringing him new accolades for his cotton images.

Sorting Through the Cotton Market Madness

Economists O.A. Cleveland and Jarral Neeper join Cotton Grower Editors Jim Steadman and Frank Giles for a free-wheeling discussion on cotton's late season market, what it means for the next few months - and why growers should be pricing now!