The Cotton Companion

Cotton broker Jim Nunn joins the Cotton Companion to talk about this year's crop and some of the challenges facing the marketing side of the business after cotton leaves the gin. 

Reviewing the recent Cotton Grower Cotton Achievement Award luncheon to honor 2020 recipient Ronnie Lee. And Dr. Don Shurley shares his thoughts on the current market as the 2021 season nears its end.

Dr. O.A. Cleveland made the call on dollar cotton back in February. It's only fitting that he joins the Cotton Companion podcast to explain his prediction and what the latest market reality means to the U.S. cotton industry.

Harvest is all about getting the crop out, but it's also time to manage risks to help protect your profit. University of Tennessee Cotton Economist Dr. Aaron Smith joins the Cotton Companion podcast to explain the whys and hows. Plus, we remember cotton industry giant Billy Dunavant.

Cotton harvest is coming quickly, and with it comes the risk of damaging fires to very expensive equipment. Steven Monaco of 1st Fire Safety joins the podcast to discuss fire prevention options for cotton pickers and strippers during harvest.

What's new with the Cotton Research and Promotion Program? Berrye Worsham, President/CEO of Cotton Incorporated, joins Jim and Frank to discuss some of the projects underway to promote and feed demand for U.S. cotton.

2022 is shaping up to be a big year for new products in cotton. Jim and Frank review the details about John Deere's new 770 series cotton picker and stripper and visit with Bayer's Keylon Gholston for a mid-season update on the on-farm testing of the new ThryvOn insect technology.

Jim and Frank celebrate the 100th episode of the Cotton Companion podcast by looking back with Beck Barnes and talking current cotton market prospects - and maybe dollar cotton - with economists O.A. Cleveland and Jarral Neeper.

Dr. Kater Hake with Cotton Incorporated joins the Cotton Companion podcast to discuss some of the varied research programs currently underway across the Cotton Belt.

 

The Cotton Companion goes on the road to visit with Tennessee Extension Weed Specialist Larry Steckel about some of today's trends and challenges in cotton weed control.