John Wanjura
Cotton Production and Processing Research
Agricultural Engineer
john.wanjura@ars.usda.gov
Phone: (806) 746-5353 ext. 109
Fax: (806) 746-5028

1604 E. FM 1294
LUBBOCK , TX 79403

• Publications

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  • Module feeder inspection system for plastic contamination: Design update-()
    Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A. 2021. Module feeder inspection system for plastic contamination: Design update. National Cotton Ginners Association. Available: https://www.cotton.org/ncga/upload/JDW-MFIS-Design-Update-NCGA-White-Paper-04222021-002.pdf.
    
  • Utilization of the fiber length variation captured by the HVI fibrogram to improve the prediction of yarn quality-(Abstract Only)
    Sayeed, A., Kelly, B., Wanjura, J.D., Hequet, E. 2020. Utilization of the fiber length variation captured by the HVI fibrogram to improve the prediction of yarn quality. American Society of Agronomy Meetings. Presentation. San Antonio, TX, November 10-13, 2019.
    
  • Assessing the influence of spindle harvester drum arrangement on fiber quality and yield-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Van Der Sluijs, M.H., Wanjura, J.D., Boman, R.K., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G. 2021. Assessing the influence of spindle harvester drum arrangement on fiber quality and yield. Journal of Cotton Science. 24:229-237.
    
  • Plastic contamination mitigation research update 2020-(Proceedings)
    
    
  • Current and potential robotic applications to improve cotton production: Part 2-(Proceedings)
    
    
  • Prevention of plastic contamination when handling cotton modules-()
    Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G., Ward, J., Hardin, B., Barnes, E. 2020. Prevention of plastic contamination when handling cotton modules. Agricultural Research Updates. 1-10.
    
  • Characterizing the total within-sample variation in cotton fiber length using the HVI fibrogram -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Sayeed, A., Schumann, M., Smith, W., Wanjura, J.D., Kelly, B., Hequet, E. 2020. Characterizing the total within-sample variation in cotton fiber length using the HVI fibrogram. Textile Research Journal. https://doi.org/10.1177/0040517520935212.
    
  • Plastic contamination image data-set for deep learning model development and training -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D. 2020. Plastic contamination image data-set for deep learning model development and training . AgriEngineering. 2:317-321. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriengineering2020021.
    
  • Plastic contamination image dataset for deep learning model development and training -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D. 2020. Plastic contamination image dataset for deep learning model development and training. AgriEngineering. 2(2):317-321. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriengineering2020021.
    
  • Cotton module feeder plastic contamination inspection system -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D. 2020. Cotton module feeder plastic contamination inspection system. AgriEngineering. 2:280-293. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriengineering2020018.
    
  • Visual imaging plastic removal system (VIPR); commercial field trials -(Proceedings)
    
    
  • Advances in managing cotton modules using rfid technology - system development update-(Proceedings)
    Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G., Barnes, E.M. 2020. Advances in managing cotton modules using rfid technology - system development update. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. 588-609.
    
  • Camera inspection system for plastic in cotton module feeder-()
    Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D. 2020. Camera inspection system for plastic in cotton module feeder. Laboratory Publication. online. https://www.cotton.org/ncga/upload/ModuleFeeder_Inspection-Simple-Camara-System.pdf
    
  • Plastic detection and removal systems: Research and working solutions for cotton gins-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • Fiber quality and contamination-()
    Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A. 2020. Fiber quality and contamination. Meeting Abstract. Presentation. Wichita Falls, KS, February 25-26, 2020.
    
  • Review of current ginning research.-()
    Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A. 2020. Review of current ginning research.. Meeting Abstract. Presentation. February 12, 2020, Lubbock, TX.
    
  • Update on contamination research - 2020 Southwest Cotton Physiology meeting held in Ardmore, OK; February 4 - 6, 2020-()
    Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A. 2020. Update on contamination research - 2020 Southwest Cotton Physiology meeting held in Ardmore, OK; February 4 - 6, 2020. Meeting Abstract. Presentation.
    
  • Advances in managing cotton modules using rfid technology - system development update-(Abstract Only)
    Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G., Barnes, E.M. 2020. Advances in managing cotton modules using rfid technology - system development update. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. Presentation. Austin, TX, January 8-10, 2020.
    
  • Update on plastic contamination detection and removal research at the Beltwide Cotton Conference 2020-(Abstract Only)
    Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D., Tran, K.D., Whitelock, D.P., Funk, P.A., Armijo, C.B. 2020. Update on plastic contamination detection and removal research at the Beltwide Cotton Conference 2020. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. Presentation.
    
  • Machine vision for plastic contamination detection-(Abstract Only)
    Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D., Whitelock, D.P., Funk, P.A., Armijo, C.B. 2020. Machine vision for plastic contamination detection. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. Presentation.
    
  • Module storage and gin contamination management-()
    Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A. 2020. Module storage and gin contamination management. Meeting Abstract. Presentation. Altus, OK, January 21-22, 2020.
    
  • Evaluation of the Goldenlion Contamination Cleaner-(Abstract Only)
    Whitelock, D.P., Armijo, C.B., Pelletier, M.G., Funk, P.A., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D., Kothari, N., Martin, V. 2020. Evaluation of the Goldenlion Contamination Cleaner. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 8-10, 2020, Austin, TX. Presentation only.
    
  • Current and potential robotic applications to improve cotton production-(Proceedings)
    Barnes, E.M., Morgan, G., Hake, K., Devine, J., Kurtz, R., Ibendahl, G., Griffin, T., Sharda, A., Rains, G., Fue, K.G., Maja, J., Thomasson, A., Griffin, J., Kimura, E., Gharakhani, H., Ayre, B., Young, S., Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D. 2020. Current and potential robotic applications to improve cotton production. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. online. https://ncc.confex.com/ncc/2020/webprogram/Paper19872.html
    
  • Plastic contamination detection and removal in seed cotton-(Abstract Only)
    Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D. 2019. Plastic contamination detection and removal in seed cotton. International Cotton Advisory Committee Recorder. online.
    
  • Update on plastic contamination detection and removal research-()
    Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D., Tran, K.D., Whitelock, D.P., Funk, P.A., Armijo, C.B. 2019. Update on plastic contamination detection and removal research. Meeting Abstract. Cotton, Inc. Support Conference. December 4, 2019. http://www.cotton.org/beltwide/proceedings/2005-2020/index.htm.
    
  • Thermal performance of double-sided metal core PCBs -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Pelletier, M.G., Preston, S.C., Cook, J.A., Tran, K.D., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A. 2019. Thermal performance of double-sided metal core PCBs. AgriEngineering. 1(4):539-549. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriengineering1040039.
    
  • Electronic design of a cotton harvester yield monitor calibration system -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A. 2019. Electronic design of a cotton harvester yield monitor calibration system. AgriEngineering. 1:523–538. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriengineering1040038.
    
  • Man-machine-interface software design for a cotton harvester yield monitor calibration system -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A. 2019. Man-machine-interface software design for a cotton harvester yield monitor calibration system. AgriEngineering. 1(4):511-522. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriengineering1040037.
    
  • Embedded micro-controller software design for a cotton harvester yield monitor calibration system -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A. 2019. Embedded micro-controller software design for a cotton harvester yield monitor calibration system. AgriEngineering. 1(4):485-495. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriengineering1040035.
    
  • Cotton production and processing research unit - more than just cotton ginning-(Abstract Only)
    Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G. 2019. Cotton production and processing research unit - more than just cotton ginning. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). Presentation. Wichita Falls, TX.
    
