We were delighted to have Kelley Green of Texas Cotton Ginners' Association join us on Co-op Tal Texas for the second time! In this episode, he discusses a wide variety of regulatory updates on topics like OSHA's new “walkaround rules," the EPA's Secondary NAAQS Proposal, and more. 

Without action by Congress, Section 199A(g) will expire at the end of 2025. In preparation for next year's tax debate, the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives (NCFC) has put together a public relations and lobbying campaign for the extension of the Section 199A tax deduction. Chuck Conner, President and CEO of NCFC joins us on this episode to tell us more about the impact this could have on our cooperatives and farmers, the details of NCFC’s campaign to extend Section 199A, and how we can support their efforts.

Bill Curnow, Information Security Manager at Plains Cotton Cooperative Association, brings a wealth of experience encompassing over 27 years of expertise in internet infrastructure, process automation, and database administration. Beyond his security responsibilities, he has actively contributed to various boards and committees, leveraging his expertise in emergency management and crisis communications. We were delighted to have Bill on our podcast, where he shared valuable insights on enhancing cybersecurity, a critical concern in today's landscape. Bill can be reached by email at [email protected] or by phone at (806) 763-8011. 

This week on Co-op Talk Texas, Christy was joined by State Representative DeWayne Burns! He talks all things campaigning, election, and his new PAC - DRT, Defending Rural Texas. To learn more about Representative Burns and DRT, you can visit his website https://burnsfortexas.com/

The address for DRT is:

Defend Rural Texas PAC 1108 Lavaca Street, Suite 110 PMB 310 Austin, TX 78701

We had the pleasure of having Marcelo Aguilar of Aguilar Insurance Group on our 5th episode of Co-op Talk Texas! Transitioning to Medicare can be a daunting process, but in this episode Marcelo provides an in-depth explanation and answers many frequently asked questions. To learn more, Marcelo can be reached by phone at (806)-731-4092 or email at [email protected].

We had the pleasure of having Kelley Green, the Executive Vice President of Texas Cotton Ginner's Association on the podcast this week! In this episode, Kelley discusses OSHA’s proposed rule regarding the worker walk-around representative process, the proposed changes to the H2A from the department of labor, the executive overtime rule, the EPA PM NAAQS standard, and the potential changes to the OSHA heat standard. 

For almost 40 years, Steve has performed forensic investigations, internal control design consulting, accounting records reconstruction, litigation support services, and forensic training services for various industries located all over the country and assists cooperatives in the development of proper internal control / anti-fraud programs. This episode provides a deep dive into fraud prevention and detection at cooperatives. 

Early voting begins TODAY, October 23 and extends to November 3. This is a prime opportunity for us, as engaged citizens of Texas and advocates for agriculture, to make our voices heard and actively participate in shaping the future of our industry! In this episode, Representative DeWayne Burns of Cleburne shares valuable insights into the significance of proposition 1 for our industry and our state. This election is our chance to safeguard the future of farming and ranching in Texas by voting “Yes” for Proposition 1, The Right to Farm and Ranch amendment.  A vote in support of proposition 1 is a vote for all the farmers and ranchers who feed our communities and sustain our economy. Make sure to subscribe to stay updated on all things Texas Cooperatives!

Right 2 Farm: https://right2farmtexas.com/

Representative DeWayne Burns: https://burnsfortexas.com/

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Co-op Talk Texas! This episode brings insightful discussions on the proposed constitutional amendments as well as an overview of past and future TACC events. In this exciting debut episode, we’re diving headfirst into the heart of Texas politics. We’ll break down the proposed constitutional amendments that are set to go before the Texas voters in the next election. Understanding the potential changes to our state’s constitution is crucial, and we’re here to make it accessible and engaging for you. From the ‘Right to Farm Act’ to initiatives affecting education and beyond, we’ll explore what’s on the horizon for Texas. So, if you’re ready to dive into the heart of Texas politics, stay tuned for the very first episode of Co-op Talk Texas. Make sure to subscribe to stay updated on all things Texas Cooperatives!

To read an analyses of the proposed amendments, click here: https://tlc.texas.gov/docs/amendments/analyses23.pdf