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by: Ivan Idrovo and Marian Boquiren.
Contracted by: GIZ-Department of Agriculture-NCI-Philippines
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1. Newsletter of the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Associations
The Cotton Chronicle
1785 N. Fine Avenue, Fresno, CA 93727 • Telephone: (559) 252-0684 • Fax: (559) 252-0551
www.ccgga.org
December 2013
Industry Calendar
December 13
Ginners Board Mtg—
Fresno
January 6-8
Beltwide Cotton
Conference—
New Orleans
(Visit web calendar
for details)
CCGGA Staff
Earl P. Williams
President / CEO
earl@ccgga.org
Roger A. Isom
Executive Vice President
roger@ccgga.org
Casey D. Creamer
Vice President
casey@ccgga.org
Aimee Brooks
Director of Regulatory
Affairs
aimee@ccgga.org
Shana Colby
Administrative Assistant
shana@ccgga.org
Volume 24, Issue 12
CCGGA Comments on California Water Action
Plan
The California Natural Resources Agency, State
Water Resources Control Board and California
Department of Food and Agriculture collaborated on the release of a detailed draft action
plan to help guide state efforts and resources
on one of California’s most important resources,
water. The California Water Action Plan focuses
on the reliability of the state’s water supply, the
needed ecosystem restoration to bring the water system back into balance, and the resilience
of the state’s water infrastructure. In May, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. directed the agencies to identify key actions for the next one to
five years that address urgent needs and provide the foundation for sustainable management of California’s water resources. Some of
the actions are new proposals, such as a greater
focus on water recycling for potable reuse.
Other actions reflect work that state agencies
are already planning or engaged in, such as enhanced conservation measures for urban and
agricultural water users, accelerated habitat restoration efforts, and adding water storage capacity. The plan focuses on ten key actions:
the priority for additional water storage in the
state and expressed concerns over possible regulation of water use efficiency and groundwater
pumping restrictions for agriculture. A final plan
is expected later this year.
tin Olsen this past month on a tour of an almond
huller, farm, and a cotton gin. The Assemblywoman toured Dos Palos Cooperative Gin, Inc in
Dos Palos and Bowles Farming. Assemblywoman
Olsen is the Vice Chair for the Assembly Ag Committee and sits on the Select Committee for Ag
and the Environment, and the Select Committee
on Regional Approaches to the State Water Crisis. While educating the Assemblywoman on the
finer points of farming cotton and cotton ginning, considerable time was spent discussing the
critical issues facing the cotton industry including
water availability, water quality, and air quality.
Make Conservation a California Way of Life
Increase Local and Regional Self-Reliance
Achieve Co-Equal Goals for the Delta
Protect and Restore Important Ecosystems
Manage and Prepare for Dry Periods
Expand Water Storage Capacity
Provide Safe Drinking Water for All Communities
Improve Flood Protection
Increase Operational and Regulatory Efficiency
Identify Sustainable and Integrated Financing
Opportunities
The California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association (CCGGA) submitted comments on the
proposed plan, and focused our comments on
CCGGA Hosts Assemblywoman Kristin Olsen on
Tour
The California Cotton Ginners and Growers Associations (CCGGA) hosted Assemblywoman Kris-
Mike Davis of Dos Palos Cooperative Gin, Inc. explains the cotton ginning process to Assemblywoman Kristin Olsen
2. The Cotton Chronicle—Page 2
The Assemblywoman
met with California Cotton Growers Association
Chairman Cannon Michael of Bowles Farming
for lunch along with
CCGGA staff, including
Executive Vice President
Roger Isom and Director Assemblywoman Kristin Olsen driving a tractor
at Bowles Farming
of Regulatory Affairs
Aimee Brooks. The tour was a huge success with the Assemblywoman “tweeting” about her stops along the entire tour! The tour was part of CCGGA’s ongoing program
to bring legislators and regulators to our operations to
educate about them on the critical issues affecting our industry.
