The Cotton Companion

Honoring 2023 Cotton Achievement Award Recipient Bart Davis

The Cotton Grower staff was pleased to present the 2023 Cotton Grower Cotton Achievement Award to Bart Davis during a recent luncheon. Listen in to the presentation, including Bart's remarks about the importance of industry involvement.

Facing Cotton's New and Continuing Challenges

We're talking about the recent dicamba news and recapping the National Cotton Council annual meeting - including an interview with 2024 NCC Chairman Joe Nicosia.

Meet the 2023 Cotton Marketer of the Year

Jason Moss, the 2023 Joseph J. O'Neill Cotton Marketer of the Year, joins the podcast to discuss how an Illinois grain and hog farmer got into the cotton business and how his background in ag marketing consulting allows him to practice what he preaches.

New Ag Tech in the Palm of Your Hand

Cotton Grower colleague and ag tech expert Matt Hopkins joins the podcast to discuss his list of the top apps for agriculture, plus some thoughts on the new John Deere/SpaceX partnership.

Acreage Projections, Award Winners, and Hot Cotton Headlines

There's a lot of cotton news to unpack as the new year begins. Join Jim and Beck as they examine the 2024 Cotton Grower cotton acreage survey results, introduce the 2023 Cotton Grower Cotton Achievement Award recipient, and report on new cotton varieties and other news from the Beltwide Cotton Conferences.

Wrapping Up 2023; Looking Ahead to 2024

Dr. Darren Hudson of Texas Tech University joins the podcast for a wide-ranging discussion including predictions for cotton in 2024, opportunities that may be available for growers, an update on the farm bill, and more.

Never Slowing Down

Cotton industry veteran Bill Robertson joins the podcast for a wide-ranging (and never boring) discussion on, among other things, the importance of good soil health, cotton production, life on his own farm, and how selling bulls and evaluating cotton varieties are more similar than you might think. 

Sliding Into 2024?

What's behind the recent slide in cotton prices - especially as harvest is wrapping up? Texas A&M Cotton Economist Dr. John Robinson joins the podcast to share his perspective on why, what it means, and what may be ahead moving into 2024.

Finding New Life and New Uses for Old Cotton

What happens to old denim when it wears out? A lot, in fact - especially when given new life through the Blue Jeans Go Green program. In keeping with America Recycles Day, Andrea Samber with Cotton Incorporated joins the podcast to share the details about the program's success and future.

 

Examining Soil Health’s Value to Cotton

The Soil Health Institute's Jessica Kelton joins the podcast to discuss the Institute's research and outreach programs and the value they offer to cotton growers and their farms.