Agricultural engineer working in all aspects of cotton (currently employed by Cotton Incorporated, but this is not an official Cotton Incorporated account).
Cary, NC
Joined October 2016
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Ed Barnes retweeted
Every cotton module with certified wrap has an RFID tag. Join @CottonInc's workshop to unlock its full potential! Make better use of your data. #RFID #CottonTech
If you are going to be at the Mid-South Farm and Gin Show (lnkd.in/eqysCdSv) this Friday, Feb. 27 in Memphis, TN and have interest in getting more information out of your cotton module data, then join us from 2:30 to 5:00 pm in Room 109, Level 1 of the convention center.
Ed Barnes retweeted
RFID—What's in it for me?
A new generation of cotton harvesters create round modules. When round modules are wrapped in products approved by the National Cotton Council, they contain at least four Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags that identify each module.
Tools were created that allow farmers to combine RFID and classing data to create fiber quality maps of their fields.
These data have been used to map areas of a field that received seed coat fragment calls; visualize within-field variation of micronaire; and develop more accurate profit/loss maps.
Such quality maps may also help assess the impact of pest damage and other factors affecting fiber quality.
Read the newest research review at cropprotectionnetwork.org/pu….
@EdBCotton @WesleyMPorter @CottonInc @GACottonComm @TheCottonBoard @kmbiss #RFID #cotton
ALT Compilation showing farming with scanner, the back of a truck, a cotton bale on a truck at a gin, a loader moving a cotton bale, a cotton bale feeder, and a scanner scanning a bale tag.
ALT Figure showing Micronaire (left) and loan value (right) in a North Carolina cotton field.
Be sure to get the most value from your data and take a few minutes to calibrate your harvesters this season!
@CottonInc's Cotton Cultivated site links to a new step-by-step guide for calibrating the handler weighing system and onboard yield monitors on John Deere round module building pickers. Check it out today: ow.ly/vnG650WTxel
Ed Barnes retweeted
Want to learn more about how growers are managing increasing input costs? Tune in to the latest Cotton Specialist Corner episode where Extension experts from across the Cotton Belt share how growers are adapting their production practices. ow.ly/FuEC50VwYvw
Ed Barnes retweeted
💡 📚 🔬 🎓 The NC State Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering is seeking a new department head! As a faculty member in the department, I can assure you it's an incredible place to work! Link to the position: jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/21072…
Ed Barnes retweeted
I'm organizing a new session at the @ASABEorg Annual International Meeting next summer: "Synergizing Carbon Removal within Circular Biosystems" (ASE-16 Committee). Session description and conference link below. Consider submitting an abstract by 1/18! asabemeetings.org/
Great to see Bob’s contributions to sustainable agricultural practices acknowledged by this national award across all commodities!
Congratulations to Bob Walker on his selection as our 2024 Farmer of the Year!
Co-owning and operating Walker Farms, Walker and his brother raise cattle and grow cotton, corn, soybeans, wheat, and hay.
Learn more: fieldtomarket.org/awards
Ed Barnes retweeted
Your fabric choice matters! Synthetic textiles are responsible for a significant portion of ocean microplastics. Let’s switch to #cotton for a more sustainable impact!
cottontoday.cottoninc.com/ou…
Aside from glossing over the importance of animal proteins, I feel like the following video gives a balanced view of modern agriculture. youtu.be/KmxNtDMAj2A
Unfortunately it’s time to review “Hurricane Preparation and Recovery in the Southeastern United States: Cotton Producer’s Guide
climatehubs.usda.gov/sites/d…
Ed Barnes retweeted
Growers have the ability to view live data from our research fields, and compare different sensor and platforms on our website. Check it out-> ncaar.msstate.edu/outreach/i… @MississippiCorn @MSSOY
Try Before You Buy! 💧
Check out our Soil Moisture Monitoring Showcase at ncaar.msstate.edu/outreach/i…. Demo logins with live sensor data from various telemetry services let you explore and compare platforms before committing. #MSUext #mscrops #precisionirrigation
Ed Barnes retweeted
Cotton growers and dairy farmers know the value of cotton lies not only in its textile uses but also in its byproduct, whole cottonseed. @CottonInc works to maximize cotton-grower profit from whole cottonseed through education and marketing. ow.ly/1jMa50SqnPL
Ed Barnes retweeted
#PlasticFreeJuly is a good time for the #fashion industry to see how it’s contributing to microplastic pollution. Read about consumer awareness of the issue & fabric preferences in the #LifestyleMonitor. lifestylemonitor.cottoninc.c…
Note the Precision AG expo on June 28, Friday, 8AM-4PM at Tidewater AREC, Suffolk, VA. More info at:
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Ed Barnes retweeted
As we continue to reduce our single-use plastics and plastic-based items, consider #cotton instead. Unlike petroleum-based fibers like #polyester, cotton is biocompatible and readily biodegrades in many environments. To learn more, click here: cottontoday.cottoninc.com/ou…
Ed Barnes retweeted
ASABE is hiring!
ASABE Foundation and Society are seeking a Development Officer with experience, resourcefulness and initiative to lead the revitalization and expansion of our fundraising and development efforts.
ow.ly/NFXg50Qf5o2
Ed Barnes retweeted
The latest issue of Resource shares the history of ASABE's Circular Bioeconomy Systems Institute. Read all about it! ow.ly/ljYi50QcVEf
Ed Barnes retweeted
ASABE is hiring!
ASABE is seeking a Development Officer to lead the revitalization and expansion of the Society's fundraising and development efforts. This hybrid role is based in St. Joseph, MI.
Job description: ow.ly/QIW150Q8vTc.
