In order to answer concerns raised by international mills over the fiber quality of U.S. cotton, several U.S. researchers are participating in a new broad initiative. Derek Whitelock, agricultural engineer at the Southwest Ginning Lab, explains how this group effort is trying to establish a foundation for assessing the changes in upland cotton quality during the ginning process.
In addition to taking samples all through the ginning process, Whitelock says they are also taking samples at different times during the ginning season to ensure full and accurate data.
Whitelock believes this research is an important effort to grow world markets for U.S. cotton.
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