The Modern Cotton Story

This week’s podcast is the first of a new series entitled, “Farm Fridays,” where we introduce leading American e3 cotton farmers, to you, our listeners.

So, please join us for an informative and important discussion about growing cotton sustainably with John Branton, of Louisiana-based Frogmore Farms. Learn about what it takes to grow a quality cotton crop, along with the various techniques used to promote soil health. This is a must listen for anyone interested in American-grown cotton.

Hosted by Jennifer Crumpler, Fiber Development Manager and Manager of the e3 Sustainable Cotton Program from BASF, and interviewed by industry consultant Bob Antoshak.

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This week’s podcast is the next of a new series entitled, “The Market for Cotton,” where we introduce leading economists, researchers and analysts from across the agriculture, textile, apparel and retail industries, to you, our listeners.

So, please join us for an engaging and wide-ranging discussion about the textile and apparel industry, how farmers can interact with brands, and the importance of sustainable production and traceability with Eric Goldstein, Director of Denim Sales and Business Development at Vidalia Mills. In this week’s podcast, Mr. Goldstein talks about denim, reshoring, and the importance of bringing farmers and apparel brands together to meet the needs of today’s consumers, who more than ever want to know how and where their clothes are made. This is an important conversation and a must-listen for anyone interested in the apparel business and its cotton supply chain.

Hosted by Jennifer Crumpler, Fiber Development Manager and Manager of the e3 Sustainable Cotton Program from BASF, and interviewed by industry consultant Bob Antoshak.

This week’s podcast is the next of a new series entitled, “The Market for Cotton,” where we introduce leading economists, researchers and analysts from across the agriculture, textile, apparel and retail industries, to you, our listeners.

So, please join us for an informative discussion about the cotton, textile and apparel insurance business from Adam Rekerdres of leading insurer Rekerdres & Sons. In this week’s podcast, Mr. Rekerdres talks insurance, but also discusses the cotton markets, global trade and the challenges of maintaining global supple chains — the risks and benefits. This is an invaluable conversation and a must listen for anyone interested the apparel business and its supply chain.

Hosted by Jennifer Crumpler, Fiber Development Manager and Manager of the e3 Sustainable Cotton Program from BASF, and interviewed by industry consultant Bob Antoshak.

This week’s podcast is the next of a new series entitled, “The Market for Cotton,” where we introduce leading economists, researchers and analysts from across the agriculture, textile, apparel and retail industries, to you, our listeners.

So, please join us for an informative discussion about the apparel markets with Matthijs Crietee, the experienced and well-known Secretary General of the influential International Apparel Federation (IAF). In this week’s podcast, Mr. Crietee discusses various forces affecting the international trade of textiles and apparel, from the effects of the global pandemic, to government trade policies, and how the global apparel trade may be shaped in future years. An important and invaluable conversation with one of the world’s leading experts on the global apparel industry. A must listen for anyone interested the apparel business and its supply chain.

Hosted by Jennifer Crumpler, Fiber Development Manager and Manager of the e3 Sustainable Cotton Program from BASF, and interviewed by industry consultant Bob Antoshak.

This week’s podcast is the latest in a new series entitled, “The Market for Cotton,” where we introduce leading economists, researchers and analysts from across the agriculture, textile, apparel and retail industries, to you, our listeners.

So, please join us for a terrific discussion about the global cotton, textile and apparel markets with Chris Kramedjian, the Director of Risk Management for Lubbock, Texas based Plains Cotton Cooperative Association (PCCA). In this week’s podcast, Mr. Kramedjian discusses the many factors affecting the international trade of textiles and apparel: the impact of the pandemic on the industry, the overall health of the cotton industry, and the importance of understanding demand for cotton from downstream companies. An informative and stimulating conversation with one of the world’s leading risk management experts on the global trade of cotton.

Hosted by Jennifer Crumpler, Fiber Development Manager and Manager of the e3 Sustainable Cotton Program from BASF, and interviewed by industry consultant Bob Antoshak.

This week’s podcast is the next of a new series entitled, “The Market for Cotton,” where we introduce leading economists, researchers and analysts from across the agriculture, textile, apparel and retail industries, to you, our listeners.

So, please join us for a terrific discussion about the global cotton, textile and apparel markets with Dr. Sheng Lu, the well-known and respected economist and Associate Professor of Fashion and Apparel Studies at the University of Delaware. In this week’s podcast, Dr. Lu discusses the many factors affecting the international trade of textiles and apparel: the impact of the pandemic on the industry, the overall health of the retail business, and the how an economic recovery from the pandemic could look like. An informative and stimulating conversation with one of the world’s leading experts on the global trade of textiles and apparel.

Hosted by Jennifer Crumpler, Fiber Development Manager and Manager of the e3 Sustainable Cotton Program from BASF, and interviewed by industry consultant Bob Antoshak.

In this week’s podcast, we kick off a new series entitled, “The Market for Cotton,” where we will introduce a new group of speakers including economists, researchers and analysts from across the agriculture, textile, apparel and retail industries, to you, our listeners.

So, please join us for a fascinating discussion about the global cotton markets with Kip Butts, a well-known and respected cotton economist and analyst, as he talks about the global markets for cotton — including the supply and demand situation for cotton as planting begins in the U.S., and the outlook for cotton as it continues to compete for marketshare with synthetic fibers. A great conversation with one of the world’s leading experts on the cotton market.

Hosted by Jennifer Crumpler, Fiber Development Manager and Manager of the e3 Sustainable Cotton Program from BASF, and interviewed by industry consultant Bob Antoshak.

Join BASF's Butch Roecker, Seed Advisor — Coastal Bend, Rio Grand Valley, Winter Garden, and Luke Etheredge, Regional Agronomist (South and East Texas) with an update on U.S. cotton planting, how growers are preparing their fields, and what makes the agriculture industry special.

Hosted by Jennifer Crumpler, Fiber Development Manager and Manager of the e3 Sustainable Cotton Program from BASF, and interviewed by industry consultant Bob Antoshak.

Join Julia Hughes, President, U.S. Fashion Industry Council, Kim Glas, President & CEO, National Council of Textile Organizations, Auggie Tantillo, Textile Industry Consultant as they discuss key factors affecting the global trade of cotton, textiles, and apparel from the perspective of government policy. In a far-ranging conversation, they also discuss the affects of Covid on supply chains and industry operations, as well as revelations surrounding cotton grown in the Xinjiang Province of China on global sourcing.

Hosted by Jennifer Crumpler, Fiber Development Manager and Manager of the e3 Sustainable Cotton Program from BASF, and interviewed by industry consultant Bob Antoshak.

Join us for an enlightening and insightful discussion with Linda Trolinder, Senior Vice President, Research & Development — Seeds & Traits, as we explore how BASF’s research into cotton seeds and traits makes a difference in the clothes we wear every day.

Hosted by Jennifer Crumpler, Fiber Development Manager and Manager of the e3 Sustainable Cotton Program from BASF, and interviewed by industry consultant Bob Antoshak.