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Cotton Quality Evaluation: Testing Methods and Use

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  • Glade, Edward H., Jr.
  • Collins, Keith J.
  • Rogers, Clarence D.

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Cotton quality characteristics are increasingly measured by instruments rather than manually. Increased competition in the industry, consumer demand for a wider range of products, and more stringent standards for product use have prompted more intensive fiber quality examination. Over 92 percent of textile firms surveyed own one or more fiber testing instruments. Ninety percent own instruments for testing fineness and maturity, 70 percent for measuring length and length uniformity, and 60 percent for determining fiber strength. This report presents information on the determination and use of cotton quality measures, and the development of high volume instrument testing systems.

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  • Glade, Edward H., Jr. & Collins, Keith J. & Rogers, Clarence D., 1981. "Cotton Quality Evaluation: Testing Methods and Use," Miscellaneous Publications 330144, United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:uersmp:330144
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.330144
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    1. Ethridge, Don E. & Neeper, Jarral T., 1987. "Producer Returns From Cotton Strength And Uniformity: An Hedonic Price Approach," Southern Journal of Agricultural Economics, Southern Agricultural Economics Association, vol. 19(1), pages 1-7, July.
    2. Starbird, Irving R. & Glade, Edward H. & McArthur, W. C. & Cooke, Fred T. & Townsend, Terry, 1987. "The U.S. Cotton Industry," Agricultural Economic Reports 305432, United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service.

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