COTTON FARMING IS THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE GINNING INDUSTRY.
NCGA Elects 2025 O icers
Originally established in 1937 with its charter of incorporation in Mississippi, the National Cotton Ginners Association is the umbrella organization for eight state and regional ginner associations. NCGA also represents approximately 500 individual cotton ginning operations in 17 cotton producing states. During its annual meeting, the association elected its 2025 o icers.
Serving as president is Larry Black, Roscoe, Texas. First vice president is Brad Williams, Burlison, Tennessee, and second vice president is Tom Pires, Riverdale, California.
Ben Evans, Douglas, Georgia, will serve as third vice president, and Richard Lindsey, Centre, Alabama, will become chairman of the board.
Harrison Ashley, Cordova, Tennessee, is NCGA’s executive vice president.
Register Now For The 2025 CCGGA Annual Meeting
It’s time for the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association’s 2025 Annual Meeting. This year, Supima will join forces with CCGGA to showcase valuable industry updates. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 21, at the International Agri-Center in Tulare, California. Please visit rb.gy/elrs7d to access the registration form, then complete and submit it. You can email the form to Michelle Franco at michelle@ccgga. org or fax it to the CCGGA o ices at 559-252-0551.
There is also an opportunity to sponsor the event. All sponsorships go toward o setting the costs, which helps us deliver our message to the industry. If you’d like to sponsor, please call the CCGGA o ices at 559-252-0551.
The cost of the event is free, but we encourage you to consider making a donation of at least $25 to the CCGGA Federal PAC or CCGGA State PAC to help protect California cotton at the state and federal levels. The CCGGA Federal PAC can only accept personal checks. Any corporate contributions must be made to the CCGGA State PAC.
TCGA/Texas Tech Scholarship Fund
Cotton Farming magazine, co-sponsor of the Texas Cotton Ginners’ Association Gin Show, recently contributed $3,571 to the TCGA/Texas Tech Scholarship Fund.
Each year, the magazine donates a portion of revenue from ad sales in the TCGA printed show program.
“TCGA is proud of our partnership with Cotton Farming magazine on the TCGA Scholarship program,” said TCGA Executive
Vice President J. Kelley Green. “This program is an investment in the future of Texas Tech students and the cotton industry. We believe these scholarships are crucial to our e orts in developing the next generation of agricultural leadership in agriculture.”
On the upcoming schedule, TCGA’s Summer Membership Meeting will be held at Hilton Palacio Del Rio, 200 South Alamo, San Antonio, Texas, June 22-24.
Warehouseman’s Responsibilities
Warehousemen work in facilities that store and handle cotton bales. They are responsible for the storage, handling and movement of cotton, ensuring its proper condition and security. Their duties include inspecting equipment, maintaining safety and managing the flow of cotton bales within the warehouse.
According to the Agriculture Guaranty Warehousemen Best Practices, “Warehousemen, you play a crucial role in fire control and prevention. Your vigilance and actions are integral to maintaining a safe warehouse environment.” The warehouseman’s responsibilities for fire control and prevention include:
• Fire Hazard Awareness: Warehousemen are responsible for remaining vigilant and actively identifying potential fire hazards within the warehouse premises. This includes promptly identifying conditions or materials that may increase the fire risk.
TCGA Executive Vice President J. Kelley Green, right, TCGA President Phillip Kidd, far le , and TCGA Incoming President Rex Ford accept the check from Cotton Farming Associate Editor Cassidy Nemec at the Awards Banquet at the Overton Hotel in Lubbock.
Larry Black Named Texas Ginner Of The Year
Larry Black, gin manager of Central Rolling Plains Co-op in Roscoe, Texas, was recognized recently as the Texas Ginner of the Year at the awards dinner during the TCGA Gin Show. He was joined by friends and family to celebrate this honor. Front left to right: August Ickert, Samuel Ickert, Kameron Betts, Brayson Betts, Brenda Stirl, (behind Brayson) Cynthia Black, Carolyn Boyd, Renee Moore, Armida Saenz and Kelly Shelton. Back left to right: Alyssa Betts, Kade Betts, Mathew Ickert, Madison Ickert, Larry Black, Richard Osborne, Ralph Stirl, Steve Moore, Marcial Saenz, Cason Hull and Todd Shelton.
• Firefighting Equipment Inspection: Regularly inspect and assess the firefighting equipment to ensure it is in proper working condition. This regular inspection ensures that we are always prepared to combat any fire emergencies, providing a sense of security for all personnel.
• Maintenance Of Warehouse Facilities: Monitor and report any deterioration or damage to the warehouse facilities or drainage system that may pose a risk to fire safety. Prompt repairs should be conducted to maintain a safe environment.
• Enhanced Security Precautions: Ensure all security precautions are in place to safeguard the facility. This involves securing the warehouse, closing and securing all walk-through and loadout doors and implementing adequate security measures to prevent unauthorized access.
• Compliance With Fire Protocols: Ensure all fire protocols and other risk mitigation measures are up to date and practiced by all personnel. This includes regular training sessions and drills to familiarize everyone with emergency procedures.
