NCC Consolidates SPCC Information The EPA recently extended the date 12 months to Nov. 10, '11 as the date that owners of an Oil Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC)- regulated facility or farm must prepare or amend and implement a SPCC Plan.
Cotton Module Transportation Calculator How far can module trucks travel to retrieve modules in order to increase gin machinery utilization before transportation costs negatively impact ginning costs?
Bale Marker Evaluation Study Questions continue to be asked about module marking materials. The message to producers and ginners remains the same: any material described as permanent should not be used as a module or a bale marker.
Recommendations for Handling Seedcotton Exposed To Excessive Rainfall Widespread extended rainy and wet conditions periodically impact the U.S. cotton crop. Almost every year, some growing areas experience significant yield and quality losses due to inclement weather. Wet weather negatively impacts lint color and seed quality.
NCC Bale Moisture Fact Sheet Because NCC policy recommends moisture levels in cotton bales at the gin not exceed 7.5%, the NCC's Quality Task Force urges diligence be exercised to minimize the possibility of fiber quality deterioration due to excessive water and concentrated wet spots; this is a special concern with gins that use liquid spraying systems.
Prevent Lint Contamination Protecting cotton fiber from contaminants can help preserve markets. This publication offers steps that can be taken to prevent problems with materials that can contaminate seed cotton and lint and result in blemished finished goods.
Just Build It: Seed-Cotton Storage & Handling in Modules Since modules were introduced in 1972, their use has steadily increased. Today nearly all seed-cotton is stored in modules prior to ginning. Handling and storing seed-cotton in modules clearly benefits both growers and ginners by de-coupling the harvesting from ginning processes.
Just Tarp It: Selecting a Module Cover Dimensions and characteristics of tarpaulins are important factors when selecting a module covers. Many varieties of cover materials and features available. Guidelines for choosing covers are presented.
Cotton Incorporated's
Harvest Systems Web Pages
Cotton harvest systems publications from Cotton Incorporated covering:
1) Spindle-type cotton harvesters,
2) Stripper-type harvesters,
3) Handling and storage of seed cotton, and
4) Economic decision aids (cotton harvest equipment investment analysis)
Cotton Contamination Incident Report
The National Cotton Council of America (NCC) policy directs the NCC to 1) actively pursue the elimination of lint contamination from all sources and 2) work with US textile manufacturers to develop contamination reporting systems. Follow the NEW LINK to the Cotton Contamination Incident Report page.