Blog Posts
March 2024
Updated – CCC-809 Reminder to Gins
Here is an updated version of the email sent yesterday, with functional links.
Date: March 5, 2024
To: Cotton Ginners
From: Chris Berry, Chairman
Joint Cotton Industry Bale Packaging Committee
Subject: […]
CCC-809 Reminder to Gins
Reminder letter from chairman of the Joint Cotton Industry Bale Packaging Committee:
Click here for the PDF link to letter
February 2024
Cost Survey Reminder!
REMINDER – Please complete your annual Cost Survey. This data is very important for TCGA, as we use it for comparing the various power companies, and for development of arguments in our rate cases. You […]
EPA Publishes New PM NAAQS Standard
EPA has announced their new PM NAAQS Standard. As expected, they have significantly lowered the primary PM2.5 annual limit from 12 ug/m3 to 9 ug/m3. The good news is that they did not change the […]
January 2024
REMINDER – Required posting of 2023 OSHA Injury and Illness Reports
OSHA requires annual posting of injury and illness data. Cotton gins, grain, feed and processing facilities are required to complete the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) injury and illness record-keeping obligations by posting the […]
Reminder – Ginners Planting Intentions Survey for 2024
As a reminder, if you have not already completed the NCC planting intentions survey, please take a few minutes to do so. Here is the original post:
The National Cotton Council is requesting your assistance to […]
Annual Cost Survey
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 arguments in […]
December 2023
New Adverse Effect Wage Rates
The new Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWR) were published in the Federal Register last week. The AEWR is the minimum hourly wage an H-2A worker can be paid. This AEWR came from the USDA National […]
TCGA Mournes the Passing of Rance Pernell
We are saddened to have to report that Lance Pernell passed away on December 9, 2023. His obituary from the Moore-Rose Funeral Home is listed below:
RANCE’S OBITUARY
November 2023
Latest Farm Labor Survey results released
The USDA recently published the results of the National Ag Statistics Service (NASS) Farm Labor Survey (FLS). Generally, the annual FLS is used to establish the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) for H2A workers for […]
NCGA Issues Statement Related to Items Added to Bale Coverings
Please see the following important information from the National Cotton Ginners Association:
Currently, there is no language within the JCIBPC Bale Packaging Specifications or USDA regulations that prohibits the application of any type of […]
October 2023
Approved Round Module Wrap Use Urged
The following article is from this Week’s edition of Cotton’s Week:
Purchasers of round module wrap are encouraged to purchase wrap material that meets the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) Cotton Module Cover […]
Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection Pilot Program (FLSP)
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) – Farm Service Agency (FSA) has a potential funding opportunity available for employers under the FLSP grant program. Funds are granted for the following goals and purpose: (1) […]
July 2023
NCC Reminder – Form CCC-809
Please see the following important message from the National Cotton Council’s Joint Cotton Industry Bale Packaging Committee:
Date: July 5, 2023
To: Cotton Ginners
From: […]
June 2023
Online Equipment Auction
One of our new associate members has made us aware of a large online auction that has a number of items which would be of interest to our members, such as module trucks, trailers and […]
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: 
