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Research Project: Enhancing the Profitability and Sustainability of Upland Cotton, Cottonseed, and Agricultural Byproducts through Improvements in Pre- and Post-Harvest Processing

Location: Cotton Production and Processing Research

Title: Cotton harvesting and ginning

Author
item Wanjura, John

Submitted to: Texas A&M Cotton Producer Educational Program
Publication Type: Other
Publication Acceptance Date: 6/26/2019
Publication Date: 6/26/2019
Citation: Wanjura, J.D. 2019. Cotton harvesting and ginning. Texas A&M Cotton Producer Educational Program. Presentation. Lubbock, TX.

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: Technology for harvesting and ginning cotton in the USA was discussed with the agents during this program. Harvesting technology, efficiencies, economics, production practices, and historical adoption trends by region are discussed. Ginning systems for cleaning, ginning, and packaging stripper and picker harvested cotton are discussed.