The Cotton Companion

Simplicity can be a real plus when farming through a West Texas drought. So says Ian McIntosh of Floydada, TX.  He tells his story in this episode of the Cotton Companion.

What does Dr. O.A. Cleveland think about the current cotton market and prospects for 2023? He told us during a recent face-to-face conversation in Stoneville, MS. 

The Cotton Companion visits with Robbie Minnich of the National Cotton Council to discuss the new conservation provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and how cotton growers can benefit.

Dianna Bagnall of the Soil Health Institute joins the Cotton Companion podcast to discuss the role of the Institute and its specific programs geared toward cotton.

Hank Reichle of Staplcotn joins the Cotton Companion podcast to discuss reasons behind cotton's recent market changes and how U.S. cotton can still meet demand during an often frustrating production season.

The Cotton Companion catches up with Dr. Kater Hake of Cotton Incorporated to discuss some of the latest developments in cottonseed research and marketing, the status of on-going cotton production research, and some new additions to the CI research group.

Weed specialists Dr. Larry Steckel (Tennessee) and Dr. Tom Barber (Arkansas) join the Cotton Companion to discuss current weed control research, challenges, regulatory concerns, and new options from upcoming technologies and some older chemistries.

Dr. O.A. Cleveland rejoins the Cotton Companion podcast to share his thoughts on cotton's current market volatility, how 2022 cotton production is shaping up, and marketing moves that growers should be considering now. 

Steve Nichols of BASF joins the Cotton Companion podcast to discuss and celebrate 100 years of history, growth, and evolution of Stoneville cotton seed.

Agronomist Wes Rodgers joins the Cotton Companion from a cotton field turnrow for an update on planting status and some suggestions on early season pest management.