30th Universal Cotton Standards Conference

Start Date
06-25-2024 01:00 pm
End Date
06-27-2024 12:00 pm
Location
Memphis, TN
Celebrating 100 Years of Universal Cotton Standards

Conference Venue Locations:

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Memphis, 5069 Sanderlin Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117
USDA, AMS, Cotton & Tobacco Program Complex, 3275 Appling Road, Bartlett, TN 38133
Transportation between conference venues will be available.

Hotel Accommodations:

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Memphis, 5069 Sanderlin Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117
Hotel Reservation Link for Special Rate of $149.00
Reserve by May 24, 2024 to receive this rate.

Hotel offers complimentary shuttle service to and from Memphis International Airport (MEM).

Conference Registration:

Conference Registration Link - Registration is free

Conference Agenda

Agenda (pdf)


Preliminary Agenda

Tuesday, June 25, 2024
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Memphis, 5069 Sanderlin Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM -  Registration

1:30 PM - 5:00 PM - Informal Meeting of the Advisory Committee

  • History and explanation of Universal Cotton Standards
  • Review agenda and conference procedures
  • Presentation and discussion of any proposals

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Reception

Wednesday, June 26, 2024
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Memphis, 5069 Sanderlin Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Registration

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Formal Meeting of the Advisory Committee

  • Introductions
  • Industry Comments
  • Opening Remarks
  • Keynote Address
  • Convening of the Advisory Committee
  • Election of Chairperson
  • Discussion and Consideration of Proposals

USDA, AMS, Cotton & Tobacco Program Complex, 3275 Appling Road, Bartlett, TN 38133

1:30 PM Reconvene at USDA, AMS, Cotton & Tobacco Program Complex

  • Group Photographs

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Review of 1986 Original Set and Reserve Sets

Thursday, June 27, 2024
USDA, AMS, Cotton & Tobacco Program Complex, 3275 Appling Road, Bartlett, TN 38133

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Matching and Approval of the 2024 Universal Upland Cotton Grade Standards

  • Match and Approve Practical Forms of the Universal American Upland Cotton Grade Standards

Conference Adjourned upon Completion of Matching

Sketch of bales of cotton