Economics of Baling and Storing Seed Cotton for Processing at a Central Gin

The purpose of this study was (1) to develop estimated costs of handling cotton through receiving stations and of ginning it at a central gin, and (2) to compare these costs with the average cost of present gins. It was necessary to develop various combinations of equipment at receiving stations on which to base costs. This report then serves the additional purpose of providing alternative combinations of equipment for consideration in establishing such a system.