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Mission

The mission of the Southwestern Cotton Ginning Research Laboratory is to develop technologies that solve problems directly affecting, or being affected by, the cotton ginning industry to maximize the economic viability and competitiveness and minimize the environmental impact of the U.S. cotton production and processing system.
The Cotton Ginning Research is located in Mesilla Park, NM and is part of the Plains Area.
The Research Leader is Derek Whitelock.
Email: derek.whitelock@usda.gov
Phone: (575)526-6381
Fax: (575)526-6381
USDA/ARS COTTON GINNING RES.
PO BOX 578
Mesilla Park, NM 88047