Much of the communication from PCCA to its members is sent over my signature. From time-to-time, a member will see my name and call me directly for help. I’m always glad to speak with a producer and learn more about them and their business. Talking with our members and cooperative gins has confirmed for me… Read more »
Another Challenging Year May be Ahead A number of factors continued to weigh on the cotton market in the first three months of 2016 including negative macroeconomic developments and falling crude oil prices. A look at cotton futures prices paints a clear picture. The May contract at the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) settled at 62.06 cents… Read more »
The Commodity Certificate Exchange program authorized by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 was implemented by USDA’s Farm Service Agency in early March, providing relief to farmers facing payment limitation issues related to their marketing loan benefits. The act was signed into law on December 18, 2015. The program, beginning with the 2015 crop, allows… Read more »
Dahlen Hancock’s Year as President of CCI Everyone has a unique story to tell, especially in the agriculture industry. For Dahlen Hancock, his story encompasses farming traditions and innovations as well as family values. This past year, Hancock served as President of Cotton Council International (CCI) and had the opportunity to share his story, and those… Read more »
Cotton producers take pride in knowing their crop is used to make many products people use every day. PCCA members can take pride in knowing their cotton is used to make United States currency. That’s right, the bills in your wallet were made with PCCA cotton. Chris Ford, PCCA’s Domestic Sales Manager, said PCCA has… Read more »
When Jim Newton moved from East Texas to Crosby County, he had no idea what kind of legacy he was creating. Four generations later, Jim’s grandson Steve Newton and his great-grandson Tony Newton are carrying on the family tradition of working in the ginning industry. In 1929, Jim moved to West Texas and began working… Read more »
PCCA, Farmers Cooperative Compress (FCC), and PYCO Industries, the three regional cooperatives in Lubbock, all worked together to host the first Coop Producer Orientation on February 11th in Lubbock. Charley Triplett, PCCA’s Vice President of Member Services, was in charge of planning this event along with Eric Wanjura with FCC, Ronnie Gilbert with PYCO, and… Read more »
Cris Gwinn, PCCA’s South Texas Division Manager, was the first PCCA employee to serve as the President of the Board for the Texas Agricultural Cooperative Council (TACC). His year-long term as President began in March 2015. TACC is a voluntary, statewide industry association created by Texas cooperatives in 1934 to serve as a collective voice,… Read more »
The Blagrave family in Ackerly, Texas, has deep roots in both farming and tractor pulling. Looking to gain a unique perspective on the two, Trevor Blagrave began shooting aerial videos with a drone. “I thought it would be amazing to get aerial videos of the different things we do around the farm and with the… Read more »
Market trends and research are showing consumers around the world are increasingly concerned that the food and fiber products they consume are responsibly produced by farmers that care about people and the environment. In August 2015, PCCA officially became a partner with Cotton LEADS™, a program committed to promoting responsible cotton production centered on core… Read more »
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Much of the communication from PCCA to its members is sent over my signature. From time-to-time, a member will see my name and call me directly for help. I’m always glad to speak with a producer and learn more about them and their business. Talking with our members and cooperative gins has confirmed for me… Read more »
Read Full ArticleBearish Factors Dominate Cotton Market
By John Johnson
Another Challenging Year May be Ahead A number of factors continued to weigh on the cotton market in the first three months of 2016 including negative macroeconomic developments and falling crude oil prices. A look at cotton futures prices paints a clear picture. The May contract at the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) settled at 62.06 cents… Read more »
Read Full ArticleCertificate Exchange Program Implemented
By John Johnson
The Commodity Certificate Exchange program authorized by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 was implemented by USDA’s Farm Service Agency in early March, providing relief to farmers facing payment limitation issues related to their marketing loan benefits. The act was signed into law on December 18, 2015. The program, beginning with the 2015 crop, allows… Read more »
Read Full ArticleServing to Share His Story
By Jayci Cave
Dahlen Hancock’s Year as President of CCI Everyone has a unique story to tell, especially in the agriculture industry. For Dahlen Hancock, his story encompasses farming traditions and innovations as well as family values. This past year, Hancock served as President of Cotton Council International (CCI) and had the opportunity to share his story, and those… Read more »
Read Full ArticlePCCA Cotton and Currency
By Jayci Cave
Cotton producers take pride in knowing their crop is used to make many products people use every day. PCCA members can take pride in knowing their cotton is used to make United States currency. That’s right, the bills in your wallet were made with PCCA cotton. Chris Ford, PCCA’s Domestic Sales Manager, said PCCA has… Read more »
Read Full ArticleA Family Legacy: Newton Family Continues Tradition of Ginning
By Sinclaire Dobelbower
When Jim Newton moved from East Texas to Crosby County, he had no idea what kind of legacy he was creating. Four generations later, Jim’s grandson Steve Newton and his great-grandson Tony Newton are carrying on the family tradition of working in the ginning industry. In 1929, Jim moved to West Texas and began working… Read more »
Read Full ArticleCoops Come Together to Host Producer Orientation
By Sinclaire Dobelbower
PCCA, Farmers Cooperative Compress (FCC), and PYCO Industries, the three regional cooperatives in Lubbock, all worked together to host the first Coop Producer Orientation on February 11th in Lubbock. Charley Triplett, PCCA’s Vice President of Member Services, was in charge of planning this event along with Eric Wanjura with FCC, Ronnie Gilbert with PYCO, and… Read more »
Read Full ArticleCris Gwinn Serves TACC
By Jayci Cave
Cris Gwinn, PCCA’s South Texas Division Manager, was the first PCCA employee to serve as the President of the Board for the Texas Agricultural Cooperative Council (TACC). His year-long term as President began in March 2015. TACC is a voluntary, statewide industry association created by Texas cooperatives in 1934 to serve as a collective voice,… Read more »
Read Full ArticleA New Perspective on Family Traditions
By Jayci Cave
The Blagrave family in Ackerly, Texas, has deep roots in both farming and tractor pulling. Looking to gain a unique perspective on the two, Trevor Blagrave began shooting aerial videos with a drone. “I thought it would be amazing to get aerial videos of the different things we do around the farm and with the… Read more »
Read Full ArticlePCCA Joins Industry in Communicating Sustainability Message
By Sinclaire Dobelbower
Market trends and research are showing consumers around the world are increasingly concerned that the food and fiber products they consume are responsibly produced by farmers that care about people and the environment. In August 2015, PCCA officially became a partner with Cotton LEADS™, a program committed to promoting responsible cotton production centered on core… Read more »
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