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Carlos B Armijo (PhD)
Cotton Ginning Research
Textile Technologist

Phone: (575) 526-6381
Fax: (575) 525-1076

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Projects
Improving the Production and Processing of Western and Long-Staple Cotton and Companion Crops to Enhance Quality, Value, and Sustainability
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 438000
Producing Upland and Pima Seed Cotton for ARS Research Studies
Grant (G)
  Accession Number: 440842
Introgression Breeding to Develop Cotton Cultivars with Desirable Seed and Fiber Quality for Sustainable Agriculture
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 446518

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Data from: Evaluation of alternative-design cotton gin lint cleaning machines on fiber length uniformity index Reprint Icon - (Database / Dataset)
Armijo, C.B., Whitelock, D.P., Tumuluru, J., Delhom, C.D., Yeater, K.M., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A. 2024. Data from: Evaluation of alternative-design cotton gin lint cleaning machines on fiber length uniformity index. Ag Data Commons. 15:07. https://doi.org/10.15482/USDA.ADC/27098038.v1.
Bioethanol production potential from cotton gin residues - (Other)
Kaur, G., Tumuluru, J., Armijo, C.B., Whitelock, D.P., Kumar, D. 2024. Bioethanol production potential from cotton gin residues. 2024 ASABE Annual International Meeting, July 28-31,2024, Anaheim, California. Presentation only.
Pneumatic fractionator impact on Pima lint properties in comparison to conventional lint cleaner used by the industry - (Other)
Tumuluru, J., Whitelock, D.P., Armijo, C.B., Delhom, C.D., Funk, P.A., Kothari, N. 2024. Pneumatic fractionator impact on Pima lint properties in comparison to conventional lint cleaner used by the industry. 2024 ASABE Annual International Meeting, , July 28-31,2024, Anaheim, California. Presentation only.
Combustibility of walnut huller and sheller facility dust - (Other)
Whitelock, D.P., Tumuluru, J., Armijo, C.B. 2024. Combustibility of walnut huller and sheller facility dust. ASABE Annual International Meeting, 07/28-31/2024, Anaheim, California. Presentation only.
Relative cost of ginning cotton using saw, conventional roller, and high-speed roller gins in the U.S. Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Acharya, R.N., Sapkota, S., Bhandari, P., Armijo, C.B., Whitelock, D.P. 2024. Relative cost of ginning cotton using saw, conventional roller, and high-speed roller gins in the U.S. Journal of Agribusiness. https://doi.org/10.1002/agr.21946.
Reciprocating-knife and rotary-knife roller ginning of Pima and Upland cottons - (Other)
Whitelock, D.P., Armijo, C.B., Delhom, C.D., Wanjura, J.D., Tumuluru, J., Kothari, N., Martin, V. 2024. Reciprocating-knife and rotary-knife roller ginning of Pima and Upland cottons. Bremen International Cotton Conference, March 20-22, 2024, Bremen, Germany. Presentation only.
Comparison of reciprocating-knife roller-, rotary-knife roller-, and saw-ginning Pima and Upland cottons - (Abstract Only)
Whitelock, D.P., Armijo, C.B., Delhom, C.D., Wanjura, J.D., Tumuluru, J., Kothari, N., Martin, V. 2024. Comparison of reciprocating-knife roller-, rotary-knife roller-, and saw-ginning Pima and Upland cottons. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, Fort Worth, TX, January 3-5, 2024. p. 401-403.
Comparing foreign matter removal and lint quality from an experimental pneumatic fractionator and a conventional saw-type lint cleaner - (Abstract Only)
Tumuluru, J., Delhom, C.D., Armijo, C.B., Whitelock, D.P., Funk, P.A. 2024. Comparing foreign matter removal and lint quality from an experimental pneumatic fractionator and a conventional saw-type lint cleaner. 2024 National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, Fort Worth, Texas, January 3-5, 2024. Presentation only.
Evaluation of alternative-design cotton gin lint cleaning machines on fiber length uniformity index Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Armijo, C.B., Delhom, C.D., Whitelock, D.P., Tumuluru, J., Yeater, K.M., Rowe, C., Wanjura, J.D., Sui, R., Holt, G.A., Martin, V.B., Kothari, N. 2023. Evaluation of alternative-design cotton gin lint cleaning machines on fiber length uniformity index. AgriEngineering. 5(4):2123-2138. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriengineering5040130.
Data from: Performance of a cotton gin machine that removes plastic contamination from seed cotton Reprint Icon - (Database / Dataset)
Whitelock, D.P., Armijo, C.B., Funk, P.A. 2023. Data from: Performance of a cotton gin machine that removes plastic contamination from seed cotton. Ag Data Commons. https://doi.org/10.15482/USDA.ADC/1529765.
Modeling and optimization of high-capacity experimental reclaimers to minimize the seed and lint loss during roller ginning of Upland and Pima cotton Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tumuluru, J., Armijo, C.B., Whitelock, D.P., Funk, P.A. 2023. Modeling and optimization of high-capacity experimental reclaimers to minimize the seed and lint loss during roller ginning of Upland and Pima cotton. Processes. 11(10). Article 2868. https://doi.org/10.3390/pr11102868.
Ginning research update - (Other)
Whitelock, D.P., Tumuluru, J., Armijo, C.B. 2023. Ginning research update. New Mexico Cotton Ginners Association Conference, July 14-15, 2023, Mescalero, NM. Presentation only.
Highspeed roller ginning a Western hybrid cotton - (Other)
Whitelock, D.P., Armijo, C.B., Tumuluru, J., Thomas, J.W. 2023. Highspeed roller ginning a Western hybrid cotton. ASABE Annual International Meeting, July 9-12, 2023, Omaha, Nebraska. Presentation only.
Impact of pneumatic fractionator process conditions on the lint quality and foreign matter removal - (Other)
Tumuluru, J., Delhom, C.D., Armijo, C.B., Whitelock, D.P., Funk, P.A. 2023. Impact of pneumatic fractionator process conditions on the lint quality and foreign matter removal. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Presentation only.
Modeling the performance of two experimental high-capacity roller gin reclaimers to assess the impact of carryover to seed ratio and saw speed - (Abstract Only)
Tumuluru, J., Armijo, C.B., Whitelock, D.P., Funk, P.A. 2023. Modeling the performance of two experimental high-capacity roller gin reclaimers to assess the impact of carryover to seed ratio and saw speed. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 10-12, 2023, New Orleans, Louisiana. p. 161.
Investigating fiber quality from tabletop and commercial scale saw and roller gin stands - (Abstract Only)
Armijo, C.B., Tumuluru, J., Delhom, C.D., Whitelock, D.P., Funk, P.A., Wanjura, J.D., Kothari, N., Martin, V. 2023. Investigating fiber quality from tabletop and commercial scale saw and roller gin stands. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 10-12, 2023, New Orleans, Louisiana. p. 490-491.
Removing plastic contamination with multiple seed cotton cleaners - (Abstract Only)
Whitelock, D.P., Tumuluru, J., Armijo, C.B., Kothari, N., Martin, V. 2023. Removing plastic contamination with multiple seed cotton cleaners. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 10-12, 2023, New Orleans, LA. p. 514-516.