  • Plastic contamination detection and removal in seed cotton: Lab and field results-(Abstract Only)
    Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D. 2019. Plastic contamination detection and removal in seed cotton: Lab and field results. Annual Australian Cotton Conference. Presentation.
    
  • Cotton production and processing research unit - research update USDA ARS CSRL 2019 field day-()
    Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G. 2019. Cotton production and processing research unit - research update USDA ARS CSRL 2019 field day. Meeting Abstract. Presentation.
    
  • Cotton production and processing research unit - current research activities (Texas Organic Cotton Growers)-(Abstract Only)
    Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G. 2019. Cotton production and processing research unit - current research activities (Texas Organic Cotton Growers). Meeting Abstract. Presentation. Lubbock, TX.
    
  • Preventing plastic contamination in the field and at the gin-()
    Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A. 2019. Preventing plastic contamination in the field and at the gin. Meeting Abstract. Vol 1.
    
  • Effects of harvesting and ginning practices on Southern High Plains cotton: Textile quality -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Delhom, C.D., Indest, M.O., Wanjura, J.D., Armijo, C.B., Bowman, R.K., Faulkner, W.B., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G. 2019. Effects of harvesting and ginning practices on Southern High Plains cotton: Textile quality. Textile Research Journal. 90(5-6):537-546. https://doi.org/10.1177/0040517519871942.
    
  • Handling and ginning wet cotton-()
    Wanjura, J.D. 2019. Handling and ginning wet cotton. Workshop Proceedings. Presentation. Lubbock, TX and Stoneville, MS.
    
  • Embedded micro-controller software for cotton harvester yield calibration weighing system-()
    Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A. 2019. Embedded micro-controller software for cotton harvester yield calibration weighing system. Software and User Manual Public Release. None.
    
  • Man-machine-interface software for cotton harvester yield calibration weighing system-()
    Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A. 2019. Man-machine-interface software for cotton harvester yield calibration weighing system. Software and User Manual Public Release. None.
    
  • Cotton harvesting-()
    Wanjura, J.D. 2019. Cotton harvesting. Meeting Abstract. 1-43.
    
  • Harvester maintenance to prevent contamination-()
    Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A. 2019. Harvester maintenance to prevent contamination. Texas A&M Cotton Producer Educational Program. Presentation. Lubbock, TX, July 23, 2019.
    
  • Capturing more value from cotton data-()
    Barnes, E., Kurtz, R., Daystar, J., Wanjura, J.D., Ward, J., Hardin, R., Kirk, K., Porter, W. 2019. Capturing more value from cotton data. Cotton Incorporated Cotton Production Report. Available: http://cottoncultivated.cottoninc.com/research_reports/capturing-value-from-cotton-data/
    
  • Preliminary results of how conventional and experimental lint cleaning processes affect fiber length uniformity index-(Abstract Only)
    Armijo, C.B., Delhom, C.D., Whitelock, D.P., Funk, P.A., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Sui, R., Martin, V.B., Kothari, N. 2019. Preliminary results of how conventional and experimental lint cleaning processes affect fiber length uniformity index. ASABE Annual International Meeting, July 7-10, 2019, Boston, MA. Paper 1901902.
    
  • Thermal contact, a passive approach to plastic removal from seed cotton-(Abstract Only)
    Funk, P.A., Armijo, C.B., Whitelock, D.P., Delhom, C.D., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G. 2019. Thermal contact, a passive approach to plastic removal from seed cotton [abstract]. ASABE Annual International Meeting, July 7-10, 2019, Boston, MA. Paper 1901898.
    
  • Acoustic evaluation of a mycological bio-composite as a natural fiber alternative to petroleum based closed-cell foam -(Proceedings)
    Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D., Mcintyre, G., Bayer, E. 2019. Acoustic evaluation of a mycological bio-composite as a natural fiber alternative to petroleum based closed-cell foam. International Conference on Natural Fibers. 139. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2019.111533.
    
  • Cotton harvesting and ginning-()
    Wanjura, J.D. 2019. Cotton harvesting and ginning. Texas A&M Cotton Producer Educational Program. Presentation. Lubbock, TX.
    
  • Round module wrap: Components and removal-()
    Wanjura, J.D. 2019. Round module wrap: Components and removal. Plant Management Network. Available: https://www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/infocenter/topic/focusoncotton/
    
  • Round module wrap: Components and removal-()
    Wanjura, J.D. 2019. Round module wrap: Components and removal. Plant Management Network. online. http://www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/edcenter/seminars/ cotton/RoundModuleWrap/
    
  • Acoustic evaluation of a mycological bio-composite-()
    Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D., Bayer, E., Mcintyre, G. 2019. Acoustic evaluation of a mycological bio-composite. Meeting Abstract. Presentation.
    
  • An electronic system for managing cotton modules - system development update-(Abstract Only)
    Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G., Barnes, E.M. 2019. An electronic system for managing cotton modules - system development update. Meeting Abstract. Presentation. Boston, MA, July 7-10, 2019.
    
  • Effects of harvesting and ginning practices on southern high plains cotton - fiber quality -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Wanjura, J.D., Armijo, C.B., Delhom, C.D., Boman, R.K., Faulkner, W.B., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G. 2019. Effects of harvesting and ginning practices on southern high plains cotton - fiber quality. Textile Research Journal. 89(23-24)4938-4958. https://doi.org/10.1177/0040517519844215.
    
  • Results from testing a mechanical preconditioning system for removing cottonseed linters-()
    Holt, G.A., Wedegaertner, T., Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G. 2019. Results from testing a mechanical preconditioning system for removing cottonseed linters. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). Presentation. Boston, MA, July 7-10, 2019.
    
  • A preliminary investigation into the feasibility of gin blending-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    van der Sluijs, M.H.J., Delhom, C.D., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A. 2019. A preliminary investigation into the feasibility of gin blending. Journal of Cotton Science. 23:97-108.
    
  • Evaluation of filter media options for high volume PM2.5 sampling -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Li, H., Wanjura, J.D., Faulkner, W.B., Lacey, R. 2019. Evaluation of filter media options for high volume PM2.5 sampling. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 35(2): 205-209. https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.13010.
    
  • New tools for managing cotton modules-(Abstract Only)
    Wanjura, J.D., Barnes, E.M., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G. 2018. New tools for managing cotton modules. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. CD ROM.
    
  • Update on the development of a system for tracking modules using rfid technology-(Abstract Only)
    Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G. 2018. Update on the development of a system for tracking modules using rfid technology. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. Presentation. New Orleans, LA on January 8-10, 2020.
    
  • Testing of a plastic detection and removal system for round module wrap on the gin stand feeder apron-()
    Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D., Whitelock, D.P., Funk, P.A., Armijo, C.B., Gray, M.R., Bader, I.N., Tran, K.D. 2019. Testing of a plastic detection and removal system for round module wrap on the gin stand feeder apron. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conferences. Ginning Conference. January 8-10, 2019, New Orleans, LA.
    
  • Experience from installation and operation of plastic detection/ Removal systems in two commercial gins-(Abstract Only)
    Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D., Whitelock, D.P., Armijo, C.B., Funk, P.A., Tran, K.D., Bader, I.N., Garcia Jr, J.P., Gray, M.R. 2019. Experience from installation and operation of plastic detection/ Removal systems in two commercial gins. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. Presentation.
    
