# A Look Back at “King Cotton”

Author: Jim Steadman
Published: 2014-12-02
Canonical URL: https://www.cottongrower.com/cotton-production/a-look-back-at-king-cotton/

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Those of us in the day-to-day business of cotton are too often focused on production, market prices, yields, insurance and farm programs, and numerous other details tied to the crop. That’s why sometimes we need a reminder – a look back, if you will – at cotton’s heritage, how we got where we are, and what it means to a broader audience.

Jennifer Boyd, writing for the *Loris Scene* and its website [myhorrynews.com](http://www.myhorrynews.com/)in South Carolina, traces the history of cotton and why it still deserves the title “King of the South.” It’s a good reminder for us all.

You can [**read it here**](http://www.myhorrynews.com/news/local/loris/article_69f03e4e-79a0-11e4-bcf4-33ebf913fcbf.html).