September 10, 2026Episode 21839 min
How Soon Could BACA Become Law?
The Trump Administration released a policy statement last week that may have signaled looming movement for the Buying American Cotton Act.
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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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July 7, 2026Episode 21752 min
O.A. Cleveland, Cotton Marketing Expert, Bids Farewell
Dr. O.A. Cleveland, Extension cotton economist with Mississippi State University, spent 50 years writing his weekly cotton marketing column for the benefit of America’s farmers. Eyeing retirement, last month he signed off on his last submission. O.A. joins the podcast to reminisce on an impactful career in America’s cotton industry.
June 18, 2026Episode 21629 min
Uncle Sam Takes Aim at Building Cotton Demand
Are we seeing a major policy shift when it comes to American cotton? ACSA President Buddy Allen drops in to discuss how federal policy pivots from only treating the symptoms to finally focusing on the cause.
June 4, 2026Episode 21538 min
A Closer Look at the Great American Cotton Plan
On the heels of the USDA’s announcement of the Great American Cotton Plan, Robbie Minnich of the National Cotton Council drops in to discuss the new initiative.
May 27, 2026Episode 21432 min
How to Handle the Tarnished Plant Bug in 2026
Tripp Walker of Syngenta joins the pod to discuss best management practices against cotton’s public enemy number one – the tarnished plant bug.
May 7, 2026Episode 21328 min
Cotton’s Weather Market Has the Bulls on Parade
Dr. John Robinson, Extension economist with Texas A&M University, accurately predicted this bullish market way back in January. He drops in to talk about how he knew a “weather market” was materializing this year – and what farmers can expect next.
April 10, 2026Episode 21231 min
How the Strait of Hormuz Impacts Your Operating Margins
Operation Epic Fury has had a major impact on cotton’s input costs. Marc Rosenbohm of Terrain Ag joins the Cotton Companion podcast to discuss how these shifting input costs have changed the 2026 outlook for cotton producers.
March 19, 2026Episode 21139 min
What We Know About the DOJ’s Fertilizer Investigation
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 goes under the government microscope.
March 13, 2026Episode 21023 min
North Carolina Producer David Dunlow Tabbed for 2026 Cotton Achievement Award
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.
March 4, 2026Episode 20921 min
Talking BACA with Congressman Greg Murphy
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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