Analysis of cotton ginning costs by technology - (Other)
Sapkota, S., Acharya, R., Whitelock, D.P., Armijo, C.B., Tumuluru, J. 2023. Analysis of cotton ginning costs by technology. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 10-12, 2023, New Orleans, Louisiana. Presentation only.
Progress report: Cryogenically treated gin saws - (Abstract Only)
Whitelock, D.P., Funk, P.A., Thomas, J.W., Armijo, C.B., Holt, G.A., Tumuluru, J. 2023. Progress report: Cryogenically treated gin saws. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, Jan. 10-12, 2023, New Orleans, LA. p. 727.
Performance of a cotton gin machine that removes plastic contamination from seed cotton Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Whitelock, D.P., Armijo, C.B., Funk, P.A., Kothari, N., Martin, V. 2022. Performance of a cotton gin machine that removes plastic contamination from seed cotton. Journal of Cotton Science. 26(2):76-84. https://doi.org/10.56454/VKNF3731.
Gin saw thickness impact on lint turnout, lint value, and seed damage Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Funk, P.A., Thomas, J.W., Yeater, K.M., Kothari, N., Armijo, C.B., Whitelock, D.P., Wanjura, J.D., Delhom, C.D. 2022. Gin saw thickness impact on lint turnout, lint value, and seed damage. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 38(4):645-650. https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.15171.
USDA-ARS gin lab update & roller gin survey results - (Other)
Whitelock, D.P., Armijo, C.B. 2022. USDA-ARS gin lab update & roller gin survey results. 2022 Annual Meeting of the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association, Visalia, CA, May 11, 2022. Presentation only.
Quantifying moisture content in walnut drying bins - (Other)
Funk, P.A., Yeater, K.M., Haff, R.P., Armijo, C.B., Whitelock, D.P., Zhang, Y. 2022. Quantifying moisture content in walnut drying bins. ASABE Annual International Meeting, July 17-20, 2022, Houston, TX. Presentation only.
Cotton genotype differences in seed coat fragments related to seed fragility and fiber-seed attachment force Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Armijo, C.B., Bechere, E., Whitelock, D.P., Funk, P.A. 2022. Cotton genotype differences in seed coat fragments related to seed fragility and fiber-seed attachment force. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 38(3):517-522. https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.14325.
Improving the performance of a cotton gin plastic contamination cleaner - (Abstract Only)
Whitelock, D.P., Funk, P.A., Armijo, C.B., Kothari, N., Martin, V. 2022. Improving the performance of a cotton gin plastic contamination cleaner. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 4-6, 2022, San Antonio, TX. p. 686-687.
Saw thickness impact on ginning energy - (Proceedings)
Funk, P.A., Thomas, J.W., Yeater, K.M., Armijo, C.B., Whitelock, D.P., Wanjura, J.D., Delhom, C.D. 2022. Saw thickness impact on ginning energy. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 4-6, 2022, San Antonio, Texas. p. 246-249.
Saw thickness impact on cotton gin energy consumption Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Funk, P.A., Thomas, J.W., Yeater, K.M., Armijo, C.B., Whitelock, D.P., Wanjura, J.D., Delhom, C.D. 2022. Saw thickness impact on cotton gin energy consumption. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 38(1):15-21. https:///doi.org/10.13031/aea.14535.
The impact of ginning rate on fiber and seed quality Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Blake, C.D., Whitelock, D.P., Buser, M.D., Funk, P.A., Armijo, C.B. 2022. The impact of ginning rate on fiber and seed quality. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 38(1):9-14. https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.14303.
Improving the performance of the GoldenLion Contamination Cleaner - (Other)
Whitelock, D.P., Funk, P.A., Armijo, C.B. 2021. Improving the performance of the GoldenLion Contamination Cleaner. 2021 ASABE Annual International Meeting, July 12-16, 2021, Virtual and On Demand. Presentation only.
USDA-ARS gin lab update - (Other)
Whitelock, D.P., Funk, P.A., Armijo, C.B., Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Delhom, C.D. 2021. USDA-ARS gin lab update. California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association. Presentation only.
Update of cotton contamination research - (Other)
Whitelock, D.P., Pelletier, M.G., Funk, P.A., Wanjura, J.D., Armijo, C.B., Holt, G.A. 2021. Update of cotton contamination research. Cotton Board California, Arizona, New Mexico Cotton State Program VMeeting. Presentation only.
The effect of alternative lint cleaning processes on fiber length uniformity index - (Abstract Only)
Armijo, C.B., Delhom, C.D., Whitelock, D.P., Funk, P.A., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Sui, R., Martin, V.B., Kothari, N., Blake, C.D., Pelletier, M.G. 2021. The effect of alternative lint cleaning processes on fiber length uniformity index. 2021 Beltwide Cotton Conferences, Jan. 5-7, 2021. Virtual. p. 372.
Comparison of the Goldenlion Contamination Cleaner with standard seed cotton cleaning machinery - (Proceedings)
Whitelock, D.P., Armijo, C.B., Funk, P.A., Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D., Kothari, N., Martin, V. 2021. Comparison of the Goldenlion Contamination Cleaner with standard seed cotton cleaning machinery. 2021 Beltwide Cotton Conferences, Jan. 5-7, 2021. Virtual. p. 265-273.
Economic analysis of high-speed roller ginning - (Abstract Only)
Bhandari, P., Acharya, R.N., Armijo, C.B. 2021. Economic analysis of high-speed roller ginning. 2021 Cotton Beltwide Cotton Conferences, Jan. 5-7, 2021. Virtual. p. 601.
Genetic variation in seed size and fuzz content in commercial cultivars and breeding lines of Upland cotton - (Abstract Only)
Moore, K., Zhu, Y., Abdelraheem, A., Whitelock, D.P., Armijo, C.B., Funk, P.A., Wedegaertner, T., Zhang, J. 2021. Genetic variation in seed size and fuzz content in commercial cultivars and breeding lines of Upland cotton. 2021 Beltwide Cotton Conferences, Jan. 5-7, 2021. Virtual. p. 222.
Lint cleaner feed mechanisms affect fiber length uniformity - (Abstract Only)
Armijo, C.B., Delhom, C.D., Whitelock, D.P., Funk, P.A., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Sui, R., Martin, V.B., Kothari, N., Blake, C.D., Pelletier, M.G. 2021. Lint cleaner feed mechanisms affect fiber length uniformity. (VIRTUAL) 35th International Cotton Conference, Bremen, Germany, Mar. 15-19, 2021. Presentation only.
Plastic contamination mitigation research update 2020 - (Proceedings)
Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D., Whitelock, D.P., Funk, P.A., Armijo, C.B., Sweers, G.J., Rutherford, R.D. 2021. Plastic contamination mitigation research update 2020. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference.
Evaluating alternative seed-cotton reclaimers for high-speed ginning Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Armijo, C.B., Whitelock, D.P., Funk, P.A., Thomas, J. 2020. Evaluating alternative seed-cotton reclaimers for high-speed ginning. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 36(3):245-256. https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.13704.
