John Robinson is a professor and Extension specialist in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Texas A&M University. He received BS and MS degrees in entomology and a PhD in agricultural economics—all from Texas A&M University. His prior experience includes research and Extension within the Texas A&M University System (College Station, Thrall, Vernon, and Weslaco) and at Mississippi State University. His current Extension program emphasizes risk management issues related to cotton, including cash markets, hedging, contracting, insurance, policy, and transportation/logistics.