The Cotton Companion

Episode 64 – Third Tranche Waiting Game

Cotton Grower Editors Jim Steadman and Beck Barnes discuss a bevy of trade deals – including Phase 1 of the China deal. Paul Vaculin of AMVAC drops by to discuss his company’s ag scholarship program.

Episode 63 – Cotton Acreage and the Young Bull Market

Cotton Grower Editors Jim Steadman and Beck Barnes discuss the results of the 2020 Cotton Grower Cotton Acreage Survey. Dr. O.A. Cleveland and Jerrell Neeper check in to discuss some bullish movement in the cotton market.

Episode 62 – Trade Deal Season

Cotton Grower Editors Jim Steadman and Beck Barnes discuss USMCA developments as well as new variety announcements. Reece Langley, NCC Vice President of Washington Affairs, drops in to discuss the looming USMCA trade agreement, as well as Phase 1 of a potential China deal.

Episode 61 – Closing Out 2019 Harvest

Cotton Grower Editors Jim Steadman and Beck Barnes discuss the last of the 2019 harvest. Laura Lange from IKEA drops in to discuss her company’s involvement with U.S. cotton.

Episode 60 – MFP and A Rare Sighting of Market Bulls

Cotton Grower Editors Jim Steadman and Beck Barnes discuss the second MFP payment, as well as how to care for your harvest equipment in freezing temperatures. Market analyst Dr. O.A. Cleveland joins to talk about bullish forces in the cotton market.

Episode 59 – Harvest Season Heads for the Home Stretch

Cotton Grower Editors Jim Steadman and Beck Barnes discuss crop progress – or, more accurately, harvest progress. Lauren Krogman of the National Cotton Council stops by to discuss the Beltwide Cotton Conferences.

Episode 58 – Harvest Helpin’

Cotton Grower Editors Jim Steadman and Beck Barnes discuss harvest safety tips. Harrison Ashley of the National Cotton Council checks in to talk about the state of the U.S. ginning industry.

Episode 57 – The Louisiana Fashion Episode

Cotton Grower editor Beck Barnes recaps a trip to Louisiana cotton farms with fashion industry sourcing and design professionals. Senior Editor Jim Steadman visits with Texas A&M Extension economist Dr. John Robinson who offers his analysis of current market conditions.

Episode 56 – Texas Two Step

Cotton Grower Editors Jim Steadman and Beck Barnes discuss their recent travels in the Lone Star State. Steve Verett of Plains Cotton Growers, Inc. checks in to discuss crop conditions on the High Plains and beyond.

Episode 55 – Dorian, Defoliation and Cover Crop Timing

Cotton Grower Editors Jim Steadman and Beck Barnes discuss the news of the day, including Hurricane Dorian’s impact on crop conditions. Tennessee cotton specialist Dr. Tyson Raper drops in to discuss cover crops and other topics.