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August 11, 2024

Mid-South Cotton Defoliation Guide 2021

This is the latest defoliation guide compiled by Extension Specialists. It describes different approaches to determine when to defoliate and offers guidance on different harvest aids for different weather conditions.This resource is updated yearly.

August 8, 2024

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.

August 4, 2024

Securing Round Modules for Transport

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

August 3, 2024

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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August 2, 2024

Spindle Harvester Maintenance and Operation

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

August 1, 2024

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.

August 1, 2024

Cotton Harvest Systems

This Cotton Incorporated web page is a hub for information about the different types of cotton harvest systems, seed cotton handling storage and cotton module traceability.

August 1, 2024

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.  

August 1, 2024

Stripper Harvesting

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

August 1, 2024

Seed Cotton Handling and Storage

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

July 19, 2024

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.

November 12, 2023

Precision Planter Components: Part 1 – Seed Metering, Downforce Control and Depth Control

Establishing a strong plant stand is the first step in achieving a productive cotton crop. This paper focuses on proper: 1) seed metering, 2) downforce settings, and 3) planting depth for your planting conditions including new options to automate these settings. A future paper will consider other advances in planter technology such as new seed […]