8:00 AM

Update on Plastic Contamination Detection and Removal Research
Mathew G. Pelletier, USDA-ARS Cotton Production and Processing Research Unit; Greg A. Holt, USDA-ARS Cotton Production and Processing Research Unit; John D. Wanjura, USDA-ARS Cotton Production and Processing Research Unit; Derek P. Whitelock, USDA-ARS Southwestern Cotton Ginning Research Laboratory; Carlos B. Armijo, USDA-ARS Southwestern Cotton Ginning Research Laboratory; Paul A. Funk, USDA-ARS Southwestern Cotton Ginning Research Laboratory; Kevin Tran, USDA-ARS

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8:15 AM

Field Evaluation of the VIPR^TM System
Ross D. Rutherford, Lummus Ag Technology; Gabe J. Sweers, Bratney Companies

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8:30 AM

Evaluation of the Goldenlion Contamination Cleaner
Derek P. Whitelock, USDA-ARS Southwestern Cotton Ginning Research Laboratory; Carlos B. Armijo, USDA-ARS Southwestern Cotton Ginning Research Laboratory; Mathew G. Pelletier, USDA-ARS Cotton Production and Processing Research Unit; Paul A. Funk, USDA-ARS Southwestern Cotton Ginning Research Laboratory; Greg A. Holt, USDA-ARS Cotton Production and Processing Research Unit; John D. Wanjura, USDA-ARS Cotton Production and Processing Research Unit; Neha Kothari, Cotton Incorporated; Vikki B. Martin, Cotton Incorporated

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8:45 AM

Round Modules: Handling Logistics and Cover Damage
Tianyi Wang, Texas A&M University; Robert G. Hardin, Texas A&M University; Jason K Ward, NC State University; John D. Wanjura, USDA-ARS Cotton Production and Processing Research Unit

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9:00 AM

Plastic Removal at the Module Feeder
Kalin Clark, Texas A&M University; Robert G. Hardin, Texas A&M University

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9:15 AM

Application of UAV Remote Sensing for Detecting Plastic Contaminants in Cotton Fields
Pappu Kumar Yadav, Texas A&M University; Emma L. White, Texas A&M University; J. Alex Thomasson, Texas A&M University; Thiago Marconi, Texas A&M University; Juan Enciso, Texas A&M AgriLife Research; Uriel Cholula, Texas A&M University

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9:30 AM

Findings of an Investigation into the Removal of Plastic Wrap during Ginning and Textile Processing
Marinus H.J van der Sluijs, Textile Technical Services

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9:45 AM

New Additions to Cherokee's Product Line
Michael J. Greene, Cherokee Fabrication Company Inc.

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10:00 AM

New Lummus Centurion^TM Series Saw Gin
Mark D. Cory, Lummus Ag Technology

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10:15 AM

Keep Your Temp Cables from Moving and Better Seed Management
Michael Prachar, Tri-States Grain Conditioning

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10:30 AM

Progress Report in Development of Air-Bar Lint Cleaner
Ruixiu Sui, USDA-ARS

10:45 AM

Student Paper Awards
Christopher D. Delhom, USDA-ARS

Cotton Ginning - Friday Morning