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

Author

Carl Edward Madewell

Date of Award

3-1960

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Major

Agricultural Economics

Major Professor

Cecil E. Fuller

Committee Members

Joe A. Martin, T. J. Whatley, B. D. Raskopf

Abstract

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.

Recommended Citation

Madewell, Carl Edward, "Determining the variation of foreign matter in seed cotton ginned at two gins in Tennessee. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 1960.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/8895