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Welcome to the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association's website. Here you can find out what we are up to with our latest news feed, learn more about specific industry issues, or learn more about us and what our organizations do for the California cotton industry.

The California Cotton Ginners and Growers Associations are voluntary agricultural trade associations that proudly represent 100% of all cotton ginners and growers in the state. Our associations represent our members on a variety of issues at both the state and federal level, including air quality, water quality, energy, environmental, labor, taxes, transportation and many others. Our focus is solely on California cotton, which gives us the opportunity to specifically represent the interest of the California cotton industry. With numerous success stories under our belt and many more on the horizon, the associations have gained a reputation for first class representation both locally and statewide.

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News & Issues

American Cotton Producer Webinar on 2026 ARC/PLC Enrollment Coming

The American Cotton Producers will host a webinar on Monday, November 23, at 10:00 a.m. CT to review grower decisions on ARC/PLC as the sign-up deadline approaches. With the projected marketing average price for Seed Cotton for the 2026 crop rising relative to 2025, growers are advised to review both ARC and PLC before selecting the appropriate […]

Association Meets with ARS Administrators and Tours ALARC Facility

Yesterday, CCGGA’s Assistant Vice President of Technical Services, Chris McGlothlin, had the opportunity to meet and talk with USDA Ag Research Service (ARS) Deputy Joon Park, as well as tour the Ag Research Service’s Arid Land Agricultural Research Center (ALARC) in Maricopa, Arizona. Administrator Park and his staff were at the facility to celebrate its […]

New Labor Program Available at No Cost to Employers

The Central Valley Social Enterprise Employment Network (SEEN) is a publicly funded workforce development initiative designed to help individuals facing employment barriers gain work experience and transition into permanent employment. Through the program, participating employers can host workers for up to 90 days at no cost to the employer, providing on-the-job training while evaluating their potential […]

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