Blog Posts
May 2023
Texas Legislature Passes State Budget – Ag Disaster Grant Unfortunately Not Included
The following notice was sent out by Plains Cotton Growers earlier today regarding an infrastructure grant agricultural groups, including TCGA, had pursued during the recently completed Legislative session. We would like to thank Kody Bessent […]
OSHA Announces Fall Prevention National Emphasis Program
US Department of Labor announces national emphasis program to reduce,prevent workplace falls, a leading cause of workplace fatalities
OSHA initiative aligns enforcement, outreach efforts to protect workers
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of […]
April 2023
NCC Staff to Host Discussion on USDA Climate Smart Cotton Grant
The U.S. Climate-Smart Cotton Program, led by the US Cotton Trust Protocol, has potential funding up to $90 million. This program will build markets for climate-smart cotton and aid more than 1,000 cotton farmers, including […]
COST SURVEY Reminder!
REMINDER!! – Please complete your cost survey. This data is very important as we use it for comparing the various power companies, and for development of arguments in our rate cases. You can use this […]
March 2023
Paul Allen Salas — May 7, 1944 — January 29, 2023
We were recently saddened to learn of the passing of Paul Salas – below is his obituary:
Paul Allen Salas passed into the arms of our Lord on January 29, 2023 at his home […]
William “Bill” Russell — June 5, 1941 — March 11, 2023
Memorial service for William “Bill” McKinley Russell will be at 10:00 am Friday, March 17, 2023 at Second Baptist Church in Levelland with Rev. […]
February 2023
Richard Gentry
Richard Wesley Gentry, age 88, left this world peacefully on February 20, 2023 in Lubbock, Texas. Funeral services will be held at the Branon Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, February 24, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. […]
Cotton Day at the Capitol – 2023
Each legislative session (regular session takes place on odd numbered years); farmers, cotton ginners, industry representatives and trade associations from across the state sponsor and coordinate the day’s activities, which promotes cotton and raises awareness […]
Gin School Registration Now Open!
The National Cotton Ginners Association has opened up Gin School registration. Here are the details: 
WEBINAR TODAY – OSHA Recording and Reporting
REMINDER – IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO REGISTER FOR TODAY’S WEBINAR on OSHA Reporting/Reporting Webinar. It will start at 1:30 PM CST today (Feb 14). We recommend that anyone who maintains your OSHA 300 […]
OSHA 300 Injury Reporting Webinar
REMINDER – TCGA will hold an OSHA Reporting Webinar on Feb 14 at 1:30 PM CST. We recommend that anyone who maintains your OSHA 300 information attend this webinar. It will be limited to 1 […]
Wesley Lefevre Love Fund
TCGA has learned that Wesley Lefevre, who manages Erickdahl Co-op Gin in Avoca, Texas had his house burn down earlier in the week. Wesley, his wife and their two young children lived in the house. […]
January 2023
Time to Complete Your Cost Survey!
REMINDER!! – It is time once again to complete your cost survey for TCGA. This data is very important for TCGA, as we use it for comparing the various power companies, and for development of […]
Time to POST the 2022 OSHA 300A Injury and Illness reporting forms
REMINDER – the OSHA 300A Form posting deadline is approaching. The OSHA Record Keeping Rule requires employers keep records of all work-related injuries and illnesses. This includes the OSHA 300, 300A and the First Report of Injury […]
David Swinford
| Representative David Swinford passed away on December 31, 2022 at the age of 81. He represented districts 87/88 from 1990- 2010. Representative Swinford was an outstanding voice for agriculture and a good friend to […] |
Planting Intentions
PLEASE SEE FORWARDED MESSAGE BELOW FROM NCC:
Dear Ginner,
To allow the NCC to have the most complete planting intentions information, gins are being asked to participate in a short confidential online survey. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KL85XBM
Gins are in […]
December 2022
Are you Eligible for the Employee Retention Credit under the CARES Act?
With the poor crop, most of us are looking for any way to offset costs of operation. If you have not already done so, you may want to visit with your accountant to see if […]
New Adverse Effect Wage Rates Announced for 2023
The US Department of Labor (DOL) today announced the new Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWR) for 2023. Employers of H-2A workers must implement these new rates on January 1. For Texas, the new AEWR is […]
OSHA Injury Tracking Application Login Changes
Some of you may have recently received an email from the OSHA Office of Statistical Analysis. This email details a login procedure change on the OSHA Injury Tracking Application (ITA). The ITA is the database […]
South Plains College – Potential CDL Driving School – Survey
As you know, it has become increasingly difficult to find drivers with a CDL license. TCGA has been working with South Plains College in Levelland to offer a class for individuals who seek to obtain […]
Kenneth Hood
Kenneth Brown Hood, 81, a Farmer, Ginner and Owner & Operator of Hood Equipment, died December 1, 2022 at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis, TN. Visitation is Monday December 5, 2022, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. […]
October 2022
Important Notice from Joint Cotton Industry Bale Packaging Committee
October 24, 2022
To: U.S. Cotton Gins
From: Chris Berry, Chairman
Attention Required – PBI Management, Sampling and Packaging Performance
New educational material has been developed to reflect the best management […]
EEOC RELEASES UPDATED ‘KNOW YOUR RIGHTS’ POSTER
| The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released a new ‘Know Your Rights’ poster, which updates and replaces the previous “EEO is the Law” poster. Covered employers are required by federal law […] |
TDHCA Housing Inspections in West Texas – Call TCGA if you get inspected
We are receiving calls from multiple gins in West Texas concerning Housing Inspections by the Texas Dept of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA). We do not normally see TDHCA inspectors making random inspections. These inspections […]