The Cotton Companion

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.

Reflecting on 100 Episodes and Prospects for Dollar Cotton

Jim and Frank celebrate the 100th episode of the Cotton Companion podcast by looking back with Beck Barnes and talking current cotton market prospects - and maybe dollar cotton - with economists O.A. Cleveland and Jarral Neeper.

Taking a Broad Look at Cotton Research

Dr. Kater Hake with Cotton Incorporated joins the Cotton Companion podcast to discuss some of the varied research programs currently underway across the Cotton Belt.

 

Weeds, More Weeds...and Metabolic Resistance?

The Cotton Companion goes on the road to visit with Tennessee Extension Weed Specialist Larry Steckel about some of today's trends and challenges in cotton weed control.

Weather Questions? Let's Ask Mike.

Mike Boylan of Mike's Weather Page checks in again with the Cotton Companion to discuss current post-planting Cotton Belt weather, plus some thoughts on how hurricane season may be shaping up.

Rolling, Rolling, Rolling

With cotton planting quickly catching up across the Cotton Belt, Extension Cotton Specialists Camp Hand, Brian Pieralisi and Ben McKnight join the podcast to bring us up to date on progress and upcoming plans in their states.

Watching Markets as Planters Roll

Dr. John Robinson brings his cotton marketing expertise to the Cotton Companion podcast to discuss factors boosting the cotton market, the possible impact of current planting conditions, and more.