Since ancient Egypt, cotton has played an integral role in any developing nation’s economy and lifestyle. In a bygone era, picking cotton was an arduous task for manual laborers that required long hours and a keen eye for detail. It was tough, precision work, but thankfully, those methods for harvesting cotton have long since been
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What Is the Cotton Growth Cycle?
If you’re in the business of growing cotton, one important thing to know about is the growth cycle of this successful commercial crop. There are a number of different varieties of cotton throughout the world, but not all are used for economic purposes. In the U.S., there are currently 14 states that are considered major
READ MOREPreparing for Cotton Harvest Season
Whether you’re a commercial cotton grower or just trying your hand at this crop, at some point you’ll need to harvest it. The best way to do so for most operations is to bring in a mechanical harvester. This will quickly and inexpensively harvest your cotton crop. After all, harvesting cotton by hand is back-breaking
READ MOREMaintenance Tips for Skip Row Planters
With all of the action that skip row planters get each planting season, it is expected that issues will come up from time to time, with older planters being particularly vulnerable to any number of various operational malfunctions. Fortunately, your local cotton harvester parts company is here with a guide to some of the most
READ MOREReduce Your Harvesting Losses by Investing in Cotton Picker Parts
While harvesting losses are common, and in some cases out of your control, making sure that your cotton picker is in top shape is one way to ensure that you are able to produce a high enough yield to offset some of this loss. In order to do this, you will need to invest in
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