Plastic detection and removal systems: Research and working solutions for cotton gins - (Abstract Only)
Gin process control - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pelletier, M.G., Armijo, C.B., Funk, P.A., Fabian, J.C., Hardin Iv, R.G. 2020. Gin process control. Journal of Cotton Science. 24(2):81-86. Available: https://www.cotton.org/journal/2020-24/3/131.cfm
Machine vision for plastic contamination detection - (Abstract Only)
Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D., Whitelock, D.P., Funk, P.A., Armijo, C.B. 2020. Machine vision for plastic contamination detection. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. Presentation.
Update on plastic contamination detection and removal research at the Beltwide Cotton Conference 2020 - (Abstract Only)
Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D., Tran, K.D., Whitelock, D.P., Funk, P.A., Armijo, C.B. 2020. Update on plastic contamination detection and removal research at the Beltwide Cotton Conference 2020. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. Presentation.
Evaluation of the Goldenlion Contamination Cleaner - (Abstract Only)
Whitelock, D.P., Armijo, C.B., Pelletier, M.G., Funk, P.A., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D., Kothari, N., Martin, V. 2020. Evaluation of the Goldenlion Contamination Cleaner. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 8-10, 2020, Austin, TX. Presentation only.
Development of the cotton gin - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hughs, S.E., Holt, G.A., Armijo, C.B., Whitelock, D.P., Valco, T.D. 2020. Development of the cotton gin. Journal of Cotton Science. 24:34-43.
Update on plastic contamination detection and removal research - (Other)
Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D., Tran, K.D., Whitelock, D.P., Funk, P.A., Armijo, C.B. 2019. Update on plastic contamination detection and removal research. Meeting Abstract. Cotton, Inc. Support Conference. December 4, 2019. http://www.cotton.org/beltwide/proceedings/2005-2020/index.htm.
The impact of historical gin stand technologies on cotton fiber and seed quality Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Whitelock, D.P., Buser, M.D., Armijo, C.B., Hughs, S.E. 2019. The impact of historical gin stand technologies on cotton fiber and seed quality. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 35(5):775-785. https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.12751.
Effects of harvesting and ginning practices on Southern High Plains cotton: Textile quality Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Delhom, C.D., Indest, M.O., Wanjura, J.D., Armijo, C.B., Bowman, R.K., Faulkner, W.B., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G. 2019. Effects of harvesting and ginning practices on Southern High Plains cotton: Textile quality. Textile Research Journal. 90(5-6):537-546. https://doi.org/10.1177/0040517519871942.
Preliminary results of how conventional and experimental lint cleaning processes affect fiber length uniformity index - (Abstract Only)
Armijo, C.B., Delhom, C.D., Whitelock, D.P., Funk, P.A., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Sui, R., Martin, V.B., Kothari, N. 2019. Preliminary results of how conventional and experimental lint cleaning processes affect fiber length uniformity index. ASABE Annual International Meeting, July 7-10, 2019, Boston, MA. Paper 1901902.
Evaluation of prototype high-capacity roller-gin reclaimers - (Abstract Only)
Whitelock, D.P., Armijo, C.B., Funk, P.A., Thomas, J. 2019. Evaluation of prototype high-capacity roller-gin reclaimers. ASABE Annual International Meeting, July 7-10, 2019, Boston, MA. Paper 1901880.
Thermal contact, a passive approach to plastic removal from seed cotton - (Abstract Only)
Funk, P.A., Armijo, C.B., Whitelock, D.P., Delhom, C.D., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G. 2019. Thermal contact, a passive approach to plastic removal from seed cotton [abstract]. ASABE Annual International Meeting, July 7-10, 2019, Boston, MA. Paper 1901898.
Effects of harvesting and ginning practices on southern high plains cotton - fiber quality Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wanjura, J.D., Armijo, C.B., Delhom, C.D., Boman, R.K., Faulkner, W.B., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G. 2019. Effects of harvesting and ginning practices on southern high plains cotton - fiber quality. Textile Research Journal. 89(23-24)4938-4958. https://doi.org/10.1177/0040517519844215.
How current cotton ginning practices affect fiber length uniformity index - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Armijo, C.B., Whitelock, D.P., Funk, P.A., Martin, V.B. 2019. How current cotton ginning practices affect fiber length uniformity index. Journal of Cotton Science. 23:66-77.
Procedures for moisture analytical tests used in cotton ginning research Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Funk, P.A., Terrazas, A.A., Yeater, K.M., Hardin IV, R.G., Armijo, C.B., Whitelock, D.P., Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Delhom, C.D. 2018. Procedures for moisture analytical tests used in cotton ginning research. Transactions of the ASABE. 61(6):1985-1995. https://doi.org/10.13031/trans.12980.
Experience from installation and operation of plastic detection/ Removal systems in two commercial gins - (Abstract Only)
Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D., Whitelock, D.P., Armijo, C.B., Funk, P.A., Tran, K.D., Bader, I.N., Garcia Jr, J.P., Gray, M.R. 2019. Experience from installation and operation of plastic detection/ Removal systems in two commercial gins. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. Presentation.
Testing of a plastic detection and removal system for round module wrap on the gin stand feeder apron - (Other)
Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D., Whitelock, D.P., Funk, P.A., Armijo, C.B., Gray, M.R., Bader, I.N., Tran, K.D. 2019. Testing of a plastic detection and removal system for round module wrap on the gin stand feeder apron. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conferences. Ginning Conference. January 8-10, 2019, New Orleans, LA.
Plastic contamination sensor and removal system development - (Abstract Only)
Pelletier, M.G., Whitelock, D.P., Armijo, C.B., Funk, P.A., Garcia, J.P., Gray, M.R., Bader, I., Tapia Carrillo, A. 2018. Plastic contamination sensor and removal system development. Meeting Abstract. online p.39. https://www.asabe.org/Portals/0/18AIM-part2-technical.pdf?ver=2018-08-20-205035-733
How conventional and experimental lint cleaning processes affect fiber length uniformity index - (Abstract Only)
Armijo, C.B., Delhom, C.D., Whitelock, D.P., Funk, P.A., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Sui, R., Martin, V.B. 2018. How conventional and experimental lint cleaning processes affect fiber length uniformity index. ASABE Annual International Meeting, 7/29-2018-08/01/2018, Detroit, MI. Presentation only.
How conventional and experimental lint cleaning processes affect fiber length uniformity index - (Abstract Only)
Armijo, C.B., Delhom, C.D., Whitelock, D.P., Funk, P.A., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Sui, R., Marin, V.B. 2018. How conventional and experimental lint cleaning processes affect fiber length uniformity index. ASABE Annual International Meeting, 7/29/2018-8/01/2018, Detroit, MI. Presentation only.
Exploring methods to detect stickiness in seed cotton at the cotton gin - (Abstract Only)
Whitelock, D.P., Delhom, C.D., Funk, P.A., Armijo, C.B. 2018. Exploring methods to detect stickiness in seed cotton at the cotton gin. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Presentation only.
Current procedures for finding moisture content in seed cotton, lint, and cottonseed - (Proceedings)
Funk, P.A., Terrazas, A.A., Yeater, K.M., Hardin IV, R.G., Armijo, C.B., Whitelock, D.P., Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Delhom, C.D. 2018. Current procedures for finding moisture content in seed cotton, lint, and cottonseed. ASABE Annual International Meeting, 07/29/2018-08/01/2018, Detroit, MI. Paper No. 1801764.
