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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

Cal/OSHA Form 300A Annual Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illness

Beginning February 1, employers are required to post their Cal/OSHA Form 300A Annual Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illness for the prior year. Posting Requirements: Must be posted from February 1- April 30 Posted in a visible location, such as an employees bulletin board Employers are required to post the form even if no injuries […]

CARB Won’t Give In…Now Pushing “Tier 5 Engines”

Ignoring Federal EPA, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) staff has posted a draft potential Tier 5 Regulation Order, which will be discussed at a February 27, 2026, public workshop. Staff has made substantial updates to the previous draft of the potential Tier 5 Regulation Order, including changes to the potential Tier 5 standards for […]

EPA Strikes Down Part of Heavy-Duty Truck Inspection Program

Last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) gave partial approval and partial disapproval on the state of California’s aggressive Clean Truck Check Program (CTC).  EPA approved the portion of the rule that applies to heavy-duty on-road trucks registered in California, and the agency disapproved the applicability of the rule to out-of-state and foreign country […]

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