William A. Barksdale

National Cotton Council of America operates as a trade organization for cotton production. The firm established is to lobby in favour of farm bills agreeable to the cotton industry. The company was founded in 1938 and is headquartered in Cordova, TN.

American Cotton Shippers Association provides a united voice for the cotton merchandising trade. Its engages in promoting fair trading practices, sanctity of contracts and to provide an environment of fair trade through established rules and industry practices. The company was founded on July 8, 1924 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN.

The Seam LLC is a company that operates the world's first online exchange for cotton trading since December 2000. The Seam is based in Memphis, TN and was founded by leading agribusiness companies. It has cleared or processed more than $9 billion through its platforms and has expanded its software services into other crops such as peanuts, soybeans, grains, and dairy. The company specializes in food and agriculture software solutions and commodity trading. The CEO of the company is Mark Pryor.