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The Cotton Companion

Jim Steadman
Cotton
Beltwide Cotton Conferences
Farm Bill
Cotton Grower Acreage Survey
Cotton Industry
BASF
Cotton Achievement Award
Cotton Production
Soil Health
Americot
Agricultural Economics
Drought
Cover Crops
American Cotton Shippers Association
Textile Recycling
University Of Georgia
National Cotton Council
Cotton Acreage
Cotton Market Trends
Cotton Research and Promotion Program

The Cotton Companion podcast is a conversation among the editors and friends of Cotton Grower magazine about all things cotton related.

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Latest Episodes

The Department of Justice has launched an investigation into the fertilizer market, looking for potential price collusion among suppliers. CropLife editor Eric Sfiligoj drops in to discuss what producers can expect as one of their priciest inputs goe... more

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Listen in to the proceedings from the 2026 Cotton Grower Cotton Achievement Award presentation, held on site at the Mid-South Farm and Gin Show.

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U.S. Representative Greg Murphy (R-NC) introduced the Buying American Cotton Act to the House of Representatives in January. He joins to discuss how the sausage gets made on Capitol Hill.

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Dr. Jody Campiche of the National Cotton Council stops by to shed some more light on the World Economic Update she delivered at last week’s NCC Annual Meeting.

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Recent Guests

David Dunlow
Achievement Award Honoree, cotton producer
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina
Episode: North Carolina Producer David Dunlow Tabbed for 2026 Cotton Achievement Award
Greg Murphy
Representative, North Carolina's 3rd congressional district
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Talking BACA with Congressman Greg Murphy
Dr. Jody Campiche
Vice President of Economics and Ag Policy at the National Cotton Council
National Cotton Council
Episode: 9 Million Acres? A Look at the NCC’s Numbers for 2026
Dr. Tom Brooks
Western Regional Breeding Manager at AmeriCot
AmeriCot
Episode: 9 Million Acres? A Look at the NCC’s Numbers for 2026
Dr. Mike Robinson
Eastern Regional Breeding Manager at AmeriCot
AmeriCot
Episode: 9 Million Acres? A Look at the NCC’s Numbers for 2026
Dr. Stanley Culpepper
Extension agronomist focused in weed science at the University of Georgia
University of Georgia
Episode: A Closer Look at the New Dicamba Label
Brady Arthur
Market Development Specialist at AmeriCot
AmeriCot
Episode: Everything You Need to Know About the Cotton Jassid for 2026
Dr. Philip Roberts
University of Georgia extension entomologist
University of Georgia
Episode: Everything You Need to Know About the Cotton Jassid for 2026
Dr. Tim Dabbart
Cotton Product and Strategy Lead for Delta Pine at Bayer, focused on plant breeding programs.
Bayer
Episode: The Cotton Market Has 99 Problems but Tariffs Aren’t One

Hosts

Beck Barnes
Editor/host focused on cotton industry coverage; long-time contributor and editor of Cotton Grower Magazine; appears across episodes.
Jim Stedman
Editor of Cotton Grower Magazine; frequent co-host providing industry updates and context on cotton policies and market developments.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
  • American grown and made

    I appreciate the time and effort you put into covering the cotton market. However, I would really like to hear more discussion about the collapse of the American textile industry and, more importantly, what it would take to rebuild it.

    Short-term solutions like exports can only take us so far. Long-term, we need a sustainable domestic market for the high-quality cotton we grow here in the United States. It feels like this critical issue is being overlooked — not just on this podcast, but in man... more

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    4
    AzFarmer123
    United Statesa year ago
  • Bob West

    These guys are plugged into the US cotton industry and bring you the news and insights you need, if you’re involved in this dynamic industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BobWest2
    United States8 years ago
  • Public Relations

    Excellent source of news for the U.S. cotton industry. Entertaining and informative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amy Sarkissian
    United States10 years ago

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Talking BACA with Congressman Greg Murphy
Q: What is the current status of the bill in Congress and what are the next steps?
It has not yet cleared committees; it needs more cosponsors to build pressure for committee action and eventual floor votes in both the House and Senate, followed by presidential approval.
Talking BACA with Congressman Greg Murphy
Q: Can you explain to our listeners how the Buying American Cotton Act would work in practice?
The bill would provide tax incentives at multiple points along the cotton supply chain, rewarding the use of American cotton and American-made fabrics, thereby encouraging retailers and manufacturers to prioritize domestically produced cotton.
9 Million Acres? A Look at the NCC’s Numbers for 2026
Q: What indicators would you point to that show there is light at the end of this tunnel for cotton producers?
We need to work toward increasing demand for US cotton through new trade agreements and a careful look at the current balance sheet with tightening supplies.
9 Million Acres? A Look at the NCC’s Numbers for 2026
Q: How does targeting a specific trait such as disease resistance add complexity to the breeding process?
Adding new traits extends the timeline for developing a new cotton variety due to the increased resources needed to incorporate and evaluate these traits.
A Closer Look at the New Dicamba Label
Q: Will our producers be able to make do with the new restriction of cutting maximum use rate by half?
Dr. Culpepper explained that the reduction in applications doesn't mean a decrease in effectiveness, as the maximum rate can still be achieved with fewer applications.

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This program centers on the U.S. cotton industry, covering market dynamics, policy developments, pest management, agronomy, and industry advocacy. Episodes frequently feature policy debates, government programs, and practical insights from researchers and practitioners, with a strong emphasis on how regulations, subsidies, and market forces shape cotton production and its supply chain. A standout trait is the mix of policy-oriented guests and hands-on agronomy experts, offering both big-picture context and actionable farming tactics for listeners in production, processing, and policy circles.

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1. Talkin' Cotton Podcast
2. All About the Pod
3. The Thing About Cotton
4. Mississippi Crop Situation Podcast
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Recent guests on The Cotton Companion include:

1. David Dunlow
2. Greg Murphy
3. Dr. Jody Campiche
4. Dr. Tom Brooks
5. Dr. Mike Robinson
6. Dr. Stanley Culpepper
7. Brady Arthur
8. Dr. Philip Roberts

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