ARB Reopens Ag Truck Registration
Succumbing to continued pressure, the California Air Resources Board (ARB) is proposing to make some changes
to the Truck and Bus Regulation to ease compliance. ARB
is proposing the following changes:
confirmation hearing in January 2013, in which he voiced
concern about the use of Chlorpyrifos. Such comments
initiated a research contract with CDPR and UC IPM to
identify and manage critical uses for Chlorpyrifos against
key pests of Alfalfa, Almonds, Citrus, and Cotton. Associations, UC Representatives, Growers, PCAs, and Crop Production Specialist from the differing crops will team together in the upcoming year to develop and extend guidelines and practices that demonstrate the necessity of use
and good stewardship in critical situations. Specific goals
include:
Identifying Critical Uses for Chlorpyrifos in Cotton (and
others)
Determining best practices for critical Chlorpyrifos applications to help prevent and mitigate risks
Documenting grower uses of best practices
Creating and extending educational awareness and decision support tools for decision makers
Providing training and outreach
Describing gaps in research for extension to fill
It is the intention of such goals to maintain critical uses of
Chlorpyrifos while mitigation the risk associated with it.
From the association’s standpoint we hope this will allow
The opt-in period will be reopened for vehicles to newly regChlorpyrifos to remain available to growers who need it in
ister for the existing low mileage agricultural vehicle extencritical use situations!
sion
The opt-in period will be reopened for vehicles to newly
register for the existing low mileage construction truck
extension
The opt-in period will be reopened for vehicles to newly
register for the existing PM phase-in requirements
The thresholds for the low-use exemption will be increased
for all trucks that are operated a total of less than 5,000
miles per year, and for trucks that are designed to perform work while stationary, the limit will be increased to
200 hours per year
The definition of “NOx exempt” areas will be expanded to
include additional counties including Butte County!
To take advantage of these changes in compliance, you
must be registered with the online ARB truck registration
program by January 31, 2014. For details, please see the
attached Compliance Advisory. If you have any questions
or need assisting in registering your trucks, please contact
our office!
Chlorpyrifos Watch
Growers and PCAs alike know Chlorpyrifos is a valuable
tool essential to any effective IPM program in several different crops. Regardless of its importance in safely preventing crop loss, it is still subject to scrutiny. Such is evidenced by CDPR Director Brian Leahy’s testimony at his
EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy Visits Valley
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy visited Fresno on Wednesday, as part
of a day long visit to the valley to meet with agricultural
stakeholders. CCGGA staff Roger Isom, Casey Creamer
and Aimee Brooks
attended a special
meeting to discuss air
quality issues at
Melkonian Farms
near Fresno. CCGGA
Executive Vice President Isom specifically
addressed the success of “incentive
programs” to address
air quality issue citing CCGGA Executive Vice President Isom speaking to IX
EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy and EPA Region
the recent success of Administrator Jared Blumenfeld
the tractor replacement program through the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. Isom also mentioned the success
that happens when the agencies work with agriculture including the success of the Conservation Management Plan
No Sticky Cotton!
3. The Cotton Chronicle—Page 3
(CMP) program to address PM10 emissions from agriculture that resulted in more reductions in emissions than
originally proposed. EPA Region IX Administrator Jared
Blumenfeld and Associate Air Director Kerry Drake were
also in attendance with the Administrator. Joining CCGGA
was the Nisei Farmers League, the California Grape and
Tree Fruit League, California Citrus Mutual and the Western
Agricultural Processors Association.
New Regs Coming for Closed Mixing Systems
At a recent PREC meeting, DPR discussed possible changes
coming for closed mixing systems. As the regulation stands
currently, a closed mixing system must be provided for employees who mix or load pesticides in toxicity category one.
Proposed changes aim at requiring the closed mixing system based on the precautionary statements on the label,
more specifically pesticides which present dermal toxicity.
Other changes discussed included specified design criteria,
covers to prevent splashing/spills, protection for gauges,
training employees, written instructions or procedures for
safe operation and many other changes. DPR has proposed
splitting up pesticides into two categories, Tier 1 and Tier 2.
Each Tier would require separate, specific requirements.
The notable difference between the two is that Tier 1 vessels have the capability to rinse containers thoroughly, with
adequate water volume and pressure. Very few exemptions exist but include labeling conflicts and very low use
exemptions. DPR is currently waiting for additional information from OEHHA to finalize the proposed changes.
Rulemaking is set for early 2014 and CCGGA will be a part
of the discussion.
CCGGA Hosts State Water Board Chair
CCGGA along with the Nisei Farmers League, California Citrus Mutual, California Grape and Tree Fruit League, Kings
River Conservation District, and the Western Agricultural
Processors Association recently hosted State Water Resources Control Board Chair Felicia Marcus for a visit and
tour of our member’s operations. In a pre-tour meeting,
the groups stressed the importance of incentive funding to
help growers comply and advance water quality
goals. Continuing fee increases on processing facilities and
irrigated lands program acreage fees was also a focus during the meeting. During the tour we visited with two small
farm operations, Grower Director Mark McKean’s farm,
and a tree fruit and vine grower. The tour highlighted the
diversity in agricultural and the importance of using a variety of farming approaches that fit the needs of specific
growers in specific regions and on specific soils. Ms. Mar-
CLASSING AVERAGES
December 5, 2013
Visalia Classing Office
Bales Classed
CA Saw Upland
CA Roller Upland
Pima
CA Saw Upland
Mike Avg.
