Episode 2 – Talkin’ China

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Episode 2 – Talkin’ China

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34 minutes

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Jun 22, 2015

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Cotton Grower editors Beck Barnes and Jim Steadman recap the cotton industry’s latest headlines, and host a lengthy discussion about how shifting Chinese cotton policy is impacting prices.

Released:

Jun 22, 2015

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Titles in the series (100)

The Cotton Companion podcast is a conversation among the editors and friends of Cotton Grower magazine about all things cotton related.

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Episode 2 – Talkin’ China

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