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Research Project: Enhancing the Profitability and Sustainability of Upland Cotton, Cottonseed, and Agricultural Byproducts through Improvements in Pre-Ginning, Ginning, and Post-Ginning Processes

Location: Cotton Production and Processing Research

Title: Asabe X615.2 cotton module cover material performance standard update

Author
item Wanjura, John

Submitted to: Meeting Abstract
Publication Type: Abstract Only
Publication Acceptance Date: 12/16/2021
Publication Date: 12/16/2021
Citation: Wanjura, J.D. 2021. Asabe X615.2 cotton module cover material performance standard update. National Cotton Ginners' Association Technology Meeting.

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: A cotton module cover material performance standard previously developed by ASABE Cotton Engineering Committee MS 23-7-3 has been modified to include specifications for cylindrical module covers and rectangular module covers. The goal of this standard is to help protect the reputation of US cotton on the international fiber market by reducing the risk of plastic contamination from cylindrical module cover materials that do not perform adequately during post-harvest storage before ginning. This presentation discusses the minimum performance levels for module wrap based on laboratory and field testing criteria. This effort has been lead by an industry team comprised of members from USDA ARS, multiple universities, Cotton Incorporated, National Cotton Council, John Deere, and Tama Group. The final draft of S615.2 has been balloted to the ASABE Cotton Engineering Committee for approval. The ballot period closes January 6, 2022.