  • Procedures for moisture analytical tests used in cotton ginning research -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Funk, P.A., Terrazas, A.A., Yeater, K.M., Hardin IV, R.G., Armijo, C.B., Whitelock, D.P., Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Delhom, C.D. 2018. Procedures for moisture analytical tests used in cotton ginning research. Transactions of the ASABE. 61(6):1985-1995. https://doi.org/10.13031/trans.12980.
    
  • Methods for Protecting a Personal Computer and Data Acquisition Electronics Installed on Mobile Equipment -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Funk, P.A. 2018. Methods for Protecting a Personal Computer and Data Acquisition Electronics Installed on Mobile Equipment. AgriEngineering.1(1):4-16. doi:10.3390/agriengineering1010002.
    
  • How conventional and experimental lint cleaning processes affect fiber length uniformity index-(Abstract Only)
    Armijo, C.B., Delhom, C.D., Whitelock, D.P., Funk, P.A., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Sui, R., Martin, V.B. 2018. How conventional and experimental lint cleaning processes affect fiber length uniformity index. ASABE Annual International Meeting, 7/29-2018-08/01/2018, Detroit, MI. Presentation only.
    
  • How conventional and experimental lint cleaning processes affect fiber length uniformity index-(Abstract Only)
    Armijo, C.B., Delhom, C.D., Whitelock, D.P., Funk, P.A., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Sui, R., Marin, V.B. 2018. How conventional and experimental lint cleaning processes affect fiber length uniformity index. ASABE Annual International Meeting, 7/29/2018-8/01/2018, Detroit, MI. Presentation only.
    
  • Current procedures for finding moisture content in seed cotton, lint, and cottonseed-(Proceedings)
    Funk, P.A., Terrazas, A.A., Yeater, K.M., Hardin IV, R.G., Armijo, C.B., Whitelock, D.P., Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Delhom, C.D. 2018. Current procedures for finding moisture content in seed cotton, lint, and cottonseed. ASABE Annual International Meeting, 07/29/2018-08/01/2018, Detroit, MI. Paper No. 1801764.
    
  • Current research at the USDA-ARS Cotton Ginning and Textile Processing Laboratories-(Abstract Only)
    Armijo, C.B., Whitelock, D.P., Funk, P.A., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D., Delhom, C.D., Dowd, M.K., Sui, R. 2018. Current research at the USDA-ARS Cotton Ginning and Textile Processing Laboratories. Annual Arizona Cotton Industry Meeting. Presentation only.
    
  • New tools for managing cotton modules-()
    Wanjura, J.D. 2018. New tools for managing cotton modules. Meeting Abstract. Presentation. Memphis, TN, March 2, 2018.
    
  • Managing cotton modules using RFID technology and an update on plastic contamination research-(Abstract Only)
    Wanjura, J.D. 2018. Managing cotton modules using RFID technology and an update on plastic contamination research. Meeting Abstract. Presentation. Mayador, TX on March 26, 2018.
    
  • Effects of saw ginning, roller ginning, and lint cleaning on fiber length uniformity index-(Abstract Only)
    Armijo, C.B., Delhom, C.D., Whitelock, D.P., Funk, P.A., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Sui, R., Martin, V.B. 2018. Effects of saw ginning, roller ginning, and lint cleaning on fiber length uniformity index. International Cotton Conference. Available: https://baumwollboerse.de/en/cotton-conference/lectures.
    
  • Assessment of particulate matter and ammonia emissions and respective plume profiles from a commercial poultry house -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Yao, Q., Yang, Z., Li, H., Buser, M., Wanjura, J.D., Downey, P.M., Zheng, C., Craige, C., Torrents, A., Mcconnell, L., Holt, G., Hapeman, C.J. 2018. Assessment of particulate matter and ammonia emissions and respective plume profiles from a commercial poultry house. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment. 238:10-16. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2018.02.039.
    
  • New technologies for managing cotton modules-(Proceedings)
    Wanjura, J.D., Barnes, E.M., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G. 2018. New technologies for managing cotton modules. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. CD ROM.
    
  • Evaluation of a preconditioning system for a cottonseed mechanical delinter-()
    Holt, G.A., Wedegaertner, T., Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G. 2018. Evaluation of a preconditioning system for a cottonseed mechanical delinter. Meeting Abstract. Presentation. Detroit, MI, July 29 August 1, 2018.
    
  • Acoustic sensing of seed-cotton trash levels-(Proceedings)
    Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D. 2018. Acoustic sensing of seed-cotton trash levels. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. Friday, January 5, 2018: 8:45 AM.
    
  • Accuracy of alternate oven drying procedures-(Proceedings)
    Funk, P.A., Hardin Iv, R.G., Terrazas, A.A., Armijo, C.B., Whitelock, D.P., Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Delhom, C.D., Yeater, K.M. 2018. Accuracy of alternate oven drying procedures. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. p. 909-916. Available: https://www.cotton.org/beltwide/index-printable.cfm?page=proceedings
    
  • How different lint cleaning processes affect fiber length uniformity index-(Abstract Only)
    Armijo, C.B., Delhom, C.D., Whitelock, D.P., Funk, P.A., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Hardin Iv, R.G., Martin, V.B. 2018. How different lint cleaning processes affect fiber length uniformity index. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 3-5, 2018, San Antonio, TX. p. 687-690. Available: https://www.cotton.org/beltwide/index-printable.cfm?page=proceedings
    
  • USDA Gin Lab Updates-()
    Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G. 2017. USDA Gin Lab Updates. Meeting Abstract. Plains Ginners Association Meeting. Lubbock, TX.
    
  • New Technologies for Managing Cotton Modules-()
    
    
  • Simplified through-transmission test method for determination of a material's acoustic properties-(Abstract Only)
    Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D. 2017. Simplified through-transmission test method for determination of a material's acoustic properties. ASABE Annual International Meeting. ASABE Presentation.
    
  • Field based plastic contamination sensing-(Abstract Only)
    Pelletier, M.G., Whitelock, D.P., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D. 2017. Field based plastic contamination sensing. ASABE Annual International Meeting. ASABE Presentation.
    
  • New technologies for managing cotton modules-()
    Wanjura, J.D. 2017. New technologies for managing cotton modules. Plant Management Network. eletronic.
    
  • Simplified three microphone acoustic test method-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D. Simplified three microphone acoustic test method. Instruments. 1(1):4-24. 2017.
    
  • ARS labs update to California Cotton Ginners and Growers-(Abstract Only)
    Funk, P.A., Armijo, C.B., Delhom, C.D., Hardin IV, R.G., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D., Whitelock, D.P. 2017. ARS labs update to California Cotton Ginners and Growers. Joint annual meeting of the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association, 2 May 2017, Monterey, CA. Presentation only.
    
  • Tracking cotton fiber quality and foreign matter through a stripper harvester-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Porter, W.M., Wanjura, J.D., Taylor, R.K., Boman, R.K., Buser, M.D. 2017. Tracking cotton fiber quality and foreign matter through a stripper harvester. Journal of Cotton Science. 21:29-29.
    
  • New technologies for managing cotton modules-(Abstract Only)
    Wanjura, J.D., Barnes, E.M., Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A. 2017. New technologies for managing cotton modules. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference Presentation.
    
  • New technologies for managing cotton modules-(Proceedings)
    Wanjura, J.D., Barnes, E.M., Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A. 2017. New technologies for managing cotton modules. 2017 Beltwide Cotton Conferences, Cotton Ginning Conference: http://www.cotton.org/beltwide/proceedings/2005-2020/index.htm.
    
