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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 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.

May 12, 2022

What cotton growers should ask–and why–when it comes to carbon (Details)

Carbon markets to sell carbon offsets are now in place to help address greenhouse gas emissions.  There are opportunities for farmers to participate in carbon markets and this document provides information on what should be considered before committing to any program.  This 14-page report provides details and background information on carbon markets available and is […]

May 12, 2022

What to Know About Carbon Markets (Summary)

Carbon markets to sell carbon offsets are now in place to help address greenhouse gas emissions.  There are opportunities for farmers to participate in carbon markets and this document provides information on what should be considered before committing to any program.  This 5-page summary provides the most critical information and there is also a more […]

May 1, 2022

SmartIrrigation Cotton App

Designed for growers in Georgia and Florida, this interactive tool automatically downloads data from the closest weather station to help estimate irrigation water requirements.