The Cotton Companion

Dancing Cotton’s One Step, Two Step Tango

In these unprecedented times, factors beyond cotton's control are seemingly impacting prices daily. Dr. O.A. Cleveland rejoins the Cotton Companion to discuss the latest obstacles and opportunities facing the cotton market. And, Beck Barnes is back

What’s New at NCC? And What’s Up with Glyphosate?

It's a double discussion episode of the Cotton Companion as Jackie Pucci joins in to update the latest glyphosate news. And we also visit with new NCC Chairman Ted Schneider.

 

Selling Sustainability to Cotton’s Downstream Audiences

Transparency in cotton's supply chain is becoming a necessary part of the business. Jennifer Crumpler with BASF's e3 Sustainable Cotton program joins the podcast to discuss why it's important and what they're doing to educate the textile and fashion markets about cotton.

Cotton Is NOT the Enemy

Textile and apparel expert Bob Antoshak joins the Cotton Companion podcast to discuss why apparel companies are blaming cotton for higher prices - and why they're wrong.

What’s Up for Cotton in 2022?

During the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, Jarral Neeper joins Jim to discuss cotton's outlook for 2022 and to compare our respective cotton acreage projections for the year.

Sifting Through the Supply Chain Rumors

With questions about product supply, increased costs, and label revisions for 2022, Jim Steadman and Jackie Pucci try to sort through some of the facts, rumors, and early recommendations for the upcoming planting season.

Giving Thanks for Cotton

Jim and Frank take a few minutes to give thanks for some of the events, people, and milestones in the U.S. cotton industry during 2021.

Moving Cotton in a Dollar Cotton World

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. 

Talking Honors and Market Outlook

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.

The Pros - and Cons - of Dollar Cotton

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.