The Cotton Companion

No usual August doldrums this season. Lower production estimates, range-bound prices, reduced demand, and record-setting heat combined to make August a crazy and confusing time for cotton. Dr. O.A. Cleveland joins the podcast to explain what's going on and how to navigate what may lie ahead.

With registration deadlines approaching for the new Climate Smart Cotton Program, Chad Brewer joins the podcast to explain the program details and why growers should get involved now.

Three members of Australia's cotton industry join the Cotton Companion podcast to discuss cotton production in Australia - and the similarities and differences with the U.S. 

The Cotton Companion caught up with Tennessee Weed Specialist Larry Steckel during his annual Weed Field Day to discuss current weed management issues, impact of new regulations, and new products and technologies on the way. Plus, the first bale of cotton for 2023!

What do USDA's recent supply/demand projections mean for the cotton market? And how are current conditions impacting this year's cotton crop in Texas? Dr. John Robinson from Texas A&M joins the podcast to explain.

University of Georgia Economist Dr. Don Shurley joins the podcast to discuss how best to navigate the current cotton market and its multiple levels - and what may be ahead as the 2023 marketing year approaches.

With the 2023 cotton season finally underway, we visit with Mississippi cotton grower Keylon Gholston for his perspective on delayed planting and other challenges that may be ahead. Plus, Kotton Kidz needs photos!  

Dr. Ed Barnes of Cotton Incorporated joins the podcast to discuss how new technology is impacting cotton production now - and what's coming soon.

As cotton planting approaches through most of the Cotton Belt, there are a lot of factors currently influencing prices, acreage, demand, trade, and more. Dr. O.A. Cleveland joins the Cotton Companion to help sort through those factors and explain what's happening and why.

The Cotton Companion is happy to share the audio from the recent Cotton Grower Cotton Achievement Award presentation, including thoughtful and timely comments from the 2022 award recipient Jimmy Sanford.