Seed cotton and lint moisture addition at a Western cotton gin Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Whitelock, D.P., Armijo, C.B., Delhom, C.D. 2018. Seed cotton and lint moisture addition at a Western cotton gin. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 34(3):623-632. https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.12618.
Current research at the USDA-ARS Cotton Ginning and Textile Processing Laboratories - (Abstract Only)
Armijo, C.B., Whitelock, D.P., Funk, P.A., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D., Delhom, C.D., Dowd, M.K., Sui, R. 2018. Current research at the USDA-ARS Cotton Ginning and Textile Processing Laboratories. Annual Arizona Cotton Industry Meeting. Presentation only.
Effects of saw ginning, roller ginning, and lint cleaning on fiber length uniformity index - (Abstract Only)
Armijo, C.B., Delhom, C.D., Whitelock, D.P., Funk, P.A., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Sui, R., Martin, V.B. 2018. Effects of saw ginning, roller ginning, and lint cleaning on fiber length uniformity index. International Cotton Conference. Available: https://baumwollboerse.de/en/cotton-conference/lectures.
Accuracy of alternate oven drying procedures - (Proceedings)
Funk, P.A., Hardin Iv, R.G., Terrazas, A.A., Armijo, C.B., Whitelock, D.P., Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Delhom, C.D., Yeater, K.M. 2018. Accuracy of alternate oven drying procedures. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. p. 909-916. Available: https://www.cotton.org/beltwide/index-printable.cfm?page=proceedings
How different lint cleaning processes affect fiber length uniformity index - (Abstract Only)
Armijo, C.B., Delhom, C.D., Whitelock, D.P., Funk, P.A., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Hardin Iv, R.G., Martin, V.B. 2018. How different lint cleaning processes affect fiber length uniformity index. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 3-5, 2018, San Antonio, TX. p. 687-690. Available: https://www.cotton.org/beltwide/index-printable.cfm?page=proceedings
Roller ginning - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Armijo, C.B., Whitelock, D.P., Thomas, J.W., Hughs, S.E., Gillum, M.N. 2017. Roller ginning. Journal of Cotton Science. 21:199-209.
ARS labs update to California Cotton Ginners and Growers - (Abstract Only)
Funk, P.A., Armijo, C.B., Delhom, C.D., Hardin IV, R.G., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D., Whitelock, D.P. 2017. ARS labs update to California Cotton Ginners and Growers. Joint annual meeting of the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association, 2 May 2017, Monterey, CA. Presentation only.
High quality yarns produced via high-speed roller ginning of upland cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Delhom, C.D., Armijo, C.B., Hughs, S.E. 2017. High quality yarns produced via high-speed roller ginning of upland cotton. Journal of Cotton Science. 21:81-93.
How current ginning processes affect fiber length uniformity index - (Proceedings)
Armijo, C.B., Whitelock, D.P., Hughs, S.E. 2017. How current ginning processes affect fiber length uniformity index. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 4-6, 2017, Dallas, TX. Presentation only.
Continued work to develop a low-cost sensor to detect plastic contamination in seed cotton at the gin - (Proceedings)
Whitelock, D.P., Armijo, C.B., Delwiche, S.R., Kim, M.S., Hughs, S.E. 2017. Continued work to develop a low-cost sensor to detect plastic contamination in seed cotton at the gin. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 4-6, 2017, Dallas, TX. p. 389-397.
High quality yarns from high speed roller ginning of upland cotton - (Abstract Only)
Evaluating newly designed lint cleaner grid bars to remove seed coat fragments Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Armijo, C.B., Delhom, C.D., Whitelock, D.P., Hughs, S.E., Gillum, M.N. 2016. Evaluating newly designed lint cleaner grid bars to remove seed coat fragments. Journal of Cotton Science. 20:356-366.
Development of a prototype sensor to detect plastic contamination in seed cotton at the gin - (Abstract Only)
Whitelock, D.P., Armijo, C.B., Delwiche, S.R., Kim, M.S., Hughs, S.E., Byler, R.K. 2016. Development of a prototype sensor to detect plastic contamination in seed cotton at the gin. ASABE Annual International Meeting, July 17-20, 2016, Orlando, FL. Presentation only. Paper No. 162461827.
Textile processing improvements due to high speed roller ginning of upland cotton - (Abstract Only)
Fundamental research on spiking, recovery and understanding seed coat nep counts in AFIS analysis of pre-opened cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Von Hoven, T.M., Montalvo Jr, J.G., Santiago Cintron, M., Dowd, M.K., Armijo, C.B., Byler, R.K. 2016. Fundamental research on spiking, recovery and understanding seed coat nep counts in AFIS analysis of pre-opened cotton. Textile Research Journal. Pg. 1-14. doi: 10-1177/0040517516657057.
Classifying cotton bark and grass extraneous matter using image analysis Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Whitelock, D.P., Hughs, S.E., Armijo, C.B. 2017. Classifying cotton bark and grass extraneous matter using image analysis. Textile Research Journal. 87(8):891-901.
Preliminary evaluation of feeder and lint slide moisture addition on ginning, fiber quality, and textile processing of western cotton - (Abstract Only)
Whitelock, D.P., Armijo, C.B., Delhom, C.D. 2016. Preliminary evaluation of feeder and lint slide moisture addition on ginning, fiber quality, and textile processing of western cotton. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 5-7, 2016, New Orleans, LA. p. 883-884. 2016 CDROM.
Removing seed coat fragments with a lint cleaner grid bar air knife - (Abstract Only)
Armijo, C.B., Whitelock, D.P., Hughs, S.E., Gillum, M.N. 2016. Removing seed coat fragments with a lint cleaner grid bar air knife. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 5-7, 2016, New Orleans, LA. p. 163-164. 2016 CD ROM.
Dictionary of Cotton - (Book / Chapter)
Singh, A.P., Lonnies, B., Campbell, B.T., Armijo, C.B., Munk, D., Dodds, D., Stelly, D., Whitelock, D.P., Oosterhuis, D., Monga, D., Hughs, S.E., Grobien, F., Constable, G., Stewart, J., Lacape, J., Wanjura, J.D., Pepper, L.R., Wilson, L., Matusiak, M., Zimniewska, M., Giband, M., Dowd, M.K., Chaudry, M.R., Abidi, N., Wakelyn, P., Hutmacher, R., Kranthi, S., Mansoor, S., Ferrign, S., Allen, S.J., Gordon, S., Zaidi, S., Townsend, T.P. 2016. Dictionary of Cotton. Washington, D.C., International Cotton Advisory Committee and Cotton Researchers Association. p. 174.
Dictionary of cotton: Picking & ginning Reprint Icon - (Book / Chapter)
Hughs, S.E., Armijo, C.B., Wanjura, J.D., Whitelock, D.P. 2016. Dictionary of cotton: Picking & ginning. International Cotton Advisory Committee Recorder. Washington, DC: International Cotton Researchers Association and International Cotton Advisory Committee. p. 174.
Predicting seed cotton moisture content in a Mississippi gin - (Abstract Only)
Armijo, C.B., Whitelock, D.P., Hughs, S.E., Gillum, M.N. 2015. Predicting seed cotton moisture content in a Mississippi gin. ASABE Annual International Meeting, July 26-29, 2015, New Orleans, LA. Paper no. 152163686.