  • Particulate capture efficiency of a vegetative environmental buffer surrounding an animal feeding operation -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Willis, W., Elchinger, W., Prueger, J.H., Hapeman, C.J., Li, H., Buser, M., Hatfield, J.L., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Torrents, A., Plenner, S., Clarida, W., Brown, S.D. 2017. Particulate capture efficiency of a vegetative environmental buffer surrounding an animal feeding operation. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment. 240:101-108.
    
  • Seed cotton unloading systems -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Funk, P.A., Wanjura, J.D. 2017. Seed cotton unloading systems. Journal of Cotton Science. 21:51-59.
    
  • Microwave moisture sensing of seedcotton: Part 1: Seedcotton microwave material properties-(Abstract Only)
    Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A. 2017. Microwave moisture sensing of seedcotton: Part 1: Seedcotton microwave Material properties. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. pp. 398.
    
  • Frequency domain probe design for high frequency sensing of soil moisture-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Pelletier, M.G., Schwartz, R.C., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D., Green, T.R.Frequency domain probe design for high frequency sensing of soil moisture. Agriculture. 6(4):60-72. 2016.
    
  • Harvesting-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Wanjura, J.D., Baker, K.D., Barnes, E.M. 2017. Harvesting. Journal of Cotton Science. 21:70-80.
    
  • Microwave moisture sensing of seedcotton: Part 1: Seedcotton microwave material properties-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A. 2016. Microwave moisture sensing of seedcotton: Part 1: Seedcotton microwave material properties. Sensors. 16(11):1843-1863.
    
  • Effect of harvest timing and leaf hairiness on fiber quality-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • Testing of a large-scale mechanical cottonseed delinter: results and improvements-(Abstract Only)
    Holt, G.A., Wedegaertner, T., Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G., Delhom, C.D. 2017. Testing of a large-scale mechanical cottonseed delinter: results and improvements. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. Cotton Ginning Conference page 28.
    
  • Lubbock Gin Lab - Current Research and Leaf Grade Issues-()
    Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G. 2016. Lubbock Gin Lab - Current Research and Leaf Grade Issues. ARS Newsletter. Slide Presentation.
    
  • Cotton Harvesting-()
    
    
  • Assessing the effectiveness of vegetative environmental buffers in mitigating air pollutant emissions from poultry houses-(Abstract Only)
    Yao, Q., Hapeman, C.J., Li, H., Buser, M., Alfieri, J.G., Wanjura, J.D., Mcconnell, L., Holt, G.A., Downey, P.M., Yang, Z., Torrents, A. 2016. Assessing the effectiveness of vegetative environmental buffers in mitigating air pollutant emissions from poultry houses. American Chemical Society National Meeting. AGRO 135..
    
  • Evaluating the effectiveness of vegetative environmental buffers in mitigating particulate matter emissions from poultry houses-(Abstract Only)
    Yao, Q., Hapeman, C.J., Li, H., Buser, M., Alfieri, J.G., Wanjura, J.D., Mcconnell, L., Holt, G.A., Downey, P.M., Yang, Z., Torrents, A. 2016. Evaluating the effectiveness of vegetative environmental buffers in mitigating particulate matter emissions from poultry houses. Meeting Abstract. Paper No. 162459918..
    
  • Advancements in Cotton Harvesting Research-(Abstract Only)
    Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G. 2016. Advancements in Cotton Harvesting Research. World Cotton Research Conference Proceedings. World Cotton Research Conference Presentation.
    
  • Use of Electronic Technologies to Manage Seed Cotton Modules-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • RELIABILITY TESTING OF AN ON-HARVESTER COTTON WEIGHT MEASUREMENT SYSTEM-(Proceedings)
    Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Kelley, M.S., Boman, R.K. 2016. RELIABILITY TESTING OF AN ON-HARVESTER COTTON WEIGHT MEASUREMENT SYSTEM. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. 658.
    
  • Dictionary of Cotton-()
    Singh, A.P., Lonnies, B., Campbell, B.T., Armijo, C.B., Munk, D., Dodds, D., Stelly, D., Whitelock, D.P., Oosterhuis, D., Monga, D., Hughs, S.E., Grobien, F., Constable, G., Stewart, J., Lacape, J., Wanjura, J.D., Pepper, L.R., Wilson, L., Matusiak, M., Zimniewska, M., Giband, M., Dowd, M.K., Chaudry, M.R., Abidi, N., Wakelyn, P., Hutmacher, R., Kranthi, S., Mansoor, S., Ferrign, S., Allen, S.J., Gordon, S., Zaidi, S., Townsend, T.P. 2016. Dictionary of Cotton. Washington, D.C., International Cotton Advisory Committee and Cotton Researchers Association. p. 174.
    
  • Evaluation of a Bench Top Mechanical Delinter-(Abstract Only)
    Holt, G.A., Wedegaertner, T., Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G. 2015. Evaluation of a Bench Top Mechanical Delinter. Proceedings of the National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 5-7, 2015, New Orleans, Louisiana. p. 650.
    
  • Dictionary of cotton: Picking & ginning -()
    Hughs, S.E., Armijo, C.B., Wanjura, J.D., Whitelock, D.P. 2016. Dictionary of cotton: Picking & ginning. International Cotton Advisory Committee Recorder. Washington, DC: International Cotton Researchers Association and International Cotton Advisory Committee. p. 174.
    
  • Should particle size analysis data be combined with EPA approved sampling method data in the development of AP-42 emission factors?-(Proceedings)
    Moore, T.W., Buser, M.D., Whitelock, D.P., Hamilton, D.W., Wanjura, J.D. 2015. Should particle size analysis data be combined with EPA approved sampling method data in the development of AP-42 emission factors?. ASABE Annual International Meeting, July 26-29, 2015, New Orleans, LA. Paper No. 15290969.
    
  • EPA’s AP-42 development methodology: Converting or rerating current AP-42 datasets-(Proceedings)
    Moore, T.W., Buser, M.D., Whitelock, D.P., Hamilton, D.W., Wanjura, J.D. 2015. EPA’s AP-42 development methodology: Converting or rerating current AP-42 datasets. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper no. 15290967.
    
  • Evaluating EPA’s AP-42 development methodology using a cotton gin total PM dataset-(Proceedings)
    Moore, T.W., Buser, M.D., Whitelock, D.P., Hamilton, D.W., Wanjura, J.D. 2015. Evaluating EPA’s AP-42 development methodology using a cotton gin total PM dataset. ASABE Annual International Meeting, July 26-29, 2015, New Orleans, LA. Paper no. 152190959.
    
  • A harvester based calibration system for cotton yield monitors-(Proceedings)
    Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Kelley, M.S. 2015. A harvester based calibration system for cotton yield monitors. Procedings of the National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 5-7, New Orleans, Louisiana. [CDROM]. p.635-647.
    
  • Cyclone performance by velocity-(Proceedings)
    Funk, P.A., Whitelock, D.P., Wanjura, J.D., Yeater, K.M., Elsayed, K. 2015. Cyclone performance by velocity. Proceedings of the National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 5-7, 2015, San Antonio, TX. p. 629-634.
    
  • A Harvester Based Calibration System for Cotton Yield Monitors-(Abstract Only)
    Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Kelley, M.S. 2015. A Harvester Based Calibration System for Cotton Yield Monitors. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. CD ROM.
    
  • Chemical free cotton defoliation and dessication-(Abstract Only)
    Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Funk, P.A., Barnes, E., Hake, K., Hughs, S.E., Whitelock, D.P., Baker, K.D. 2017. Chemical free cotton defoliation and dessication. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. pp.649.
    
