Gin Waste, Cottonseed Can Improve Profits
Thomas D. Valco
Cotton Technology Transfer Coordinator
Under ideal conditions, about 1,275 pounds of material must be processed per 480-pound lint bale of picker cotton and much more for stripper cotton. If all goes as planned, it would be a simple process. Unfortunately, nothing is simple, and ginners need to take a close look at the trash pile to make sure the amount of fiber and seed is minimal.
No doubt lint is the primary product coming from the gin, while seed is second in value. It is a good idea to look at the seed coming from the gin stand for damage, saw nicks, broken seed coats or excessive staple fiber. Damaged seed could be an indication of poorly adjusted saw and rib spacing or the gin breast is out of alignment.
Seed that has any staple fiber remaining or tails is usually the result of overloading the gin stand seed roll or too much moisture in the cotton.
source : cottonfarming
Thomas D. Valco
Cotton Technology Transfer Coordinator
Under ideal conditions, about 1,275 pounds of material must be processed per 480-pound lint bale of picker cotton and much more for stripper cotton. If all goes as planned, it would be a simple process. Unfortunately, nothing is simple, and ginners need to take a close look at the trash pile to make sure the amount of fiber and seed is minimal.
No doubt lint is the primary product coming from the gin, while seed is second in value. It is a good idea to look at the seed coming from the gin stand for damage, saw nicks, broken seed coats or excessive staple fiber. Damaged seed could be an indication of poorly adjusted saw and rib spacing or the gin breast is out of alignment.
Seed that has any staple fiber remaining or tails is usually the result of overloading the gin stand seed roll or too much moisture in the cotton.
source : cottonfarming
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