Ross, Charles A 1984-05-25
Charles Ross discusses the history of cotton seed delinting on the South Plains.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Charles A. Ross
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: May 25, 1984
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Richard Mason
Length: 45 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Robert L. Jackson,
Background,
Jackson’s contribution to delinting,
S. B. Jackson,
Machinery innovation,
Proliferation of delinting plants,
Dry chemical gas delinting,
Process,
Jackson’s contributions (again),
Origination,
Farmer acceptance,
Benefits,
Farmer acceptance (again),
Relationship between farmer and delinting plant,
Evolution,
Service function,
Capacity,
Expansion of delinting industry (mid-1960s),
Reasons,
Market forces,
Innovations,
Delinting criteria,
Moisture content,
Dry chemical gas (again),
Original purpose,
Benefits,
Pink boll worm, late 1940s,
Effects of acid delinting,
Proliferation of improved varieties on South Plains,
Farmer acceptance of delinting (again),
Plant Variety Protection Act,
Effect on delinting business.
Tape 1, Side 2: Effect on delinting business (continued),
Seed production operation,
Variety Protection Act (again),
Delinting of different varieties,
State role in delinting,
Breeders versus delinters,
Delinting of certified seed,
Major changes in delinting business,
Drying,
Volume,
Seed treatment,
Cost of delinting,
Changes,
Discounts,
Cost factors,
Energy,
Chemical purchase,
Location of delinting plants,
Future of delinting,
Water shortage,
Wheat cleaning,
Adaptation.
Range Dates: 1917-1984
Bulk Dates: 1930s-1984
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