# Episode 23 – How Could Bayer/Monsanto Impact U.S. Cotton? Author: Marc Antonelli Published: 2016-09-19 Canonical URL: https://www.cottongrower.com/companion/episode-23-what-does-bayer-monsanto-mean-for-u-s-cotton/ --- ![Cotton Companion](https://www.cottongrower.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/CCpageheader.jpg) *Cotton Grower* editors Beck Barnes and Jim Steadman examine a busy week in cotton news, headlined by the announced merger of Bayer and Monsanto.