The Cotton Companion

Dr. Gary Adams of the National Cotton Council joins Cotton Grower Editors Frank Giles and Jim Steadman to discuss the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, additional cotton assistance due to COVID-19 and what's needed to keep important crop inputs protected.

Cotton Grower Editors Jim Steadman and Frank Giles welcome Beck Barnes back to the podcast as he visits with 2019 Cotton Grower Cotton Achievement Award recipient Dahlen Hancock...and recaps the long road to physically present this year's award.

Cotton Grower Editors Frank Giles and Jim Steadman recap a few weeks worth of news impacting U.S. cotton. And Dr. O.A. Cleveland joins in to explain the current cotton market in his own inimitable way.

Cotton Grower Editors Frank Giles and Jim Steadman review the rapid changes in the dicamba ruling. And Dr. Bob Kemerait joins in to discuss Georgia cotton, potential crop diseases and how new breeding traits are paying off in the fight against nematodes.

CropLife Senior Writer Jackie Pucci joins Cotton Grower Editors Frank Giles and Jim Steadman to review the twists, turns and current situation surrounding the June 3 dicamba label ruling. And cotton merchant Jim Nunn shares details on the CFAP program and how COVID-19 has impacted global cotton trade.

Cotton Grower Editors Jim Steadman and Frank Giles review the details impacting cotton from the new Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. Frank also visits with Georgia grower Ken Hall to discuss the advantages of planting cotton in late March.

Cotton Grower Editors Jim Steadman and Frank Giles discuss the latest USDA report on the rapid progress in U.S. cotton planting. We also visit with Dr. John Robinson of Texas A&M about current market conditions and possible long-term impacts of COVID-19 on cotton.

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.

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 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.