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Research Project: Development of Best Management Practices, Tools, and Technologies to Optimize Water Use Efficiency and Improve Water Distribution in the Lower Mississippi River Basin

Location: Sustainable Water Management Research

Title: Research plot harvesting and ginning experiences with the CP770

Author
item Delhom, Christopher
item Alege, Femi
item Wanjura, John
item Thomas, Joseph

Submitted to: National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference
Publication Type: Abstract Only
Publication Acceptance Date: 11/6/2023
Publication Date: N/A
Citation: N/A

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: Round module building (RMB) cotton harvesters have revolutionized the cotton industry. However, most research plots are still harvested with out of date, single to four row cotton harvesters. A state of the art CP770, full-size 6 row RMB cotton picker was utilized to harvest research plots in a replicated field trial. Various harvest configurations utilizing all or some of the row units was carried out. There were both advantages and disadvantages identified in the use of a full-size RMB cotton harvester on plot research. Time, equipment and labor pros and cons are discussed.