# Cotton Companion Episode 3 – Mergers & Markets

Author: Marc Antonelli
Published: 2015-07-17
Canonical URL: https://www.cottongrower.com/companion/cotton-companion-episode-3-mergers-markets/

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Cotton Grower editors Beck Barnes and Jim Steadman debate a potential corporate merger, discuss recent acreage reports and markets with Dr. Don Shurley, and recap news of interest…including clothing made from beer?!