California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association

The California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association continues efforts to prevent sticky cotton and puts emphasis on the importance of the quality of California cotton by hosting the virtual 2021 Sticky Cotton & Insect Review Summit. http://bit.ly/3biY68n

Federal Maritime Commissioner Rebecca F. Dye will issue information demand orders to ocean carriers and marine terminal operators (MTOs) to determine if legal obligations related to detention and demurrage practices are being met. bit.ly/37oQ4cS

If you are a producer or landowner who participates in USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) conservation programs, the Farm Service Agency (FSA) may be reaching out by mail with information about a form you’ll need to fill out. http://bit.ly/2OO1el6

Reminder: February 17, 2021 Bull Session *NOTE: THE ZOOM LINK AND ID HAVE CHANGED FROM WHAT WAS PREVIOUSLY PROVIDED. PLEASE USE THE INFORMATION ABOVE GOING FORWARD. http://bit.ly/3dfxIyJ

At this week’s Annual Meeting of the National Cotton Council (NCC), preliminary forecast for cotton acreage in California reflected an unexpected overall 25% drop in acreage. http://bit.ly/2MOpm6E

CCGGA, its members and employees reminds you to sanitize! (Spanish)

CCGGA, its members and employees reminds you to sanitize!

CCGGA, its members and employees reminds you to wear a mask! (Spanish)

CCGGA, its members and employees reminds you to wear a mask!

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is providing technical and financial assistance to help farmers and ranchers in California make improvements in their operations that can lead to improved air quality. http://bit.ly/3pa5UyC

The EEOC published long-awaited guidance relating to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its application to the COVID-19 Vaccine. http://bit.ly/38xAjjP

On August 22, 2020, President Donald J. Trump declared a major disaster declaration (FEMA-4558-DR), due to wildfires that occurred August 14, 2020 - September 26, 2020. https://bit.ly/38jzMmT

You missed the deadline for CalSavers (9/30/2020) and now you are getting emails and letters indicating your company is going to face a penalty is there anything you can do? https://bit.ly/32h78iC

On behalf of the US Cotton Trust Protocol and the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Associaiton you are invited and urged to participate in a live US Cotton Trust Protocol information webinar for AZ, CA, NM and TX El Paso Valley producers scheduled for Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 7:30 am PST/8:30 MST. https://bit.ly/2Gr3wCY

Hear from our members. Vote No On Prop 15!

EPA is taking the next step in its regulatory review of paraquat dichloride (paraquat), a widely-used herbicide. https://bit.ly/2HlnxeI

The Association submitted comments this past week on the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB’s) DRAFT 2020 Mobile Source Strategy. https://bit.ly/3mh01Ox

Earlier this month, the State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) released an Emergency Rulemaking specific to fees administered by the agency. https://bit.ly/3jojw5Q

This past week, the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association (CCGGA) submitted comments opposing the petition to Regulate Crop Seeds Treated with Neonicotinoids and Other Systemic Insecticides as filed by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). https://bit.ly/2Tk0suZ

AB685: COVID-19 New Exposure Notice Requirements https://bit.ly/3os284a

This past week California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association President/CEO Roger Isom delivered 1,440 pairs of pima cotton socks to the Veterans Village in San Diego as part of the Annual Stand Down Event for homeless veterans. https://bit.ly/3m42gVu

Free COVID-19 Testing For Families https://bit.ly/2H63f8V

Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) settled with three interstate trucking companies after those companies violated the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) Truck and Bus Regulation while operating in California. https://bit.ly/2T0HVnB