The Cotton Companion

More COVID-19 Relief for Cotton Growers - And a Looney Tunes Prophecy?

Cotton Grower Editors Jim Steadman and Frank Giles discuss the latest COVID-19 assistance program from USDA and try to determine if Bugs Bunny predicted the explosive impact of the virus. Dr. Calvin Trostle of Texas A&M also joins in to share tips on keeping farms and rural residents safe from infection.

Uncle Sam CARES for Cotton?

Cotton Grower editors Jim Steadman and Beck Barnes examine what the CARES Act means for cotton producers. The gang also examines the USDA acreage projection of 13.7 million acres. Steve Verett of Plains Cotton Growers, Inc. drops in to discuss the on-farm fallout of the Covid-19 outbreak.

Cotton and COVID-19

Cotton Grower Editors Jim Steadman and Beck Barnes examine the many ways the coronavirus outbreak has impacted the cotton industry. The guys also discuss pre-plant crop protection strategies.

Coronavirus and 2020 Cotton Pricing

Cotton Grower Editors Jim Steadman and Beck Barnes discuss cotton market analysis they heard from Allenberg Cotton’s Joe Nicosia during the Mid-South Farm and Gin Show. Cotton analyst O.A. Cleveland drops by to discuss the bearish conditions of the current market.

Episode 66 – Acreage Projections and MFP Rumblings

Cotton Grower Editors Jim Steadman and Beck Barnes examine the NCC’s acreage projection. Texas A&M market analyst John Robinson drops in to discuss the cotton market.

Episode 65 – All We Need is Just a Little Patience

Cotton Grower Editors Jim Steadman and Beck Barnes discuss the slowly developing fallout from Phase 1 of the Chinese Trade Deal. BASF’s Jennifer Crumpler checks in to discuss creating demand – and price support – for cotton.

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.