The Cotton Companion

Episode 40 – Six Tips to Consider Before #Plant19

Longtime cotton economist Jarrell Neeper joins the podcast to continue his cotton market analysis. Cotton Grower editors Beck Barnes and Jim Steadman pass along six offseason production tips from Extension expert Dr. Gaylon Morgan.

Episode 39 – Government Shutdown on the Farm; 2019 Acreage Projection

Longtime cotton economist Jarrell Neeper joins the podcast to discuss how the government shutdown is impacting cotton. Later, editors Jim Steadman and Beck Barnes discuss Cotton Grower’s annual acreage survey and reveal how many cotton acres you can expect in the U.S. in 2019.

Episode 38 – China’s Soybean Pump Fake

Mississippi State University Extension economist Dr. O.A. Cleveland drops in to discuss the forces shaping cotton prices. Cotton Grower editors Jim Steadman and Beck Barnes discuss China’s soybean purchase, and what it means for U.S. cotton.

Episode 37 – How to Shelter Yourself from the Trade Wars

Texas A&M economist Dr. John Robinson checks in to discuss how growers can best proceed in a season of global trade battles. Cotton Grower editors Jim Steadman and Beck Barnes discuss Farm Bill developments from Capitol Hill.

Episode 36 – Movement on the Farm Bill!

Cotton Grower editors Jim Steadman and Beck Barnes discuss the surprising news that Congress is making headway on the Farm Bill. Also, Dr. O.A. Cleveland joins to discuss potential cotton market surprises.

Episode 35 – USDA Tamps Down U.S. Cotton Production Estimates

Cotton Grower editors Jim Steadman and Beck Barnes examine how weather woes are hampering U.S. production, but potentially creating a bullish market. Other news items, including dicamba re-registration, are also examined.

Episode 34 – Forces Shaping the Cotton Market at Harvest Time

Dr. Don Shirley joins editors Jim Steadman and Beck Barnes to take a look at the forces driving cotton prices, including the shape of the Georgia crop after Hurricane Michael. Other news items are also examined.

Episode 33 – Cotton and the Chinese Trade Dispute

The Cotton Companion returns as Dr. O.A. Cleveland joins editors Jim Steadman and Beck Barnes to take a look at the Chinese trade dispute. Other news items are also examined.

Episode 32 – Conaway and Perdue Weigh In On the Farm Bill

The Cotton Companion examines the latest EPA dicamba development and BASF’s acquisition of Bayer’s cotton brands. Finally, we’ll provide audio from Rep. Mike Conaway (R-TX) and Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue as the duo discussed the farm bill and hurricane relief in Texas recently.

Episode 31 – Dicamba Developments and Hurricanes vs USDA

The Cotton Companion talks about the latest developments in the ongoing dicamba saga. Jim Steadman catches up with Extension weed expert Dr. Larry Steckel to get his perspective. We also discuss how and why USDA’s production reports have seemingly ignored Harvey, Irma and High Plains hail.