This section presents the views of several individuals involved in cotton growing across the U.S. on the progress of the cotton crop in 2010. Bruce Kirksey of Agricenter International in Memphis, Tennessee describes the impact of the rains on nitrogen fertilizer application. Ted Sheely of Lemoore, California cites the need for some warm temperature for cotton to grow. Don Shurley of Tifton, Georgia mentions the extremely good conditions in Georgia.