  • Update on the development of cotton gin PM2.5 emission factors for EPA's AP-42-(Abstract Only)
    Moore, T.W., Buser, M.D., Whitelock, D.P., Wanjura, J.D., Hamilton, D. 2015. Update on the development of cotton gin PM2.5 emission factors for EPA's AP-42. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 5-7,2015, San Antonio, TX. p. 486-492.
    
  • Update on the development of cotton gin PM10 emission factors for EPA's AP-42-(Abstract Only)
    Moore, T.W., Buser, M.D., Whitelock, D.P., Wanjura, J.D., Hamilton, D. 2015. Update on the development of cotton gin PM10 emission factors for EPA's AP-42. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 5-7, 2015, San Antonio, TX. 477-485.
    
  • Preliminary evaluation of AERMOD using site specific stack and ambient sampling data-(Abstract Only)
    Moore, T.W., Buser, M.D., Whitelock, D.P., Wanjura, J.D. 2015. Preliminary evaluation of AERMOD using site specific stack and ambient sampling data. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 5-7, 2015, San Antonio, TX. 620-628.
    
  • Harvesting-()
    Wanjura, J.D., Barnes, E.M., Kelley, M.S., Bowman, R.K. 2015. Harvesting. In: Fang, D.D., Percy, R. G., editors. Cotton, Agronomy Monograph 57. 2nd Edition. Madison, WI: American Society of Agronomy, Inc., Crop Science Society of America, Inc., and Soil Science Society of America, Inc. DOI: 10.2134/agronmonogr57.2013.0047.
    
  • Comparison of a wire belt conveyor and cross auger conveyor for conveying burr cotton on a stripper harvester-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Porter, W.M., Wanjura, J.D., Taylor, R.K., Boman, R.K., Buser, M.D. 2015. Comparison of a wire belt conveyor and cross auger conveyor for conveying burr cotton on a stripper harvester. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 31(1):43-48. DOI 10.13031/aea.31.10658.
    
  • Mycelium reinforced agricultural fiber bio-composites: Summary of research-(Abstract Only)
    Holt, G.A., Bajwa, S., Ziegler, A., Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D., Mcintyre, G. 2014. Mycelium reinforced agricultural fiber bio-composites: Summary of research. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops Conference. Printed Booklet.
    
  • Evaluation of mycelium reinforced agricultural fiber biocomposites for diverse applications-(Abstract Only)
    Holt, G.A., Ziegler, A., Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D., Bajwa, S., Mcintyre, G. 2014. Evaluation of mycelium reinforced agricultural fiber biocomposites for diverse applications. Meeting Abstract. Printed Booklet..
    
  • Quantification and characterization of cotton crop biomass residue-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Wanjura, J.D., Barnes, E.M., Kelley, M.S., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G. 2014. Quantification and characterization of cotton crop biomass residue. Industrial Crops and Products. 56:94-104.
    
  • Bio-composites from mycelium reinforced agricultural substrates-(Abstract Only)
    Holt, G.A., Ziegler, A., Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D., Bajwa, S., Mcintyre, G. 2014. Bio-composites from mycelium reinforced agricultural substrates. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. Printed Booklet. Paper #141896978.
    
  • Evaluation of a cotton stripper yield monitor-(Proceedings)
    Wanjura, J.D., Kelley, M.S., Taylor, R.K., Porter, W.M., Barnes, E.M., Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A. 2014. Evaluation of a cotton stripper yield monitor. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. 481-493.
    
  • Evaluation of a load measurement system for cotton harvesters-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • Evaluation of thermal treatments to improve physical and mechanical properties of bio-composites made from cotton byproducts and other agricultural fibers-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Holt, G.A., Chow, P., Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G., Wedegaertner, T. 2014. Evaluation of thermal treatments to improve physical and mechanical properties of bio-composites made from cotton byproducts and other agricultural fibers. Industrial Crops and Products. 52:627-632.
    
  • An evaluation study of mycelium based acoustic absorbers grown on agricultural by-product substrates-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D., Bayer, E., Mcintyre, G. 2013. An evaluation study of mycelium based acoustic absorbers grown on agricultural by-product substrates. Industrial Crops and Products. 51:480-485.
    
  • Evaluation of Mycelium Based Acoustic Absorbers Grown on Select Agricultural Byproduct Substrates-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • Evaluation of commercial cotton harvesting systems in the southern high plains-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Wanjura, J.D., Boman, R.K., Kelley, M.S., Ashbrook, C.W., Faulkner, W.B., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G. 2013. Evaluation of commercial cotton harvesting systems in the Southern High Plains. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 29(3):321-332.
    
  • Packaging produced from natural fibers and mycelium: Optimizing biomass blends to meet performance specifications-(Proceedings)
    
    
  • Multibar sawless lint cleaner: fiber quality analysis after 3rd year of field testing-(Abstract Only)
    Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G., Thomas, J.W., Barnes, E.M., Gamble, G.R., Baker, R.V. 2013. Multibar sawless lint cleaner: fiber quality analysis after 3rd year of field testing. Transactions of the ASABE. Paper#131609424 Multibar Sawless Lint Cleaner: Fiber Quality Analysis.
    
  • Tracking cotton fiber quality throughout a stipper harvester: Part II-(Proceedings)
    Porter, W.M., Wanjura, J.D., Taylor, R.K., Boman, R.K., Buser, M.D. 2013. Tracking cotton fiber quality throughout a stipper harvester: Part II. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. P:730-745.
    
  • Evaluation of composites made from blends of cotton burs, cotton stalks, kenaf, flax, and southern pine: Heat treatments to improve physical and mechanical properties and rot resistance-(Abstract Only)
    Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G., Chow, P., Wedegaertner, T.C. 2013. Evaluation of composites made from blends of cotton burs, cotton stalks, kenaf, flax, and southern pine: Heat treatments to improve physical and mechanical properties and rot resistance. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. 2013 Beltwide Cotton Conferences, San Antonio, Texas, January 7-10, 2013. Pg. 746.
    
  • 2012 High Plains and Northern Rolling Plains Cotton harvest aid-guide-()
    Kelley, M., Keeling, W., Wanjura, J.D., Morgan, G. 2012. 2012 High Plains and Northern Rolling Plains Cotton harvest aid-guide. Experiment Station Bulletins.Available: http://lubbock-tamu-edu.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/files/2012/09/2012_Harvest_Aid_Guide.pdf.
    
  • Evaluating cotton stripper field performance-(Proceedings)
    Porter, W.M., Wanjura, J.D., Taylor, R.K., Buser, M.D. 2012. Evaluating cotton stripper field performance. In: Proceedings of the 2012 American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) International Meeting, July 29-August 1, 2012, Dallas, TX. Paper No. 12-1338355.
    
  • Influence of harvesting and gin cleaning practices on Southern High Plains cotton quality-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Wanjura, J.D., Faulkner, W.B., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G. 2012. Influence of harvesting and gin cleaning practices on Southern High Plains cotton quality. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 28(5):631-641.
    
  • Influence of grid bar shape on field cleaner performance - field testing-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Wanjura, J.D., Gamble, G.R., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G. 2012. Influence of grid bar shape on field cleaner performance - field testing. Journal of Cotton Science. 16(4):255-267.
    
  • Fungal mycelium and cotton plant materials in the manufacture of biodegradable molded packaging material: Evaluation study of select blends of cotton byproducts-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Holt, G.A., McIntyre, G., Flagg, D., Bayer, E., Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G. 2012. Fungal mycelium and cotton plant materials in the manufacture of biodegradable molded packaging material: Evaluation study of select blends of cotton byproducts. Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy. 6(4):431-439.
    
