Listen to a special edition of Co-op Talk Texas featuring a timely grain markets update with Paul Dubravec from Advance Trading. Following the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report from the United States Department of Agriculture, this quick conversation focuses on what the report did—and didn't—tell us, along with the outside factors currently influencing markets. From global uncertainty to input costs and planting considerations, we break down what producers and cooperatives should be watching right now.

In this episode of Co-op Talk Texas, Christy Lewis visits with Tas Smith of the National Cotton Council about the Buying American Cotton Act. They discuss how the legislation could strengthen demand for U.S.-grown cotton, where the bill stands in Congress, what NCC has done so far, and how producers and cooperatives can support the effort.

This special episode of Co-op Talk Texas features a practical excerpt from co-op attorney Gary McLaren addressing one of the most common board governance questions: when to hold an executive session and how to properly handle meeting minutes. Clear guidance every cooperative director and manager should understand.

In this episode of Co-op Talk Texas, Paul Dubravec of Advance Trading shares insights from recent visits with South Texas producers, breaks down key USDA reports, discusses trade expectations and global events, and offers a macro view of producer sales across the U.S. A timely market update to help producers and cooperatives navigate today's grain markets.

In this episode of Co-op Talk Texas, Christy Lewis visits with Tim Brennan of the Farm Foundation to discuss the organization's mission and the programs supporting agriculture through research, leadership development, and policy dialogue. Learn how the Farm Foundation is building connections and shaping the future of agriculture.

Texas agriculture is facing serious water challenges. In this episode, we visit with Dr. Shane Walker with the Texas Produced Water Consortium to explore how produced water could become part of the solution. We also discuss Proposition 4 and how new water funding could support future opportunities for producers and cooperatives.

In this special Co-op Talk Texas episode, we visit with Jerrad Stroh, the current CHS Board Member representing Region 8, which includes Texas. With elections approaching, Jerrad reflects on his service, the cooperative values that guide him, and the priorities he believes will keep CHS strong for its members across the region.

As CHS members prepare for the upcoming Region 8 Board of Directors election, this special episode of Co-op Talk Texas sits down with Ross Littlefield, a candidate representing the region that includes Texas. Ross shares his background in agriculture, his passion for cooperatives, and his vision for how CHS can continue to serve its members and communities.

This episode of Co-op Talk Texas discusses regulatory wins with Kelley Green, Executive Vice President of the Texas Cotton Ginners' Association. This episode unpacks key outcomes from the 2025 Texas Legislative Session and highlights federal updates shaping our industry. Tune in to learn what these changes mean for cooperatives and producers.

In this episode of Co-op Talk Texas, Ilissa Nolan, Executive Director , Texas Hemp Coalition, unpacks the whirlwind journey of the proposed Texas ban on hemp-derived THC. We explore the bill's origins, its potential impact on retailers and agriculture, Governor Abbott's surprise veto, and what the hemp industry hopes to see moving forward.