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Cotton Bale Coverings

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  • Soxman, R. C.
  • Robison, Andrew C.

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Excerpts from the report: The cotton bale cover provides protection and "window display" for about 2 billion dollars' worth of American cotton annually. Frequent complaints have been made concerning the bale covers because of such deficiencies as unsightly appearance, poor protective qualities, and unnecessary weight. Bales normally have a neat appearance when initially prepared at gins, but often reach consuming mills in very ragged condition. Numerous serious attempts have been made to improve the traditional rectangular or so-called "square" bale, but trading rules and market sampling customs have blocked any significant modification. Objectives of this study were: (1) To provide information on the type, weight, and condition of materials used in baling upland cotton; and (2) to describe some recent developments in the packaging of cotton. Information was obtained from 933 of the approximately 6,300 saw gins in operation during the 1957-58 season. These gins were selected as being typical in terms of size and type of equipment.

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  • Soxman, R. C. & Robison, Andrew C., 1959. "Cotton Bale Coverings," Marketing Research Reports 310998, United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, Transportation and Marketing Program.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:uamsmr:310998
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.310998
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    1. Cable, C. Curtis, Jr., 1966. "Marketing Cotton and Cotton Textiles," Miscellaneous Publications 321049, United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service.

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