  • Crop residue inventory estimates for Texas High Plains cotton-(Proceedings)
    Wanjura, J.D., Faulkner, W.B., Barnes, E.M., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G. 2012. Crop residue inventory estimates for Texas High Plains cotton. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 3-6, 2012, Orlando, Florida. 2012 CDROM. p. 542-552.
    
  • Comparison of high-speed roller and saw ginning on Texas high plains cotton-(Proceedings)
    Wanjura, J.D., Armijo, C.B., Faulkner, W.B., Boman, R.K., Kelley, M.S., Ashbrook, C.W., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G. 2012. Comparison of high-speed roller and saw ginning on Texas high plains cotton. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 3-6, 2012, Orlando, Florida. 2012 CDROM. p. 671-675.
    
  • Tracking cotton fiber quality throughout a stripper harvester-(Proceedings)
    Porter, W.M., Wanjura, J.D., Taylor, R.K., Boman, R.K., Buser, M.D., Barnes, E.M. 2012. Tracking cotton fiber quality throughout a stripper harvester. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 3-6, 2012, Orlando, Florida. 2012 CDROM. p. 522-533.
    
  • Soil moisture sensing via swept frequency based microwave sensors-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Pelletier, M.G., Karthikeyan, S., Green, T.R., Schwartz, R.C., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A. 2012. Soil moisture sensing via swept frequency based microwave sensors. Sensors. 12(1):753-767.
    
  • Termite resistance of biobased composition boards made from cotton byproducts and guayule bagasse-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Holt, G.A., Chow, P., Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G., Coffelt, T.A., Nakayama, F.S. 2012. Termite resistance of biobased composition boards made from cotton byproducts and guayule bagasse. Industrial Crops and Products. 36:508-512.
    
  • Fungal mycelium and cotton plant materials in the manufacture of biodegradable molded packaging material: Evaluation study of select blends of cotton byproducts-(Proceedings)
    Holt, G.A., Mcintyre, G., Flagg, D., Bayer, E., Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G. 2011. Fungal mycelium and cotton plant materials in the manufacture of biodegradable molded packaging material: Evaluation study of select blends of cotton byproducts. In: Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Innovative Natural Fibre Composites for Industrial Applications, October 12-14, 2011, Rome, Italy. 2011 CDROM.
    
  • Relationships of cotton fiber properties to ring-spun yarn quality on selected High Plains cottons-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Faulkner, W.B., Hequet, E.F., Wanjura, J.D., Boman, R.K. 2012. Relationships of cotton fiber properties to ring-spun yarn quality on selected High Plains cottons. Textile Research Journal. 82(4):400-414.
    
  • 2011 High Plains and Northern Rolling Plains Cotton Harvest-Aid Guide-()
    Kelly, M., Keeling, W., Wanjura, J.D., Baughman, T. 2011. 2011 High Plains and Northern Rolling Plains Cotton Harvest-Aid Guide. AgriLife Extension Texas A&M System Publication. Available: http://lubbock.tamu.edu/cotton/pdf/2011HarvestAidGuide.pdf.
    
  • Influence of seed cotton extractors and cleaning rate on gin turnout and fiber quality-(Proceedings)
    Wanjura, J.D., Faulkner, W.B., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G. 2011. Influence of seed cotton extractors and cleaning rate on gin turnout and fiber quality. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). August 7-10, 2011, Louisville, KY. Paper No. 1111287.
    
  • Influence of grid bar shape on field cleaner performance - Laboratory screening test-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G., Carroll, J.A. 2011. Influence of grid bar shape on field cleaner performance - Laboratory screening test. Journal of Cotton Science. 15(2):144-153.
    
  • Evaluation of modern cotton harvest systems on irrigated cotton: Yarn quality-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Faulkner, W.B., Wanjura, J.D., Hequet, E.F., Boman, R.K., Shaw, B.W., Parnell Jr., C.B. 2011. Evaluation of modern cotton harvest systems on irrigated cotton: Yarn quality. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 27(4):523-532.
    
  • Evaluation of modern cotton harvest systems on irrigated cotton: harvester performance-(Abstract Only)
    Faulkner, W.B., Wanjura, J.D., Boman, R.K., Shaw, B.W., Parnell, C.B. 2011. Evaluation of modern cotton harvest systems on irrigated cotton: harvester performance. Transactions of the ASABE. 27(4):497-506.
    
  • Evaluation of select equipment sequences for optimal fiber recovery from stripper harvested gin waste-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Holt, G.A., Simonton, J., Wanjura, J.D., Knabb, C., Pelletier, M.G., Wedegaertner, T. 2011. Evaluation of select equipment sequences for optimal fiber recovery from stripper harvested gin waste. Journal of Cotton Science. 15(1):43-51.
    
  • Evaluation of modern cotton harvest systems on irrigated cotton: Economic returns-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Faulkner, W.B., Wanjura, J.D., Boman, R.K., Shaw, B.W. 2011. Evaluation of modern cotton harvest systems on irrigated cotton: Economic returns. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 27(4):515-522.
    
  • Picker vs. stripper harvesting in the Texas High Plains: Agronomic implications-(Abstract Only)
    Boman, R.K., Wanjura, J.D., Kelley, M.S., Ashbrook, C., Hequet, E.F. 2011. Picker vs. stripper harvesting in the Texas High Plains: Agronomic implications [abstract]. 2011 Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 4-7, 2011, Atlanta, Georgia. p. 507-509. 2011 CDROM.
    
  • Ginning picker and stripper harvested high plains cotton - update-(Proceedings)
    Wanjura, J.D., Faulkner, W.B., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G. 2011. Ginning picker and stripper harvested high plains cotton - update. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 4-7, 2011, Atlanta, GA. p. 491-506. 2011 CDROM.
    
  • Multibar sawless lint cleaner: Field testing results-(Abstract Only)
    Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G., Thomas, J.W., Barnes, E.M., Gamble, G.R., Baker, R.V. 2011. Multibar sawless lint cleaner: Field testing results. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 3-7, 2011, Atlanta, Georgia. p. 646. 2011 CDROM.
    
  • Evaluation of select blends of cotton byproducts in the manufacture of biodegradable packaging material-(Abstract Only)
    Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G., Mcintyre, G., Flagg, D., Bayer, E. 2011. Evaluation of select blends of cotton byproducts in the manufacture of biodegradable packaging material. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 3-7, 2011, Atlanta, GA. p. 465. 2011 CDROM.
    
  • Harvest timing and techniques to optimize fiber quality in the Texas High Plains-(Proceedings)
    Kelley, M.S., Wanjura, J.D., Boman, R.K., Ashbrook, C. 2011. Harvest timing and techniques to optimize fiber quality in the Texas High Plains. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 4-7, 2011, Atlanta, Georgia. p. 449-454. 2011 CDROM.
    
  • Fringe capacitance correction for a coaxial soil cell-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Pelletier, M.G., Viera, J., Schwartz, R.C., Lascano, R.J., Evett, S.R., Green, T.R., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A. 2011. Fringe capacitance correction for a coaxial soil cell. Sensors. 11(1):757-770.
    
  • The Spindle Type Cotton Harvester-()
    Willcutt, M.H., Buschermohle, M.J., Huitink, G.W., Barnes, E.M., Wanjura, J.D., Searcy, S.W. 2010. The spindle type cotton harvester. Available: http://cottoninc.com/cotton-harvest-systems/.
    