Current research to maintain contamination-free U.S. cotton - (Abstract Only)
Whitelock, D.P., Jiang, W., Armijo, C.B., Rayson, G., Byler, R.K., Hughs, S.E., Pelletier, M.G., Baker, K.D., Fortier, C.A. 2015. Current research to maintain contamination-free U.S. cotton. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper No. 152188755.
Evaluating a pneumatic fractionator for cleaning ginned lint Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Whitelock, D.P., Armijo, C.B., Hughs, S.E. 2015. Evaluating a pneumatic fractionator for cleaning ginned lint. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 31(3):399-403.
Assessing a pneumatic fractionator as a lint cleaning device Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Armijo, C.B., Whitelock, D.P., Hughs, S.E. 2015. Assessing a pneumatic fractionator as a lint cleaning device. Journal of Cotton Science. 19:307-318.
New seed-cotton reclaimer for high speed roller gins - (Abstract Only)
Hughs, S.E., Thomas, J.W., Armijo, C.B., Delhom, C.D. 2015. New seed-cotton reclaimer for high speed roller gins. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 5-7, 2015, San Antonio, TX. p. 969.
Development of an air knife to remove seed coat fragments during lint cleaning - (Abstract Only)
Armijo, C.B., Whitelock, D.P., Hughs, S.E., Gillum, M.N. 2015. Development of an air knife to remove seed coat fragments during lint cleaning. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 5-7, 2015, San Antonio, TX. p. 971.
Impact of gin saw tooth design on fiber and textile processing quality Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hughs, S.E., Armijo, C.B. 2015. Impact of gin saw tooth design on fiber and textile processing quality. Journal of Cotton Science. 19:27-32.
An improved device to measure cottonseed strength Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Armijo, C.B., Boykin Jr, J.C., Hughs, S.E., Barnes, E.M., Gillum, M.N. 2014. An improved device to measure cottonseed strength. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 30(4):565-570.
Continued research on gin saw tooth design - (Abstract Only)
Hughs, S.E., Armijo, C.B., Delhom, C.D., Whitelock, D.P. 2014. Continued research on gin saw tooth design. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference,January 6-8, 2014, New Orleans, Louisiana. p. 564-565.
Evaluating a device for pneumatic lint cleaning - (Proceedings)
Whitelock, D.P., Armijo, C.B., Hughs, S.E. 2014. Evaluating a device for pneumatic lint cleaning. Proceedings of the National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 6-8, 2014, New Orleans, LA. p. 550-556.
Predicting seed cotton moisture content from changes in drying air temperature - second year - (Abstract Only)
Armijo, C.B., Hardin Iv, R.G., Funk, P.A., Gillum, M.N. 2014. Predicting seed cotton moisture content from changes in drying air temperature - second year [abstract]. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper No. 131619528.
Fiber and yarn properties from high-speed roller ginning of upland cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Armijo, C.B., Foulk, J.A., Whitelock, D.P., Hughs, S.E., Holt, G.A., Gillum, M.N. 2013. Fiber and yarn properties from high-speed roller ginning of upland cotton. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 29(4):461-471.
Using newly-designed lint cleaner grid bars to remove seed coat fragments - (Proceedings)
Armijo, C.B., Whitelock, D.P., Hughs, S.E., Barnes, E.M., Gillum, M.N. 2013. Using newly-designed lint cleaner grid bars to remove seed coat fragments. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 7-10, 2013, San Antonio, TX. Available: http://www.cotton.org/beltwide/proceedings/.
Impact of gin saw tooth design on textile processing - (Abstract Only)
Hughs, S.E., Armijo, C.B. 2013. Impact of gin saw tooth design on textile processing. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, July 7-10, 2013, San Antonio, TX. Available: http://www.cotton.org/beltwide/proceedings/.
Emissions from gas fired agricultural burners - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Baker, K.D., Armijo, C.B., Funk, P.A., Hughs, S.E. 2013. Emissions from gas fired agricultural burners. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 29(2):269-277.
Upland fiber changes due to ginning and lint cleaning - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hughs, S.E., Armijo, C.B., Foulk, J.A. 2013. Upland fiber changes due to ginning and lint cleaning. Journal of Cotton Science. 17(2):115-124.
Predicting seed cotton moisture content from changes in drying air temperature - (Abstract Only)
Armijo, C.B., Hardin Iv, R.G., Funk, P.A., Gillum, M.N. 2012. Predicting seed cotton moisture content from changes in drying air temperature. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Presentation Only; Number 121336910.
Genotype differences in seed coat fragments related to seed fragility and fiber-seed attachment force - (Abstract Only)
Observing the motion of seed coat fragments on a saw-type lint cleaner - (Proceedings)
Armijo, C.B., Whitelock, D.P., Hughs, S.E., Barnes, E.M., Gillum, M. 2012. Observing the motion of seed coat fragments on a saw-type lint cleaner. In: Proceedings of the 2012 Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 3-6, 2012, Orlando, Florida, p. 660-670.
Comparison of high-speed roller and saw ginning on Texas high plains cotton - (Proceedings)
Wanjura, J.D., Armijo, C.B., Faulkner, W.B., Boman, R.K., Kelley, M.S., Ashbrook, C.W., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G. 2012. Comparison of high-speed roller and saw ginning on Texas high plains cotton. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 3-6, 2012, Orlando, Florida. 2012 CDROM. p. 671-675.
Ginning, lint cleaning, fiber length and waste - (Proceedings)
Hughs, S.E., Armijo, C.B., Foulk, J.A. 2012. Ginning, lint cleaning, fiber length and waste. 2003 Beltwide Cotton Conference. Presentation ONLY.
Cotton thermal defoliation economics - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Funk, P.A., Armijo, C.B., Hawkes, G.M., Libben, J.D. 2012. Cotton thermal defoliation economics. Journal of American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers. 75(1):29-42.
Changes in cotton quality during ginning - (Abstract Only)
Whitelock, D.P., Boykin Jr, J.C., Armijo, C.B., Barnes, E. 2011. Changes in cotton quality during ginning. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Presentation only; number 1111636.
Fiber and yarn properties from high-speed roller ginning - (Abstract Only)
Armijo, C.B., Foulk, J.A., Whitelock, D.P., Hughs, S.E., Holt, G.A., Thibodeaux, D.P., Gillum, M.N. 2011. Fiber and yarn properties from high-speed roller ginning. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Presentation only; number 1111466.
Long-term storage of polyethylene film wrapped cotton bales and effects on fiber and textile quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hughs, S.E., Gamble, G.R., Armijo, C.B., Tristao, D.C. 2011. Long-term storage of polyethylene film wrapped cotton bales and effects on fiber and textile quality. Journal of Cotton Science. 15(2):127-136.
Beltwide cotton quality before and after lint cleaning - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Whitelock, D.P., Armijo, C.B., Boykin Jr, J.C., Buser, M.D., Holt, G.A., Barnes, E.M., Valco, T.D., Findley, D.S., Waston, M.D. 2011. Beltwide cotton quality before and after lint cleaning. Journal of Cotton Science. 15:282-291.
