Cotton Grower

The cotton industry has a deep-rooted history. However, it is also a vibrant and demanding sector that needs focused reporting and care. For many years, this responsibility has been taken on by the Cotton Media Group, a part of Meister Media Worldwide.

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Yield, Not Price, Will Determine 2025 Cotton Success

1 week ago | cottongrower.com | Jim Steadman

This year reminds us that what happens tomorrow is much more important than what happened today. Even though cotton production is off to a very late and wet beginning across the Southeast and Mid-South, much of the Southwest has received very timely and beneficial rains. Better weather tomorrow offers the potential for a bigger and better crop. Yield, not price, will determine whether 2025 is a good or bad cotton year.
NCC Supports Buying American Cotton Act

1 week ago | cottongrower.com | Jim Steadman

The National Cotton Council (NCC) strongly supports the Buying American Cotton Act introduced by Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS). In a statement released May 28, the organization says the forward-thinking legislation is designed to enhance the demand for U.S.-grown cotton and U.S.-manufactured cotton products through tax incentives. NCC Chairman Patrick Johnson, cotton producer from Tunica, MS, states, “The Buying American Cotton Act is transformative for our industry.
Texas Tech Launches Multidisciplinary Research Journal to Boost Innovation and Trade

1 week ago | cottongrower.com | Jim Steadman

The world is witnessing knowledge economy and revival of manufacturing towards advanced products and technology. Knowledge creation and dissemination after proper review is an important protocol in technical publication. Multidisciplinary approaches are needed these days to develop products that cater to the needs of society.
May 2025 Cotton Market Recap: Expert Analysis From Dr. O.A. Cleveland

1 week ago | cottongrower.com | Matt Hopkins

Dr. O.A. Cleveland, professor emeritus of Agricultural Economics at Mississippi State University, brings more than 50 years of experience in commodities to his role as a trusted voice in the cotton industry. As an advisor, analyst, and consultant to many of the world’s top cotton organizations, his insights have guided growers and traders alike. For over 20 years, Dr. Cleveland has also delivered weekly market commentary to Cotton Grower readers.
Price Resistance Continues to Cap Chances of Cotton Rally

2 weeks ago | cottongrower.com | Jim Steadman

Cotton enters the three-day Memorial Day weekend tied tightly to the narrow three-cent trading range experienced the past several weeks. Call it a four-cent trading range, and we can essentially stretch it out to a six-month trading range. Prices are begging to drift higher, but available supplies continue to meet all demand needs, thus holding prices within the narrow trading range. More of the same will continue into June’s supply demand report some two weeks away.
U.S. Cotton Growers Disappointed with MAHA Report

2 weeks ago | cottongrower.com | Jim Steadman

The U.S. cotton industry is disappointed with the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission’s report. In a statement issued May 22, the National Cotton Council notes that, for decades, the Environmental Protection Agency has subjected pesticides to rigorous review and eliminated those that were deemed unsafe. Current products have been tested and re-tested to protect the farmer, the environment, and the consumer.
GenuTrace Launched to Redefine Supply Chain Transparency

2 weeks ago | cottongrower.com | Jim Steadman

GenuTrace, LLC – a supply chain consultancy specializing in traceability, brand protection, and product authentication – has launched under the leadership of industry pioneer MeiLin Wan. Wan, a former executive at Applied DNA Sciences, has led advancements in forensic traceability for over two decades.
Arkansas Cotton Gins At All-Time Low Despite Most Productive Gin in the U.S.

2 weeks ago | cottongrower.com | Jim Steadman

While the number of cotton gins in Arkansas has declined to tie the all-time low of 26 set in 2015, the state still boasts the nation’s busiest gin. The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, tracks the number of gins in the United States.
Innovative Solutions Help Your Legacy Grow

2 weeks ago | cottongrower.com | O.A. Cleveland |Jim Steadman |Beck Barnes |Don Shurley

Cotton growers understand that success begins with the right variety—but they also know that no two fields are exactly alike. Even neighboring farms can face vastly different soil conditions and weed pressures. That’s why a proactive, season-long plan is essential to unlocking every field’s yield potential. “Cotton farmers know their land better than anyone, and they know that each field may require a customized approach,” said Andrew Adams, Cotton Marketing Manager for BASF.
NCC Announces 2025-2026 Emerging Leaders Program Class

2 weeks ago | cottongrower.com | Jim Steadman

Eight U.S. cotton industry members have been chosen to participate in the National Cotton Council’s (NCC) Emerging Leaders Program for 2025-26. Now in its tenth year, the NCC’s Emerging Leaders Program is supported by a grant to The Cotton Foundation from Bayer.