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Joseph Thomas
Cotton Ginning Research
RES AGRI ENGR

Phone: (662) 686-3095
Fax: (662) 686-5235

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Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Cotton Gin By-Products Utilization: Past, Present, and Future - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Belt feeding a 10-saw gin stand - (Abstract Only)
Changes in properties of cotton gin byproducts during windrow composting - (Abstract Only)
Pilot scale co-pelletization of gin ‘trash’ and beef manure: A Circularity Perspective - (Abstract Only)
Packaging lint cotton - (Book / Chapter)
Phenotypic variability in the U.S. upland cotton core set for root traits and water use efficiency at the late reproductive stage Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ghimere, O.P., Spivey, W.W., Kuraparthy, V., Campbell, B.T., Jones, M., Thomas, J.W., Bridges, W.C., Narayanan, S. 2024. Phenotypic variability in the U.S. upland cotton core set for root traits and water use efficiency at the late reproductive stage. Crop Science. 64(3):1831-1845. https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.21229.
Research plot harvesting and ginning experiences with the CP770 - (Abstract Only)
Cotton Ginning and Sustainable Byproducts Utilization - (Other)
Nutrient Properties of Fresh and Composted Cotton Gin Byproducts and Cattle Manure for Soil Amendment Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Alege, F.P., Donohoe, S.P., Blake, C.D., Thomas, J.W. 2024. Nutrient Properties of Fresh and Composted Cotton Gin Byproducts and Cattle Manur for Soil Amendment. Journal of the ASABE. 67(1):151-159. https://doi.org/10.13031/ja.15766.
Energy consumption of a breeder gin stand by sample size and saw Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Donohoe, S.P., Alege, F.P., Blake, C.D., Thomas, J.W. 2023. Energy consumption of a breeder gin stand by sample size and saw. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 39(6):585-593. https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.15765.
Forage properties of fresh and composted cotton gin byproducts as feed supplements Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Alege, F.P., Donohoe, S.P., Tumuluru, J., Delhom, C.D., Blake, C.D., Thomas, J.W. 2023. Forage properties of fresh and composted cotton gin byproducts as feed supplements. AgriEngineering. 5(4):1955-1970. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriengineering5040120.
A tool for semi-automated extraction of cotton gin energy consumption from power data Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Donohoe, S.P., Alege, F.P., Thomas, J.W. 2023. A tool for semi-automated extraction of cotton gin energy consumption from power data. AgriEngineering. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriengineering5030093.
Small plot harvesting with a round module baler cotton harvester - (Abstract 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.
Aerobic composting process for utilization of cotton gin byproducts as feedstock in fertilizer and animal feed pellets - (Abstract Only)
Alege, F.P., Donohoe, S.P., Blake, C.D., Thomas, J.W. 2023. Aerobic composting process for utilization of cotton gin byproducts as feedstock in fertilizer and animal feed pellets. ASABE Annual International Meeting, Omaha, Nebraska, July 9-12, 2023.
Fresh and composted cotton gin byproducts and beef manure as feedstock for co-pelletization - (Other)
Alege, F.P., Blake, C.D., Donohoe, S.P., Thomas, J.W. 2023. Fresh and composted cotton gin byproducts and beef manure as feedstock for co-pelletization. ASABE Annual International Meeting. ASABE Annual International Meeting, Omaha, Nebraska, July 8-12,2003.
10-Saw gin stand energy variation with blade and sample size changes - (Abstract Only)
Donohoe, S.P., Blake, C.D., Alege, F.P., Thomas, J.W. 2023. 10-Saw gin stand energy variation with blade and sample size changes. ASABE Annual International Meeting. 2023 ASABE Annual International Meeting, Omaha, Nebraska, July 8-12, 2023.
Evaluation of practices to unwrap round cotton modules Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Delhom, C.D., Van Der Sluijs, M.J., Wanjura, J.D., Thomas, J.W. 2023. Evaluation of practices to unwrap round cotton modules. Journal of Cotton Science. 27:90-101. https://doi.org/10.56454/IPOU8527.
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.
How gins can maximize bale throughput given seasonality, cotton quality and producer decisions - (Other)
Gottula, J., Hidalgo, M., King, J., Harrison, A., Bourland, F., Whitelock, D.P., Hardin, R., Tumuluru, J., Holt, G.A., Thomas, J.W., Wanjura, J.D., Blakemore, D., Delhom, C.D., Ward, J. 2023. How gins can maximize bale throughput given seasonality, cotton quality and producer decisions. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 10-12, 2023, New Orleans, Louisiana. Presentation only.
Acquiring tabletop and breeder gin energy - (Abstract Only)
Donohoe, S.P., Blake, C.D., Thomas, J.W. 2023. Acquiring tabletop and breeder gin energy [Meeting Abstract]. 2022 Beltwide Cotton Conferences, San Antonio, Texas. January 4-6, 2022.
Inline real-time moisture sensing system for gin cotton - (Proceedings)
To, F., Gay, L., Thomas, J.W., Donohoe, S.P. 2023. Inline real-time moisture sensing system for gin cotton. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 10-12, 2023, New Orleans, LA. P.86-94. 2023.
Nutrients and forage properties of cotton gin byproducts and cattle manure - (Proceedings)
Alege, F.P., Blake, C.D., Donohoe, S.P., Thomas, J.W. 2023. Nutrients and forage properties of cotton gin byproducts and cattle manure. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 10-12, 2023, New Orleans, LA. P.293-298.
Electrical energy variables for hand-fed tabletop gins - (Abstract Only)
Donohoe, S.P., Blake, C.D., Alege, F.P., Thomas, J.W. 2023. Electrical energy variables for hand-fed tabletop gins. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. 2023 Belwide Cotton Conferences, New Orleans January 10-12, 2023, P.287.
Camera and UAV combinations optimization of cotton field contaminant imaging - (Proceedings)
Blake, C.D., Donohoe, S.P., Alege, F.P., Thomas, J.W. 2023. Camera and UAV combinations optimization of cotton field contaminant imaging. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 10-12, 2023, New Orleans, LA. P.288-292. 2023.
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.
Tabletop Ginning Energy:Variable Effects - (Abstract Only)
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.
Developing a UAV sourced database for AI trash detection in cotton fields - (Abstract Only)
Blake, C.D., Donohoe, S.P., Thomas, J.W. 2022. Developing a UAV sourced database for AI trash detection in cotton fields. Meeting Abstract. 2022 Beltwide Cotton Conferences, San Antonio, Texas P.217.
Quantifying deep cryogenic treatment extent and its effect on steel properties Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Funk, P.A., Kanaan, A., Shank, C., Cooke, P., Sevostianov, I., Thomas, J.W., Pate, M.O. 2021. Quantifying deep cryogenic treatment extent and its effect on steel properties. International Journal of Engineering Science. 167. Article 103521. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijengsci.2021.103521.