Ginning U.S. cotton for domestic and export markets - (Proceedings)
Hughs, S.E., Armijo, C.B., Byler, R.K., Whitelock, D.P. 2011. Ginning U.S. cotton for domestic and export markets. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. 569-577.
Removing seed coat fragments with newly-designed lint cleaner grid bars - (Proceedings)
Armijo, C.B., Whitelock, D.P., Hughs, S.E., Barnes, E.M., Gillum, M.N. 2011. Removing seed coat fragments with newly-designed lint cleaner grid bars. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. 647-658.
Charting the collision between a seed coat fragment and newly-designed lint cleaner grid bars - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Armijo, C.B., Whitelock, D.P., Hughs, S.E., Barnes, E.M., Gillum, M.N. 2011. Charting the collision between a seed coat fragment and newly-designed lint cleaner grid bars. Journal of Cotton Science. 15:33-42.
Predicting Fiber Quality After Commercial Ginning Based on Fiber Obtained with Laboratory-Scale Gin Stands - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Boykin Jr, J.C., Whitelock, D.P., Armijo, C.B., Buser, M.D., Holt, G.A., Valco, T.D., Findley, D.S., Barnes, E.M., Watson, M.D. 2010. Predicting Fiber Quality After Commercial Ginning Based on Fiber Obtained with Laboratory-Scale Gin Stands. Journal of Cotton Science. 14:34-45.
Using High-Speed Video to Examine Differential Roller Ginning of Upland Cotton - (Proceedings)
Armijo, C.B., Van Doorn, D.W., Hughs, S.E., Gillum, M.N. 2010. Using High-Speed Video to Examine Differential Roller Ginning of Upland Cotton. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. p. 699-708. 2010 CD.
Quality Comparison of Saw and Roller Ginning Three Mid-South Cultivars - (Abstract Only)
Byler, R.K., Hardin Iv, R.G., Delhom, C.D., Armijo, C.B. 2010. Quality Comparison of Saw and Roller Ginning Three Mid-South Cultivars [abstract]. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. CD ROM p. 657.
CONVENTIONAL AND HIGH-SPEED ROLLER GINNING OF UPLAND COTTON IN COMMERCIAL GINS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Armijo, C.B., Gillum, M.N. 2010. Conventional and high-speed roller ginning of upland cotton in commercial gins. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 26(1):5-10.
Harvesting and seed cotton cleaning of a cotton cultivar with a fragile seed coat - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Armijo, C.B., Baker, K.D., Hughs, S.E., Barnes, E.M., Gillum, M.N. 2009. Harvesting and seed cotton cleaning of a cotton cultivar with a fragile seed coat. Journal of Cotton Science. 13:158-165.
USING CYCLONES EFFECTIVELY AT COTTON GINS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Whitelock, D.P., Armijo, C.B., Buser, M.D., Hughs, S.E. 2009. Using cyclones effectively at cotton gins. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 25(4):563-576.
Fractionation of Foreign Matter in Ginned Lint Before and After Lint Cleaning - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Boykin Jr, J.C., Armijo, C.B., Whitelock, D.P., Buser, M.D., Holt, G.A., Valco, T.D., Findley, D.S., Barnes, E.M., Watson, M.D. 2009. Fractionation of Foreign Matter in Ginned Lint Before and After Lint Cleaning. Transactions of the ASABE. Vol. 52(2): 419-426.
Diagramming the path of a seed coat fragment on experimental lint cleaner grid bars - (Proceedings)
Armijo, C.B., Whitelock, D.P., Hughs, S.E., Barnes, E.M., Gillum, M.N. 2009. Diagramming the path of a seed coat fragment on experimental lint cleaner grid bars. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. 2009 CD 521-530.
EVALUATING A FIBERGLASS ROLLER COVERING ON A ROLLER GIN STAND - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Whitelock, D.P., Armijo, C.B., Gamble, G.R. 2008. Evaluating a fiberglass roller covering on a roller gin stand. Journal of Cotton Science. 12:143-149.
Multibar sawless lint cleaner: Lag set evaluation results - (Abstract Only)
Holt, G.A., Baker, R.V., Barnes, E., Armijo, C.B., Gamble, G.R. 2008. Multibar sawless lint cleaner: Lag set evaluation results [abstract]. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting, Providence, Rhode Island, June 30-Jul 2, 2008. CDROM.
Manual Fractionation of MDTA-3 Trash Removed from Lint Before and After Lint Cleaning - (Proceedings)
Boykin Jr, J.C., Whitelock, D.P., Armijo, C.B., Buser, M.D., Holt, G.A., Valco, T.D., Findley, D.S., Barnes, E.M., Watson, M.D. 2008. Manual Fractionation of MDTA-3 Trash Removed from Lint Before and After Lint Cleaning. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Providence, RI. Paper No. 084182. 19 pages.
INNOVATIVE TECHNIQUE TO EVALUATE LINT CLEANER GRID BAR DESIGNS - (Proceedings)
Armijo, C.B., Whitelock, D.P., Barnes, E.M., Gillum, M.N. 2008. Innovative technique to evaluate lint cleaner grid bar designs. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 8-11, 2008, Nashville, TN. 2008 CDROM.
PNEUMATIC FRACTIONATOR FOR CLEANING GINNED LINT - (Proceedings)
Whitelock, D.P., Armijo, C.B., Barnes, E.B. 2008. Pneumatic fractionator for cleaning ginned lint. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 8-11, 2008, Nashville, TN. 2008 CDROM.
The multibar sawless lint cleaner: A new approach to cleaning upland cotton lint - (Proceedings)
Holt, G.A., Baker, R.V., Barnes, E., Armijo, C.B. 2008. The multibar sawless lint cleaner: A new approach to cleaning upland cotton lint. National Cotton Council 2008 Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 8-11, 2008, Nashville, TN. p. 717-724.
PARTICULATE EMISSION PROFILE OF A COTTON GIN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hughs, S.E., Armijo, C.B., Whitelock, D.P., Buser, M.D. 2008. Particulate emission profile of a cotton gin. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 24(2):145-151.
Comparison of Five Small-Scale Laboratory Gins to Seven Commercial Gins Sampled Across the Cotton Belt - (Proceedings)
Boykin Jr, J.C., Whitelock, D.P., Buser, M.D., Armijo, C.B., Holt, G.A., Valco, T.D., Findley, D.S., Barnes, E.M., Watson, M.D. 2008. Comparison of Five Small-Scale Laboratory Gins to Seven Commercial Gins Sampled Across the Cotton Belt. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. Nashville, TN. CD ROM pp 737-752.
High-speed roller ginning in commercial gin plants in 2005 and 2006 - (Proceedings)
Armijo, C.B. 2008. High-speed roller ginning in commercial gin plants in 2005 and 2006. In: Proceedings of the World Cotton Research Conference, September 9-15, 2007, Lubbock, Texas. 2007 CDROM.
BELTWIDE COTTON QUALITY STUDY - (Proceedings)
Whitelock, D.P., Buser, M.D., Armijo, C.B., Holt, G.A., Boykin Jr, J.C., Valco, T.D., Findley, D.S., Barnes, E.M., Watson, M.D. 2008. Beltwide cotton quality study. In: Proceedings of the World Cotton Research Conference, September 9-15, 2007, Lubbock, Texas. 2007 CDROM.
