Understanding the Interaction Between Cotton Ginning and Rural Economics in the Mid-South Under A Changing Cotton Environment

This study estimates economic impact of ginning on Mid-South states applying input-output analysis to gin cost data. Results indicated that cotton ginning activity in the Mid-South generated over $258 million in direct output effects during 2007 and$438 million in total effects with a multiplier of 2.39.cotton, cotton ginning, economic impact, multiplier, Mid-South, input-output, Agribusiness, Community/Rural/Urban Development, R15,

Choosing Equipment Size for Efficient Energy Use.

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On-Farm Fuel Storage.

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Gear Selection and Engine Speed.

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Radial Tractor Tires.

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Controlling Tractor Wheel Slip for Efficient Operation.

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