  • Seed Cotton Handling and Storage-()
    Searcy, S.W., Willcutt, M.H., Buschermohle, M.J., Wanjura, J.D., Brashears, A.D., Barnes, E.M. 2010. Seed Cotton Handling and Storage. Available: http://www.cottoninc.com/Seed-Cotton-Handling-Storage/.
    
  • Accurate permittivity measurements for microwave imaging via ultra-wideband removal of spurious reflectors-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Pelletier, M.G., Viera, J., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A. 2010. Accurate permittivity measurements for microwave imaging via ultra-wideband removal of spurious reflectors. Sensors. 10(9):8491-8503.
    
  • Harvesting to optimize fiber quality-(Proceedings)
    Wanjura, J.D., Kelley, M.S., Boman, R.K., Holt, G.A. 2010. Harvesting to optimize fiber quality. ASABE Technical Library. Paper No. 1009229. Available: http://asae.frymulti.com/newresults.asp.
    
  • Stripper harvesting-()
    Wanjura, J.D., Faulkner, W.B., Boman, R.K., Kelley, M.S., Brashears, A.D., Barnes, E.M., Searcy, S.W., Willcutt, H.M., Buschermohle, M.J. 2010. Stripper harvesting. Internet Web Page hosted by Cotton Incorporated. Available: http://www.cottoninc.com/Cotton-Harvest-Systems/.
    
  • Evaluation of modern cotton harvest systems on irrigated cotton: Fiber quality-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Faulkner, W.B., Wanjura, J.D., Hequet, E.F., Boman, R.K., Shaw, B.W., Parnell Jr., C.B. 2011. Evaluation of modern cotton harvest systems on irrigated cotton: Fiber quality. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 27(4):507-513.
    
  • Comparison of modern cotton harvest systems on irrigated cotton: Harvester performance-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Faulkner, W.B., Wanjura, J.D., Boman, R.K., Shaw, B.W. 2011. Comparison of modern cotton harvest systems on irrigated cotton: Harvester performance. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 27(4):497-506.
    
  • Ginning picker and stripper harvested High Plains cotton-(Proceedings)
    Wanjura, J.D., Faulkner, W.B., Holt, G.A. 2010. Ginning picker and stripper harvested High Plains cotton. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 4-7, 2010, New Orleans, LA. 2010 CDROM. p. 628-638.
    
  • Comparison of AERMOD and ISCST3 emissions factors for PM from cotton harvesting-(Proceedings)
    Botlaguduru, V.S., Wanjura, J.D., Mcgee, R.0., Parnell Jr, C.B. 2010. Comparison of AERMOD and ISCST3 emissions factors for PM from cotton harvesting. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 4-7, 2010, New Orleans, LA. 2010 CDROM. p. 611-621.
    
  • Harvest timing and techniques to optimize fiber quality - Initial findings-(Proceedings)
    Wanjura, J.D., Kelley, M.S., Boman, R.K., Holt, G.A. 2010. Harvest timing and techniques to optimize fiber quality - Initial findings. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 4-7, 2010, New Orleans, LA. 2010 CDROM. p. 539-550.
    
  • Development of a high-capacity extractor cleaner for cotton stripper harvesters - Machine design and optimization-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Byler, R.K., Brashears, A.D., Baker Jr, R.V. 2009. Development of a high-capacity extractor cleaner for cotton stripper harvesters: Machine design and optimization. Transactions of the ASABE. 52(6):1821-1829.
    
  • 2009 High plains and northern rolling plains cotton harvest-aid guide-()
    Boman, R.K., Kelley, M., Keeling, W., Wanjura, J.D., Baughman, T. 2009. 2009 High plains and northern rolling plains cotton harvest-aid guide. Texas AgriLife Extension Service, College Station, TX. p. 1-17. Available: http://lubbock.tamu.edu/cotton/pdf/2009HarvestAid.pdf.
    
  • Development of a high-capacity extractor cleaner for cotton strippers-(Proceedings)
    Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Byler, R.K., Brashears, A.D., Baker Jr, R.V. 2009. Development of a high-capacity extractor cleaner for cotton strippers. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. Paper No. 095763.
    
  • Effect of harvesting method on fiber and yarn quality from irrigated cotton on the High Plains-(Proceedings)
    Faulkner, W.B., Wanjura, J.D., Shaw, B.W., Hequet, E.F. 2009. Effect of harvesting method on fiber and yarn quality from irrigated cotton on the High Plains. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 5-8, 2009, San Antonio, TX. p. 449-461. 2009 CDROM.
    
  • Picker versus stripper harvesters on the High Plains of Texas-(Proceedings)
    Faulkner, W.B., Wanjura, J.D., Shaw, B.W. 2009. Picker versus stripper harvesters on the High Plains of Texas. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 5-8, 2009, San Antonio, TX. p. 291-298. 2009 CDROM.
    
  • Influence of grid bar shape on field cleaner performance - Screening tests-(Proceedings)
    Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Carroll, J.A. 2009. Influence of grid bar shape on field cleaner performance - Screening tests. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 5-7, 2009, San Antonio, Texas. 2009 CDROM. p. 439-448.
    
  • Source sampling of particulate matter emissions from cotton harvesting - System field testing and emission factor development-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Wanjura, J.D., Faulkner, W.B., Parnell Jr, C.B., Shaw, B.W., Capareda, S.C., Lacey, R.E. 2009. Source sampling of particulate matter emissions from cotton harvesting: System field testing and emission factor development. Transactions of the ASABE. 52(2):591-597.
    
  • Influence of grid bar shape on field cleaner performance-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • Source sampling of particulate matter emissions from cotton harvesting - system design and evaluation-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Wanjura, J.D., Parnell, Jr., C.B., Shaw, B.W., Capareda, S.C., Lacey, R.E. 2009. Source sampling of particulate matter emissions from cotton harvesting - System design and evaluation. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 25(1):85-96.
    
  • Effect of harvesting methods on fiber and yarn quality from irrigated cotton on the High Plains-(Proceedings)
    Faulkner, W.B., Wanjura, J.D., Shaw, B.W., Hequet, E.F. 2008. Effect of harvesting methods on fiber and yarn quality from irrigated cotton on the High Plains. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE)Meeting. June 29-July 2, 2008, Providence, RI. Paper No. 083283.
    
  • Cotton harvesting emission factors based on source sampling-(Proceedings)
    Wanjura, J.D., Faulkner, W.B., Parnell Jr, C.B., Shaw, B.W., Capareda, S.C., Lacey, R.E. 2008. Cotton harvesting emission factors based on source sampling. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) Annual International Meeting. June 29-July 2, 2008, Providence, RI. Paper No. 084607.
    
  • Evaluation of the on-board module building cotton harvest systems-(Proceedings)
    Ibendahl, G., Willcutt, H., Anderson, J., Barnes, E., Reeves, J., Wedegaertner, T., Wanjura, J.D., Funk, P.A., Holt, G.A., Byler, R.K., Faulkner, W.B., Shaw, B.W., Searcy, S., Kulkarni, S. 2008. Evaluation of the on-board module building cotton harvest systems. In: Proceedings of 2008 Engineered Fiber Selection System Conference, June 10-11, 2008, Memphis, TN.
    
  • Update on the development of particulate matter emission factors for cotton harvesting-(Proceedings)
    Wanjura, J.D., Faulkner, W.B., Parnell Jr, C.B., Shaw, B.W., Capareda, S.C. 2008. Update on the development of particulate matter emission factors for cotton harvesting. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 8-11, 2008, Nashville, Tennessee. 2008 CDROM. p. 533-545.
    
