Conservation, Tillage, Irrigation and Variety Selection Impacts on Cotton Quality Premiums, Discounts and Profitability: Evidence from the Gin

摘要

Fluctuating market prices, increasing production costs, and shifting mill demand, has made cotton markets more uncertain, making cotton quality a more important aspect of the profitability of cotton. The purpose of this research project is to examine the effect conservation tillage systems and variety selections have on cotton quality attributes and cotton profitability. Such information may be useful to agencies promoting conservation tillage systems for cotton producers. In addition, knowledge of these types of effects may help producers and gins maximize profits by providing guidance on variety selection and production decisions that improve cotton lint quality.