Survey of seed-cotton and lint cleaning equipment in US roller gins - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Whitelock, D.P., Armijo, C.B., Gamble, G.R., Hughs, S.E. 2007. Survey of seed-cotton and lint cleaning equipment in US roller gins. Journal of Cotton Science. 11:128-140.
EFFECTS OF HARVESTING AND SEED-COTTON CLEANING ON A COTTON WITH A FRAGILE SEED COAT - (Proceedings)
Armijo, C.B., Baker, K.D., Hughs, S.E., Barnes, E.M., Gillum, M.N. 2007. Effects of harvesting and seed-cotton cleaning on a cotton with a fragile seed coat. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 9-12,2007, New Orleans, Louisiana. 2007 CDROM p. 728.
BELTWIDE GIN SAMPLING - FIRST SEASON - (Proceedings)
Whitelock, D.P., Buser, M.D., Armijo, C.B., Holt, G.A., Boykin Jr, J.C., Valco, T.D., Findley, D.S., Barnes, E.M., Watson, M.D. 2007. Beltwide gin sampling - first season. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 9-12, 2007, New Orleans, Louisiana. 2007 CDROM p. 1930-1935.
A DUST ABATEMENT DEVICE FOR HARVEST - (Proceedings)
Whitelock, D.P., Armijo, C.B., Buser, M.D., Hughs, S.E., Heerema, R.J. 2007. A dust abatement device for harvest. Proceedings Western Pecan Growers Association, March 4-5, 2007, Las Cruces, NM. p. 19-22.
HIGH SPEED ROLLER GINNING OF UPLAND COTTON - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Armijo, C.B., Gillum, M.N. 2006. High speed roller ginning of upland cotton. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 23(2):137-143.
HARVESTING AND GINNING A COTTON WITH A FRAGILE SEED COAT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Armijo, C.B., Holt, G.A., Baker, K.D., Hughs, S.E., Barnes, E.M., Gillum, M.N. 2006. Harvesting and ginning a cotton with a fragile seed coat. Journal of Cotton Science. 10:311-318.
COTTON HARVEST PREPARATION USING THERMAL ENERGY - (Proceedings)
Funk, P.A., Armijo, C.B., Brashears, A.D., McAlister III, D.D., Showler, A., Fletcher, R.S. 2006. Cotton harvest preparation using thermal energy. LP Gas Global Technology Conference. 19th World LP Gas Forum, October 17-20, 2006, Chicago, IL. 2006 CDROM.
EFFICIENCY OF CURRENT SEED-COTTON AND LINT CLEANING MACHINERY AT US ROLLER GINS - (Proceedings)
Armijo, C.B., Whitelock, D.P., Hughs, S.E. 2006. Efficiency of current seed-cotton and lint cleaning machinery at US roller gins. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper No. 051101.
Collection efficiency evaluation of baffle-type pre-separator configurations: Effects of baffle location and inlet velocities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Buser, M.D., Whitelock, D.P., Holt, G.A., Armijo, C.B., Wang, L. 2007. Collection efficiency evaluation of baffle-type pre-separator configurations: Effects of baffle location and inlet velocities. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 23(3):347-355.
COTTON HARVEST PREPARATION USING THERMAL ENERGY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Funk, P.A., Armijo, C.B., Showler, A., Fletcher, R.S., Brashears, A.D., McAlister III, D.D. 2006. Cotton harvest preparation using thermal energy. Transactions of the ASABE. 49(3):617-622.
PERFORMANCE TESTS OF AN EXPERIMENTAL ROLLER GIN STAND COVERING MATERIAL - (Proceedings)
Whitelock, D.P., Armijo, C.B., Gamble, G.R., McAlister, D.D. 2006. Performance tests of an experimental roller gin stand covering material. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 3-6, 2006, San Antonio, Texas. 2006 CDROM. p. 646-650.
FERTILITY AND TOXICITY OF POTTING SOILS PREPARED FOR GINNING AND DAIRY WASTES ANAEROBIC DIGESTATE - (Proceedings)
Funk, P.A., Armijo, C.B., Lindemann, W.C., Lewis, B.E., Flynn, R.P. 2006. Fertility and toxicity of potting soils prepared for ginning and dairy wastes anaerobic digestate. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 3-6, 2006, San Antonio, Texas. 2006 CDROM. p. 402-409.
HARVESTING AND GINNING A FRAGILE SEED COAT COTTON - (Proceedings)
Armijo, C.B., Holt, G.A., Baker, K.D., Hughs, S.E., Barnes, E.M., Gillum, M.N. 2006. Harvesting and ginning a fragile seed coat cotton. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 3-6, 2006, San Antonio, Texas. 2006 CDROM. p. 556-566.
A NEW APPROACH TO ROLLER GINNING TO PRESERVE FIBER LENGTH - (Proceedings)
Armijo, C.B., Van Doorn, D.W., Hughs, S.E., Gillum, M.N. 2006. A new approach to roller ginning to preserve fiber length. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 3-6, 2006, San Antonio, Texas. 2006 CDROM. p. 642-645.
EFFECT OF THERMAL DEFOLIATION ON COTTON LEAF DESICCATION, SENESCENCE, POST-HARVEST REGROWTH, AND LINT QUALITY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Showler, A., Funk, P.A., Armijo, C.B. 2006. Effect of thermal defoliation on cotton leaf desiccation, senescence, post-harvest regrowth, and lint quality. Journal of Cotton Science. 10(1):39-45.
GINNING A COTTON WITH A FRAGILE SEED COAT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Armijo, C.B., Hughs, S.E., Gillum, M.N., Barnes, E.M. 2006. Ginning a cotton with a fragile seed coat. Journal of Cotton Science. 10:46-52.
SURVEY OF CURRENT SEED-COTTON AND LINT CLEANING PRACTICES IN US ROLLER GINNING PLANTS - (Proceedings)
Whitelock, D.P., Hughs, S.E., Armijo, C.B. 2005. Survey of current seed-cotton and lint cleaning practices in US roller ginning plants. ASAE Annual International Meeting. Paper No. 041166.
BOLL WEEVIL KILL RATES BY GIN PROCESSING AND BALE COMPRESSION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hughs, S.E., Armijo, C.B., Staten, R.T. 2006. Boll weevil kill rates by gin processing and bale compression. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 22(1):45-50.
COTTON HARVEST PREPARATION USING THERMAL ENERGY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Funk, P.A., Armijo, C.B., Brashears, A.D., McAlister III, D.D., Showler, A., Fletcher, R.S. 2006. COTTON HARVEST PREPARATION USING THERMAL ENERGY. Transactions of the ASABE. Vol 49(3): 617-622. (2006).
CONVERTING GIN AND DAIRY WASTES TO METHANE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Funk, P.A., Armijo, C.B., Hanson, A.T., Samani, Z.A., Macias-Corral, M.A., Smith, G.B., Riordan, J.T. 2005. Converting gin and dairy wastes to methane. Transactions of the ASAE. 48(3):1197-1201.
