The Cost of Ginning Cotton – 2013 Survey Results

Tuesday, January 6, 2015: 1:30 PM
Salon A (Marriott Rivercenter Hotel)
Thomas D Valco , USDA, ARS
Harrison Ashley , National Cotton Ginners' Association
Dennis Findley , Southeastern Cotton Ginners Association
Kelley Green , Texas Cotton Ginners Association
Roger Isom , California Cotton Ginners Association
Tim Price , Southern Cotton Ginners Association
J. Matthew Fannin , Louisiana State University Ag Center
The cost of ginning cotton is an important concern for producers and ginners. Data from this survey provides information about key variable costs as a component of the overall cost components of ginning cotton. These data also identify historical trends of gin operation and help to document the incorporation of new technology to maintain or reduce ginning cost. The survey was conducted for the 2013 cotton crop.