Determining the variation of foreign matter in seed cotton ginned at two gins in Tennessee

The objectives of the study may be stated as follows:

1. To determine the variation of foreign matter in seed cotton at selected gins In Tennessee.

2. To determine if methods commonly used by ginners in Tennessee for estimating the weight of cottonseed or the amount of foreign matter in seed cotton gives either the ginner or his customers any assurance of accuracy.

3. To study some of the factors believed to be associated with the amount of foreign matter in seed cotton. 4. To offer suggestions for improvement in determining the amount of foreign matter in seed cotton.