Resource Directory

Tap directly into the extensive research library of Cotton Incorporated. Here, you can filter your results by category, sort them by date and select your preferred media type to streamline the resources you see.

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February 19, 2021

Field to Market®

Field to Market® provides outcomes-based measurement tools and resources to help growers continuously improve their sustainability performance and their marketability.

February 19, 2021

Proper Moisture at Harvest for Cotton Stored in Round Modules

This brochure reminds producers of the importance of harvesting cotton at proper moisture content (less than 12%) and what the potential costs are if they do not. The brochure also discusses how to determine when it is safe to harvest if a moisture meter is not available.

February 19, 2021

Module Marker Study

Applying the correct module marking ink at harvest is important to preventing contamination. This report examines the potential for four different sprays to result in contamination at the textile mill.  

February 19, 2021

Stripper Harvesting

This 22-page PDF provides information on how to maintain and efficiently operate stripper harvesters, including field cleaner tuning tips.

February 19, 2021

Spindle Harvester Maintenance and Operation

This 38-page reference document covers key areas in maintaining spindle harvesters (pickers) and tips for efficient operation.

February 19, 2021

Seed Cotton Handling and Storage

This reference document covers traditional module building, tarp maintenance and handling round and half-size cotton modules.

February 19, 2021

Cotton Yield Maps

This eight-page document provides background material on cotton yield monitors and then provides five case studies where yield monitors have been a valuable tool for precision management.

January 19, 2021

RFID Tools for Cotton Module Management

This web page provides links to various software tools and educational information on the use of RFID (radio frequency identification) tags.

January 19, 2021

Post-Harvest Pigweed Management

Pigweeds can emerge season-long, which includes after crop harvest following rainfall or irrigation events. Learn why controlling pigweed after harvest is important for the following year.

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January 19, 2021

Securing Round Modules for Transport

The National Cotton Ginners recommends these safe tie-down procedures for transporting round modules.

January 19, 2021

Handling Cotton Exposed to Excessive Rainfall

The National Cotton Council provides suggestions for both producers and ginners who need to handle seed cotton that has been exposed to excessive rainfall.

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January 19, 2021

Cotton Info App for iPads

The Cotton Info App is a collection of reference materials specially designed for growers, consultants and extension workers who may not have good cellular connectivity. All materials are stored on the user’s iPad. (An Android tablet version is also available.)