The Cotton Companion

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.

Manage Risks, Protect Profits

Harvest is all about getting the crop out, but it's also time to manage risks to help protect your profit. University of Tennessee Cotton Economist Dr. Aaron Smith joins the Cotton Companion podcast to explain the whys and hows. Plus, we remember cotton industry giant Billy Dunavant.

Don‘t Get Fired Up

Cotton harvest is coming quickly, and with it comes the risk of damaging fires to very expensive equipment. Steven Monaco of 1st Fire Safety joins the podcast to discuss fire prevention options for cotton pickers and strippers during harvest.

Feeding Demand for U.S. Cotton

What's new with the Cotton Research and Promotion Program? Berrye Worsham, President/CEO of Cotton Incorporated, joins Jim and Frank to discuss some of the projects underway to promote and feed demand for U.S. cotton.

The New Product Episode

2022 is shaping up to be a big year for new products in cotton. Jim and Frank review the details about John Deere's new 770 series cotton picker and stripper and visit with Bayer's Keylon Gholston for a mid-season update on the on-farm testing of the new ThryvOn insect technology.