Americot has dedicated significant resources to expand our research and breeding capabilities. Our breeding program currently has four dedicated plant breeders on staff, with a combined experience of more than 85 years of cotton breeding and crop improvement knowledge. To support our ever-growing customer base and areas of service, we have made extensive investments in both research staffing and technical resources, all with our growers’ needs in mind.
By being able to continually develop new and better cotton varieties, we help our growers exceed the highest performance challenges: increasing both yield and quality, and enhancing their profit opportunities. For more information on Americot’s research expertise, contact us at 888.678.SEED.
Lloyd McCall, Ph.D.
Breeding Manager
Mark Barfield
Southeast Cotton Breeder
Tom Brooks, Ph.D.
Western Regional
Breeding Manager
Mike Robinson, Ph.D.
Eastern Regional
Breeding Manager
Jody Butler
Southeast Regional Senior Testing Manager
Laura Barham
MidSouth Regional Quality Coordinator
Erik Everett
Research & Agronomy Support
Luis Duran-Ortiz
Puerto Rico Breeding Manager
Stephen Follis
Breeding Lab Manager
Russell Fritsch
Greenhouse Manager
Adam Mulsow
Greenhouse Assistant Manager
Helena Fehr
Breeding Lab Supervisor
Doug Jost, Ph.D.
Director of Research & Cotton Germplasm
Karen Geldmacher
Germplasm Specialist
Shane Halfmann
Germplasm Specialist
Cody Jones
Germplasm Specialist
Dan Pitts
Germplasm Specialist
Scott Russell
Germplasm Specialist
Chase Samples, Ph.D.
Germplasm Specialist
Levi Schaefer
Germplasm Specialist
This 2021 rebate combines the best in class cotton trait technology of Bollgard II® XtendFlex® and Bollgard® 3 XtendFlex® with Prevathon® insect control powered by Rynaxypyr® active; a cutting edge product from FMC and Vantacor™ insect control powered by Rynaxypyr active, for controlling damaging insects.
Advanced Protection Program allows growers to choose from several different crop protection products, promoting a stronger start and better growth potential for their cotton crops.
Jerry Chappell
Willacy County, Texas