Ginning
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NCGA Honors Kelley, Lange and Maguire
The National Cotton Ginners Association honored Richard Kelley, Mark Lange and John Maguire with the association’s top awards during its…
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NCC Survey Projects 9.4 Million Acres of U.S. Cotton in 2015
U.S. cotton producers intend to plant 9.4 million acres of cotton in 2015 – down 14.6 percent from last year…
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2013 Ginning Survey Shows Continuing Trends, Plus a Few Surprises
Rather than another “same song, second verse” scenario, the 2013 Cost of Ginning Cotton survey did provide a few surprises…
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First Certified Cotton Bale of 2014 Delivered to Gin
While most cotton growers are battling plant bugs and resistant weeds and watching for first blooms, Sam and Josh Ruiz…
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USDA Announces 2014 Cotton Loan Rate Differentials
USDA’s Farm Service Agency has announced the 2014-crop loan rate differentials for upland and extra-long staple (ELS) cotton.
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A Smarter Approach to Cotton Modules
A smartphone app designed to simplify module registration is gaining popularity among growers and ginners.
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Lee Tiller Named NCGA Cotton Ginner of the Year
Lee Tiller, an Odem, TX, ginner, was named the 2013 Horace Hayden National Cotton Ginner of the Year during the…
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Handle Round Modules With Care
On-board module builders have been a boon to cotton producers in terms of time, cost savings and efficiency. And as…
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The Evolution of the U.S. Ginning Industry
If Eli Whitney could walk into a modern cotton gin, he might have a hard time recognizing his contribution to…
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Successful Gins Emphasize Technology and Training
As price pressure and the need minimize costs mount throughout the cotton supply chain, ginners increasingly are focusing on minimizing…