Cotton Grower

Cotton Companion: ACSA’s 100 Years Serving U.S. Cotton Buddy Allen of the American Cotton Shippers Association joins Jim Steadman and Beck Barnes on the podcast to discuss the range of work the organization provides to the U.S. cotton industry, plus some history leading up to the group’s upcoming 100th anniversary. 🔊 Turn up the volume and listen in: https://ow.ly/1Yj950TNLI2 🎧 Cotton Companion is also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify #Agribusiness #CottonCompanion #CottonIndustry #Agriculture #Farming

Cotton Companion: Weed Control’s Latest Issues, Challenges and Opportunities Dr. Larry Steckel, Tennessee Extension weed specialist, joins Beck Barnes and Jim Steadman on the podcast in our annual plot-side interview to discuss current weed management issues and challenges, plus some promising new solutions. 🔊 Turn up the volume and listen in: https://ow.ly/HgxY50TNLx0 🎧 Cotton Companion is also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify #CottonCompanion #Agribusiness #WeedControl #CottonIndustry

📉 Cotton Prices Struggle Despite Supply Cuts 📉 Cotton futures continue to face challenges, showing little upward momentum even after supply reductions. Prices have dropped 14% since last March, hovering around unprofitable levels. While some farmers may break even due to higher-than-average yields, crop insurance, and disaster assistance, most will find it difficult to avoid losses at these prices. The USDA projects the 2024 U.S. cotton crop at 14.2 million bales, down from earlier estimates, but the price remains weak due to demand concerns and global uncertainty. As Dr. Don Shurley notes, "The cotton industry must address challenges in demand, market competition, and policy to ensure sustainability." 🔗 Read more from Dr. Shurley’s analysis: https://ow.ly/7c4g50TN6YJ What steps do you think the industry should take to strengthen cotton markets? Share your thoughts! 👇 #CottonIndustry #Agriculture #Farming #FarmEconomics #Agribusiness

🌿 Herbicide Resistance: Facing the Challenges of Weed Escape 🌿 At the recent Tech Hub LIVE event, David Reddel, Director of Agronomy Risk at Wilbur-Ellis, led a roundtable on one of the most pressing issues in agriculture today—herbicide resistance and weed escape. With his front-row seat to crop claims, Reddel highlighted the key challenges growers face, from label restrictions to unpredictable weather, all while striving for clean fields and high yields. Ag tech is stepping in to provide much-needed solutions. Tools like soil and tissue sampling, drones, and satellite imagery are revolutionizing how growers and retailers manage weed escape. But as Reddel pointed out, it’s not just about technology—it’s about redefining full service and setting expectations between growers and retailers to ensure long-term success. 🔗 For more details: https://ow.ly/B71650TM9fy How are you adapting to these challenges in your fields? 🌱 #AgTech #HerbicideResistance #WeedManagement #SustainableFarming #Agribusiness #CropSolutions

Cotton Companion: Weathering Multiple Storms Cotton is finding itself managing through literal and figurative storms – from hurricanes in the Southeast to heavy lobbying efforts for a new farm bill and economic relief for financially strapped farmers. Georgia Extension Cotton Specialist Camp Hand and the NCC’s Robbie Minnich join Beck Barnes and Jim Steadman on the podcast to share what’s happening on both storm fronts. 🔊 Turn up the volume and listen in: https://ow.ly/STNu50TM7BG 🎧 Cotton Companion is also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. #CottonCompanion #Agribusiness #Farming #CottonIndustry #Agriculture

🌍 Cotton Highlights from the October 2024 WASDE Report 🌱 The USDA has released its October 2024 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report, shedding light on changes in the cotton market due to factors like Hurricane Helene and global production shifts. Here’s a summary of the key updates: U.S. cotton production for 2024/25 is down by over 300,000 bales, now estimated at 14.2 million bales. This reduction is primarily due to damage from Hurricane Helene, particularly in Georgia and North Carolina, where high winds and rain hit open bolls. The national all-cotton yield estimate is reduced to 789 pounds per harvested acre, an 18-pound decrease from last month. Domestic mill use is also down, reduced by 100,000 bales to 1.8 million. With weaker global demand and lower production, U.S. cotton exports are reduced by 300,000 bales to 11.5 million. Ending stocks are raised by 100,000 bales to 4.1 million, with a stocks-to-use ratio just under 31%. 🔗 For more information: https://ow.ly/PEvZ50TJTS7 While the U.S. market feels the impact of hurricane damage, the global cotton market shows resilience with gains in other major producing countries. How do you think these changes will shape the cotton industry moving forward? #CottonMarket #GlobalAg #CottonProduction #SustainableFarming

Cotton Companion: Weathering Multiple Storms ⛈️🌪️ Cotton is finding itself managing through literal and figurative storms – from hurricanes in the Southeast to heavy lobbying efforts for a new farm bill and economic relief for financially strapped farmers. Georgia Extension Cotton Specialist Camp Hand and the NCC’s Robbie Minnich join Beck and Jim on the podcast to share what’s happening on both storm fronts. 🔊 Turn up the volume and listen in: https://ow.ly/2JhR50TJTIw 🎧 #CottonCompanion is also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts #CottonGrowers #Agribusiness #Agriculture #Farming

Despite all of the talk and political uncertainty, the reality is that U.S. farmers need a new farm bill - and soon. Dr. Darren Hudson of Texas Tech University joins the Cotton Companion podcast to discuss the current situation and the paths ahead moving into 2025. https://lnkd.in/eH7uEH_G

Cotton finds itself managing through literal and figurative storms - from hurricanes in the Southeast to heavy lobbying efforts for a new farm bill and economic relief for financially strapped farmers. Georgia Extension Cotton Specialist Camp Hand and the NCC's Robbie Minnich join the Cotton Companion podcast to share what's happening on both storm fronts. https://lnkd.in/eau--tXZ

Cotton Companion: West Texas Optimism Dr. Ken Legé, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Cotton Specialist in Lubbock, joinsBeck Barnes and Jim Steadman on the podcast to discuss the high hopes – and potential remaining challenges – regarding this year’s West Texas cotton crop after two years of extreme drought. Plus, an introduction! 🔊 Turn up the volume and listen in: https://ow.ly/t95c50TIVMY 🎧 Cotton Companion is also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts #CottonCompanion #Agribusiness #CottonGrowers #Agriculture #Farming