  • Wireless GPS system for module fiber quality mapping: System improvement and field testing-(Proceedings)
    Ge, Y., Thomasson, J.A., Sui, R., Wanjura, J.D. 2008. Wireless GPS system for module fiber quality mapping: System improvement and field testing. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 8-11, 2008, Nashville, Tennessee. 2008 CDROM. p. 604-611.
    
  • Estimating FRM PM10 sampler performance characteristics using particle size analysis and collocated TSP and PM10 samplers: Cotton gins-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Buser, M.D., Wanjura, J.D., Whitelock, D.P., Capareda, S., Shaw, B., Lacey, R. 2008. Estimating FRM PM10 sampler performance characteristics using particle size analysis and collocated TSP and PM10 samplers: Cotton gins. Transactions of the ASABE. 51(2):695-702.
    
  • Comparison of continuous monitor (TEOM) and gravimetric sampler particulate matter concentrations-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Wanjura, J.D., Shaw, B., Parnell, Jr., C., Laey, R., Capareda, S. 2008. Comparison of continuous monitor (TEOM) and gravimetric sampler particulate matter concentrations. Transactions of the ASABE. 51(1):251-257.
    
  • Cotton harvesting emission factors based on source sampling-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • Design and evaluation of a source sampling system for cotton harvesters - Seed cotton separation system-(Proceedings)
    Wanjura, J.D., Shaw, B.W., Parnell Jr, C.B., Carpeda, S.C., Lacey, R.E. 2007. Design and evaluation of a source sampling system for cotton harvesters - Seed cotton separation system. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). June 17-20, 2007, Minneapolis, MN. Paper No. 071114.
    
  • Wireless GPS system for module-level fiber quality mapping: System improvement and field testing-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • Effects of harvesting methods on foreign matter content, fiber quality, and yarn quality from irrigated cotton on the high plains.-(Proceedings)
    Faulkner, W.B., Wanjura, J.D., Shaw, B.W., Hequet, E.H. 2007. Effects of harvesting methods on foreign matter content, fiber quality, and yarn quality from irrigated cotton on the high plains. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). June 17-20, 2007, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Paper No. 071113.
    
  • Emission factors for cattle feedlots in Texas based on particle size using ISCST3 and AERMOD-(Proceedings)
    Lange, J.M., Wanjura, J.D., Skloss, S.J., Parnell Jr, C.B. 2007. Emission factors for cattle feedlots in Texas based on particle size using ISCST3 and AERMOD. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). June 17-20, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Paper No. 074106.
    
  • Emission factors for cattle feedlots in Texas based on particle size-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • Investigation into the use of picker harvesters on the High Plains of Texas: harvest parameters-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • Determining crustal exclusion for cotton gins-(Proceedings)
    Lange, J.M., Lacey, R.E., Wanjura, J.D., Parnell, Jr., C.B. 2007. Determining crustal exclusion for cotton gins. In: Proceedings of the National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 9-12, 2007, New Orleans, Louisiana. 2007 CDROM. p. 1553-1560.
    
  • A preliminary particulate matter emission factor from cotton harvesting.-(Proceedings)
    Wanjura, J.D., Shaw, B.W., Parnell, C.B., Capareda, S.C., Faulkner, W.B. 2007. A preliminary particulate matter emission factor from cotton harvesting. In: Proceedings of the National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 9-12, 2007, New Orleans, Louisiana. 2007 CDROM. p. 1511-1541.
    
  • Comparison of measured concentrations from collocated TSP, PM10, and PM2.5 samplers in the presence of agricultural dusts-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • The design and evaluation of a source sampling system for cotton harvesters-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • Particle size distribution of PM emitted from cotton harvesting-(Proceedings)
    Wanjura, J.D., Parnell, Jr., C.B., Shaw, B.W., Capareda, S.C. 2007. Particle size distribution of PM emitted from cotton harvesting. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. Paper No. 064168.
    
  • A COMPARISON OF PREDICTED PROPERTY LINE PARTICULATE CONCENTRATIONS USING ISCST3 AND AERMOD-(Proceedings)
    Powell, J.J., Faulkner, W.B., Parnell, C.B., Wanjura, J.D., Shaw, B.W. 2006. A comparison of predicted property line particulate concentrations using ISCST3, AERMOD, windtrax, and austal view. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 3-5, 2006, San Antonio, Texas. 2006 CDROM. p. 379-385.
    
  • SOURCE TESTING OF PARTICULATE MATTER EMISSIONS FROM COTTON HARVESTERS - SYSTEM DESIGN-(Proceedings)
    Wanjura, J.D., Parnell, C.B., Shaw, B.W., Capareda, S.C. 2006. Source testing of particulate matter emissions from cotton harvesters - system design. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 3-6, 2006, San Antonio, TX. 2006 CDROM. p. 370-378.
    
  • SYSTEMS ENGINEERING OF SEED COTTON HANDLING AND GINNING IN TEXAS-(Proceedings)
    Parnell, C.B., Wanjura, J.D., Simpson, S.L., Shaw, B.W., Capareda, S.C. 2006. Systems engineering of seed cotton handling and ginning in Texas. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 3-6, 2006, San Antonio, TX. 2006 CDROM. p. 708-715.
    
  • IMPACTS OF PMC NAAQS AND FRM PMC MEASUREMENT METHODS ON COTTON GINS-(Proceedings)
    Lange, J.M., Parnell, Jr., C.B., Wanjura, J.D., Shaw, B.W. 2006. Impacts of PMC NAAQS and FRM PMC measurement methods on cotton gins. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 3-6, 2006, San Antonio, TX. 2006 CDROM. p. 682-688.
    
  • SEED COTTON TRANSPORT ANALYSES USING GIS-(Proceedings)
    Simpson, S.L., Parnell, C.B., Wanjura, J.D., Capareda, S.C., Shaw, B.W. 2006. Seed cotton transport analyses using GIS. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 3-6, 2006, San Antonio, TX. 2006 CDROM. p. 700-707.
    
  • Particle size distribution of PM emitted from cotton harvesting-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • A Method of Estimating FRM PM10 Sampler Performance Characteristics Using Particle Size Analysis and Collocated TSP and PM10 Samplers-(Proceedings)
    Wanjura, J.D., Buser, M.D., Whitelock, D.P., Capareda, S., Parnell, Jr., C., Shaw, B., Lacey, R. 2005. A method of estimating FRM PM10 sampler performance characteristics using particle size analysis and collocated TSP and PM10 samplers. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. Paper No. 054015.
    
  • Design and evaluation of a low-volume total suspended particulate sampler-(Abstract Only)
    Wanjura, J.D., Parnell, C.B., Shaw, B.W., Lacey, R.E. 2005. Design and evaluation of a low-volume total suspended particulate sampler. Transactions of the ASABE. 48(4):1547-1552.
    
  • A simulated approach to estimating PM10 and PM2.5 concentrations downwind from cotton gins-(Abstract Only)
    Wanjura, J.D., Buser, M.D., Parnell, C.B., Shaw, B.W., Lacey, R.E. 2005. A simulated approach to estimating PM10 and PM2.5 concentrations downwind from cotton gins. Transactions of the ASABE. 48(5):1919-1925.
    
  • Performance characteristics of a low-volume PM10 sampler-(Abstract Only)
    Wang, L., Wanjura, J.D., Parnell, C.B., Lacey, R.E., Shaw, B.W. 2005. Performance characteristics of a low-volume PM10 sampler. Transactions of the ASABE. 48(2):739-748.
    

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