MODIFYING THE STATIONARY KNIFE ON A ROLLER GIN STAND TO GIN UPLAND COTTON - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Armijo, C.B., Gillum, M.N., 2005. Modifying the stationary knife on a roller gin stand to gin upland cotton. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 21(5):777-785.
A STUDY OF BALE MOISTURE ADDITION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chun, D.T., Hughs, S.E., Armijo, C.B., Baker, K.D., Mcalister III, D. 2006. A study of bale moisture addition. Transactions of the ASABE. 50(2):325-330.
PARTICULATE CONCENTRATION MEASUREMENT AT A NEW MEXICO COTTON GIN - (Proceedings)
Hughs, S.E., Armijo, C.B., Whitelock, D.P., Buser, M.D. 2005. Particulate concentration measurement at a New Mexico cotton gin. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 4-7, 2005, New Orleans, Louisiana. p. 553-559. 2005 CDROM.
INVESTIGATION OF THE EFFECTS OF LINT CLEANING MACHINERY LOADING ON FIBER QUALITY AT A COMMERCIAL ROLLER GIN. - (Proceedings)
Whitelock, D.P., Armijo, C.B., Hughs, S.E. 2005. Investigation of the effects of lint cleaning machinery loading on fiber quality at a commercial roller gin. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 4-7, 2005, New Orleans, Louisiana. p. 789-794. 2005 CDROM.
THERMAL DEFOLIATION IN 2004 - (Proceedings)
Funk, P.A., Armijo, C., Brashears, A. D., Showler, A.T., Fletcher, R.S., Hutmacher, R.B., Godfrey, L.D., McGuire, M.R., Bancroft, J.S. 2005. Thermal defoliation in 2004. In: Proceedings of the National Cotton Council, Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 4-7, 2005, New Orleans, Louisiana. p. 648-656. 2005 CDROM.
GINNING A FRAGILE SEED COAT COTTON - (Proceedings)
Armijo, C.B., Hughs, S.E., Gillum, M.N., Barnes, E.M. 2005. Ginning a fragile seed coat cotton. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 4-7, 2005, New Orleans, Louisiana. p. 813-820. 2005 CDROM.
AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS OF A METHOD USED TO DETERMINE PROPERTY LINE SETBACK DISTANCES FOR COTTON GINS - (Proceedings)
Wanjura, J.D., Buser, M.D., Whitelock, D.P., Armijo, C.B., Hughs, S.E., Green, J.K., Norman, B.M., Capareda, S.C., Hamm, L.B., Parnell, Jr., C.B., Shaw, B.W., Lacey, R.E. 2005. An engineering analysis of a method used to determine property line setback distances for cotton gins. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 4-7, 2005, New Orleans, Louisiana. p. 614-629. 2005 CDROM.
PRELIMINARY EVALUATION OF THE BAFFLE-TYPE PRE-SEPARATOR IN TERMS OF BAFFLE LOCATION, CRITICAL AIR VELOCITY, AND LOADING RATE - (Proceedings)
Buser, M.D., Whitelock, D.P., Holt, G.A., Armijo, C.B., Wang, L. 2005. Preliminary evaluation of the baffle-type pre-separator in terms of baffle location, critical air velocity, and loading rate. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 4-7, 2005, New Orleans, Louisiana. p. 469-485. 2005 CDROM.
EXPERIMENTAL THERMAL DEFOLIATOR TRIALS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Funk, P.A., Armijo, C.B., McAlister,III, D.D., Lewis, B.E. 2004. Experimental thermal defoliator trials. The Journal of Cotton Science. 8(4):230-242. Available: http://www.cotton.org/journal/current/cfm
2003 THERMAL DEFOLIATION TRIALS - (Proceedings)
Funk, P.A., Armijo, C.B., McAlister, D.D., Brashears, A.D., McGuire, M.R., Lewis, B. E., Hutmacher, R.B., Roberts, B.A. 2004. 2003 Thermal defoliation trials. In: Proceedings of the National Cotton Council. 2004 Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 5-9, 2004, San Antonio, Texas. 2004 CDROM. p. 755-759.
BALE MOISTURE ADDITION - A CASE STUDY - (Proceedings)
Hughs, S.E., McAlister III, D.D., Armijo, C.B., Baker, K.D. 2004. Bale moisture addition - a case study. In: Proceedings of the National Cotton Council. 2004 Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 5-9, 2004, San Antonio, Texas. 2004 CDROM. p. 2995-3001.
FIBER QUALITY OF ROLLER GINNED UPLAND COTTON - (Proceedings)
Armijo, C.B., Gillum, M.N. 2004. Fiber quality of roller ginned upland cotton. In: Proceedings of the National Cotton Council. 2004 Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 5-9, 2004, San Antonio, Texas. 2004 CDROM. p. 947.
VARYING THE NUMBER OF BLADES ON THE ROLLER-GIN ROTARY KNIFE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Armijo, C.B., Gillum, M.N., Van Doorn, D.W. 2004. Varying the number of blades on the roller-gin rotary knife. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 20(4):399-405.
CONVERTING GIN AND DAIRY WASTES TO METHANE - (Proceedings)
FUNK, P.A., ARMIJO, C.B., HANSON, A.T., SAMANI, Z.A., MACIAS-CORRAL, M.A., SMITH, G.B., RIORDAN, S.J. CONVERTING GIN AND DAIRY WASTES TO METHANE. ANIMAL, AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD PROCESSING WASTES SYMPOSIUM. 2003. p. 333-340.
ROLLER GINNING UPLAND COTTON AT HIGH CAPACITIES - (Proceedings)
Armijo, C.B., Gillum, M.N. Roller ginning upland cotton at high capacities. CD-ROM. Memphis, TN:National Cotton Council. 2003.
THERMAL DEFOLIATION - (Proceedings)
Funk, P.A., Armijo, C.B., McAlister, D.D., Brashears, A.D., Bancroft, J.S., Roberts, B.A., Lewis, B.E. 2003. Thermal defoliation. National Cotton Council. CD-ROM p. 2549-2553.
METHANE FROM GIN AND DAIRY WASTES - (Proceedings)
Funk, P.A., Armijo, C.B., Hanson, A.T., Samani, Z.A., Smith, G.B., Riordan, S.J.T. Methane from gin and dairy wastes. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences. 2003 Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 6-10, 2003, Nashville, Tennessee. 2003 CDROM. p. 2528-2532.
PINK BOLLWORM PHEROMONE DISPENSER HARVEST LOSSES - (Proceedings)
Funk, P.A., Armijo, C.B., Lewis, B.E. 2003. Pink bollworm pheromone dispenser harvest losses. National Cotton Council. CD-ROM p 2516-2517.
BOLL WEEVIL SURVIVAL IN THE GINNING SYSTEM - (Proceedings)
HUGHS, S.E., STATEN, R.T., ARMIJO, C.B. BOLL WEEVIL SURVIVAL IN THE GINNING SYSTEM. NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL BELTWIDE COTTON CONFERENCE. 2002. 6 p.
THERMAL DEFOLIATION - (Proceedings)
FUNK, P.A., ARMIJO, C.B., LEWIS, B.E., STEINER, R.L., MCALISTER III, D.D. THERMAL DEFOLIATION. NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL BELTWIDE COTTON CONFERENCE. 2002. 7 p.
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