Discussion on why is cotton a hard crop to grow and factors that contribute to it.

Cotton is a fruit because the bolls contain seeds.

Cotton seed crushed is a protein used in animal feed.  Cotton Seed Oil is a chef’s favorite because of its high flashpoint.

Cotton can be grown in colors.

Arizona cotton yield per acre is higher with less growing acres.

The majority of Arizona cotton is exported but comes back manufactured in many ways like shirts and jeans.

Paco visited manufacturing places including Indonesia and Vietnam and seen US cotton used in their process.

Discussion of the cotton process starting with the plant in the field to harvest to the cotton gin.

CALLER:  Wants to know if shirts made with 100% cotton are different today than the shirts he has from years ago.  The caller finds his older shirts are heavier and thicker than today’s shirts.