Color Grade % 21+
Color Grade % 31
Color Grade % 41
Length Avg.
Strength Avg.
Uniformity Avg.
Leaf Distribution 1
Leaf Distribution 2
Leaf Distribution 3
Leaf Distribution 4
CA Roller Upland
Mike Avg.
Color Grade % 21+
Color Grade % 31
Color Grade % 41
Length Avg.
Strength Avg.
Uniformity Avg.
Leaf Distribution 1
Leaf Distribution 2
Leaf Distribution 3
Leaf Distribution 4
All Pima
Mike Avg.
Color Grade % 1
Color Grade % 2
Color Grade % 3
Color Grade % 4
Length Avg.
Strength Avg.
Uniformity Avg.
Leaf Distribution 1
Leaf Distribution 2
Leaf Distribution 3
Leaf Distribution 4
Cotton Up!
2012
233,708
103,844
413,406
2012
4.27
87.0
10.8
0.4
36.74
33.36
81.67
13.8
58.7
25.5
1.8
2012
4.34
75.6
21.3
0.3
38.84
33.95
83.26
10.7
60.9
26.3
2.0
2012
4.04
56.6
40.2
3.1
0.1
47.40
42.77
85.42
32.3
55.7
11.0
0.9
2013
175,239
62,218
400,167
2013
4.27
84.5
12.7
1.5
37.21
33.90
82.0
12.3
52.7
33.0
2.0
2013
4.45
60.2
36.0
0.3
39.33
34.12
83.22
8.3
64.2
25.9
1.4
2013
4.0
61.4
36.9
1.7
0.1
48.0
43.44
85.38
33.8
58.7
7.0
0.5
4. California Cotton Ginners and Growers Associations
1785 N. Fine Avenue
Fresno, CA 93727
PRESORTED STANDARD
US POSTAGE PAID
FRESNO, CA
PERMIT NO. 2509
cus was appointed Chair of
the SWRCB following former
Chair and rice
grower Charlie
Hoppin’s retirement. She is no
stranger to the
issues faced by
agriculture having CCGA Director Mark McKean (right) discusses current
previously served farm management with Felicia Marcus, with Dave Orth,
Manuel Cunha, and Bob Blakely observing.
as the Regional
Administrator of EPA Region 9 headquartered in San Francisco during implementation of the Pesticide VOC program.
He worked for a local accounting firm for ten years before
joining Air-Way Farms, Inc., on July 16, 1959 as an accountant and was eventually named General Manager. He
was a long time member of the Fresno Kiwanis Club. He
was also a trustee of the Bulldog Foundation and also
served that organization as treasurer for two years. Jack
joined the California Cotton Ginners Association board of
directors in 1979 and was a board member until his retirement in 2001. During his tenure on the Cotton Ginners
board he served as Chairman in 1982 and was named the
Associations “Ginner of the Year” in 1994. After his service as Chairman he was again elected Secretary/
Treasurer and retained that position until his retirement.
In 1990, Jack was instrumental in forming the California
Cotton Growers Association. His leadership in that effort
eventually led to the replacement of the Western Cotton
Growers Association with the then newly formed CaliforIndustry Leader Passes
nia Cotton Growers Association. Jack was a charter memJack P. Hoover, a friend and industry leader passed away
ber of the Cotton Growers Association’s board of directors
on November 23, 2013 in Fresno, CA. Jack was 86.
and served as Secretary/Treasurer until his retirement in
Born in Dinuba, CA on January 10, 1927. He graduated
2001. During his many years of loyal service to the indusfrom Roosevelt High School in 1944. He then attended
try Jack also served as a Ginner Delegate to the National
Fresno State for one year before enlisting in the Air Force. Cotton Council and a Director of Cotton Council InternaWhile in the service he helped build air bases in Europe
tional. Jack was a true friend of the industry and of all the
during the allied occupation. Jack returned to Fresno State organizations he served so well. He will be missed.
in 1947 and graduated in 1949 with a degree in business.