Beck Barnes

As a busy cotton producer, you could be forgiven if you missed the Chinese delegation’s visit to Washington, D.C. back in late September. You may have been defoliating. To be sure, you didn’t miss much. Some of us had high hopes when this visit was first announced. If we were to strike a trade deal with China — one that featured cotton prominently — it could have a massive upward impact on the cotton market.

With the Farm Bill and the Buying American Cotton Act front of mind, we sat down with Robbie Minnich, the National Cotton Council’s VP of Washington Affairs. Which races should the cotton industry pay close attention to on Election Day?

Lummus Ag Solutions recently recognized Susan Webb as the inaugural recipient of the Bowen 65 Award, honoring her outstanding character and commitment to one of the brand’s core values: RESPECT. The Bowen 65 Award was established to recognize employees who exemplify these values while honoring the legacy of Howard Bowen, who dedicated an extraordinary 65 years to Lummus and the cotton industry.