The Cotton Companion

Cotton Grower Editors Jim Steadman and Frank Giles review the details impacting cotton from the new Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. Frank also visits with Georgia grower Ken Hall to discuss the advantages of planting cotton in late March.

Cotton Grower Editors Jim Steadman and Frank Giles discuss the latest USDA report on the rapid progress in U.S. cotton planting. We also visit with Dr. John Robinson of Texas A&M about current market conditions and possible long-term impacts of COVID-19 on cotton.

Cotton Grower Editors Jim Steadman and Frank Giles discuss the latest COVID-19 assistance program from USDA and try to determine if Bugs Bunny predicted the explosive impact of the virus. Dr. Calvin Trostle of Texas A&M also joins in to share tips on keeping farms and rural residents safe from infection.

Cotton Grower editors Jim Steadman and Beck Barnes examine what the CARES Act means for cotton producers. The gang also examines the USDA acreage projection of 13.7 million acres. Steve Verett of Plains Cotton Growers, Inc. drops in to discuss the on-farm fallout of the Covid-19 outbreak.

Cotton Grower Editors Jim Steadman and Beck Barnes examine the many ways the coronavirus outbreak has impacted the cotton industry. The guys also discuss pre-plant crop protection strategies.

Cotton Grower Editors Jim Steadman and Beck Barnes discuss cotton market analysis they heard from Allenberg Cotton’s Joe Nicosia during the Mid-South Farm and Gin Show. Cotton analyst O.A. Cleveland drops by to discuss the bearish conditions of the current market.

Cotton Grower Editors Jim Steadman and Beck Barnes examine the NCC’s acreage projection. Texas A&M market analyst John Robinson drops in to discuss the cotton market.

Cotton Grower Editors Jim Steadman and Beck Barnes discuss the slowly developing fallout from Phase 1 of the Chinese Trade Deal. BASF’s Jennifer Crumpler checks in to discuss creating demand – and price support – for cotton.

Cotton Grower Editors Jim Steadman and Beck Barnes discuss a bevy of trade deals – including Phase 1 of the China deal. Paul Vaculin of AMVAC drops by to discuss his company’s ag scholarship program.

Cotton Grower Editors Jim Steadman and Beck Barnes discuss the results of the 2020 Cotton Grower Cotton Acreage Survey. Dr. O.A. Cleveland and Jerrell Neeper check in to discuss some bullish movement in the cotton market.

Cotton Grower Editors Jim Steadman and Beck Barnes discuss USMCA developments as well as new variety announcements. Reece Langley, NCC Vice President of Washington Affairs, drops in to discuss the looming USMCA trade agreement, as well as Phase 1 of a potential China deal.

Cotton Grower Editors Jim Steadman and Beck Barnes discuss the last of the 2019 harvest. Laura Lange from IKEA drops in to discuss her company’s involvement with U.S. cotton.

Cotton Grower Editors Jim Steadman and Beck Barnes discuss the second MFP payment, as well as how to care for your harvest equipment in freezing temperatures. Market analyst Dr. O.A. Cleveland joins to talk about bullish forces in the cotton market.

Cotton Grower Editors Jim Steadman and Beck Barnes discuss crop progress – or, more accurately, harvest progress. Lauren Krogman of the National Cotton Council stops by to discuss the Beltwide Cotton Conferences.

Cotton Grower Editors Jim Steadman and Beck Barnes discuss harvest safety tips. Harrison Ashley of the National Cotton Council checks in to talk about the state of the U.S. ginning industry.

Cotton Grower editor Beck Barnes recaps a trip to Louisiana cotton farms with fashion industry sourcing and design professionals. Senior Editor Jim Steadman visits with Texas A&M Extension economist Dr. John Robinson who offers his analysis of current market conditions.

Cotton Grower Editors Jim Steadman and Beck Barnes discuss their recent travels in the Lone Star State. Steve Verett of Plains Cotton Growers, Inc. checks in to discuss crop conditions on the High Plains and beyond.

Cotton Grower Editors Jim Steadman and Beck Barnes discuss the news of the day, including Hurricane Dorian’s impact on crop conditions. Tennessee cotton specialist Dr. Tyson Raper drops in to discuss cover crops and other topics.

Cotton Grower Editors Jim Steadman and Beck Barnes review the USDA Varieties Planted Report as well as some takeaways from the NCC Mid-Year Meeting. Economist Dr. O.A. Cleveland drops in to try and find any positive takeaways from a dismal week in the cotton commodity market.

Cotton Grower Editors Jim Steadman and Beck Barnes review crop progress, as well as the retirement of a longtime friend of the cotton industry, Rep. Mike Conaway. We’ll also present portions of a speech by Frederick Barrier of StaplCotn about the global playing field for U.S. Cotton.

Cotton Grower Editors Jim Steadman and Beck Barnes dive into the details of the Market Facilitation Payment program, which was revealed on July 25. We present portions of a speech by Frederick Barrier of StaplCotn on the global trade dispute, and how U.S. cotton can overcome it.

Cotton Grower Editors Jim Steadman and Beck Barnes discuss the first bale of 2019 being delivered in South Texas. Dr. Kater Hake of Cotton Incorporated drops in to discuss finding new end-uses, including feed, for cottonseed.

Cotton Grower Editors Jim Steadman and Beck Barnes discuss crop progress and a new dicamba volatility study. Roian Atwood, Director of Sustainability for Wrangler stops by to discuss his brand’s recent marketing efforts that support U.S. cotton.

Cotton Grower Editors Jim Steadman and Beck Barnes discuss the recent disaster relief legislation passage, as well as a new turn in the market facilitation program. Tennessee cotton merchant Jim Nunn drops in to discuss relationship building with Chinese buyers despite the ongoing trade disputes.

Cotton Grower Editors Jim Steadman and Beck Barnes talk about cotton’s turn in the spotlight of the ongoing Chinese trade dispute, including audio from Beck’s national television debut. Later, the guys discuss the rollout of the second round of Market Facilitation Program payments.