The Cotton Companion

Episode 30 – Market Surprises and Dicamba Findings

In Episode 30 of The Cotton Companion, Cotton Grower editors Beck Barnes and Jim Steadman discuss the stunning U.S. production forecast from USDA and its impact on the market. We also visit with University of Arkansas Weed Scientist Dr. Jason Norsworthy about some of the findings of a summer’s worth of field research on dicamba.

Episode 29 – Cotton Calls on Trump for Help; States Regulate Dicamba

In mid-July, over 100 federal legislators signed a letter to President Trump calling for relief for the cotton industry. Cotton Grower editors talk with Reese Langley, NCC Vice President of Washington Operations, about what this means for the cottonseed designation, ginning cost-share, and a host of other issues. We’ll also examine the whirlwind of Mid-South state regulations for dicamba.

Episode 28 – Dicamba Updates and USDA Acreage Report

USDA issued its Planted Acreage Report at the end of June, and the cotton market reacted with a shrug of confusion. Cotton Grower editors Beck Barnes and Jim Steadman discuss that topic, as well as lingering dicamba issues in the Mid-South.

Episode 27 – Dicamba in the Mid-South and Beyond

As we enter prime weed control season, dicamba drift complaints are popping up in the Mid-South. Cotton Grower editors Beck and Jim discuss why this is happening, and what you can do to keep your neighbors happy in 2017.

Episode 26 – Are Prices Surging Too Quickly?

Cotton Grower editors Beck Barnes and Jim Steadman return from a long hiatus to join you for #Plant17. We’ll talk WASDE, crop progress, and bring in Dr. O.A. Cleveland to examine this dizzying cotton market.

Episode 25 – Industry Reacts to EPA’s XtendiMax Ruling

Cotton Grower editors Beck Barnes and Jim Steadman examine the industry’s response to EPA’s approval of Monsanto’s XtendiMax herbicide, including new guidelines from Mid-South Plant Boards.

Episode 24 – Dicamba Registration Finally Comes Through

Cotton Grower editors Beck Barnes and Jim Steadman talk about EPA’s approval of Monsanto’s dicamba herbicide brand, as well as crop progress and an update on pending corporate mergers.

Episode 23 – What does Bayer-Monsanto Mean for U.S. Cotton?

Cotton Grower editors Beck Barnes and Jim Steadman examine a busy week in cotton news, headlined by the official merger of Bayer and Monsanto.

Episode 22 – How Should You Respond to this Market Movement?

Cotton Grower editors Beck Barnes and Jim Steadman are joined by economist Dr. O.A. Cleveland to discuss what growers should do about the recent shifts in the cotton market.

Episode 21 – The Cotton Market Shows Signs of Life!

Cotton Grower editors Beck Barnes and Jim Steadman recap the factors that led us to a surprising 75-cent market. NCC President and CEO Gary Adams discusses the state of the industry.