Arizona Cotton Growers Association

10/09/2026

🏆 𝐂𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝

The Association was honored to present the Cotton Industry Award to Clyde Sharp in recognition of his decades of leadership and service to Arizona cotton.

From serving as President of the Arizona Cotton Growers Association to leadership roles with the National Cotton Council, Cotton Foundation, and Cotton Council International, Clyde has represented Arizona cotton at the state, national, and international levels.

His commitment to growers, his leadership on some of the industry's biggest challenges, and his dedication to the future of cotton have left a lasting mark on our industry.

The award was presented by Cassy England.

Congratulations, Clyde, and thank you for a lifetime of service to Arizona cotton! 🌱

10/08/2026

🚨 USDA is announcing historic payments of $13.8 BILLION to eligible agricultural producers for the 2025 crop year through USDA Farm Service Agency's Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs.

Thanks to President Donald J. Trump's Working Families Tax Cuts Act that increased reference prices, this is the largest annual payout by far since these key safety net programs were established in the 2014 Farm Bill.

✅ Delivering direct support to America’s farmers and strengthening the agricultural economy 🚜💪

Details: https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2026/10/07/usda-announces-record-payments-138-billion-2025-crop-year-revenue-and-price-safety-net-programs

10/07/2026

🚌There's still time to register!

💻 Event Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aai-5-cs-traveling-teacher-workshop-tickets-1993945256939?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/06/2026

🏆 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫

The Association is proud to recognize Bruce Heiden as our Director of the Year.

Bruce's commitment to Arizona cotton spans decades. From serving as an ACGA President and director to representing Arizona growers at the national level, his experience, perspective, and steady leadership have made a lasting impact on our industry.

We are especially grateful for the wisdom and institutional knowledge Bruce continues to bring to the ACGA Board. His dedication is a reminder that a strong cotton industry depends on growers who are willing to serve, lead, and give back.

The award was presented by Ron Rayner.

Congratulations, Bruce, and thank you for your continued service to Arizona cotton! 🌱

10/04/2026

A beautiful evening celebrating leadership, community, and the bright future of Arizona youth at the Az 4-H Foundation Gala!

10/01/2026

🏆 𝐉.𝐒. 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐬, 𝐉𝐫. 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝

The Association was proud to present the J.S. Francis, Jr. Distinguished Public Service Award to Senator Tim Dunn for his commitment to Arizona Agriculture and his service to the people of our state presented by William Ware.

As a farmer himself, Senator Dunn understands firsthand the challenges facing Arizona agriculture and the importance of protecting the future of farming in our state.

We are grateful for his willingness to bring that perspective to public service and to advocate for the issues that matter to Arizona farmers and rural communities.

Congratulations, Senator Dunn, and thank you for your service to Arizona agriculture!

09/29/2026

Thank you, Congressman Ciscomani, for taking the time to sit down with our delegation. We need more leaders in Congress who understand that agriculture is more than an industry—it’s a way of life. We appreciate your understanding of and commitment to Arizona agriculture.

09/28/2026

Thank you, Cotton USA, for bringing the voice of Agriculture to New York City!

From DC to NY, our President, Cassy England, is staying busy advocating for Arizona Cotton and the Cotton Industry.

Last week, Cassy had the opportunity to participate in “The Future Begins in the Field” at The Explorers Club in New York City, a truly unique and historic setting.

As a farmer, being able to share why cotton matters more than ever and speak about the future of our industry was a powerful reminder that the voice of the producer matters.

We’re proud to have Cassy representing Arizona cotton and bringing the perspective of the farm to the fashion. 🌱

09/25/2026

Save the Date 📆

09/24/2026

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The National Cotton Council celebrates the bipartisan Buying American Cotton Act reaching 100 congressional co-sponsors in the U.S. House of Representatives.