Americot has dedicated significant new 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 80 years of cotton breeding and crop improvement knowledge. To support our rapidly 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.
Dr. Lloyd McCall
Breeding Manager
Dr. Tom Brooks
Western Regional
Breeding Manager
Dr. Mike Robinson
Eastern Regional
Breeding Manager
Mark Barfield
Southeast Cotton Breeder
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
Helena Fehr
Breeding Lab Supervisor
Dr. Doug Jost
Director of Research & Cotton Germplasm
Karen Geldmacher
Germplasm Specialist
Shane Halfmann
Germplasm Specialist
Cody Jones
Germplasm Specialist
Scott Russell
Germplasm Specialist
Dr. Chase Samples
Germplasm Specialist
Levi Schaefer
Germplasm Specialist
Dr. Todd Spivey
Germplasm Specialist
This 2020 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, 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.
I have been raising NexGen cotton for 10 years and have been extremely pleased with the early season vigor and the ability to make big yields. I can consistently make 1,800 – 2,200 pounds per acre, with the biggest yield just north of 2,500 pounds.
JR Carlton
Slaton, Texas