Arthur Capper Cooperative Center

09/01/2026

The ACCC Advisory Council met on August 17th prior to the 2026 Leadership Symposium. We were pleased to have Dr. Dan Moser, Eldon Gideon Dean of the K-State College of Agriculture join us to give an update on the college.

The Arthur Capper Cooperative Center (ACCC) is a public-private partnership established in 1984 between the Kansas Cooperative Council and the Department of Agricultural Economics. The 14 member advisory council is made up of 9 industry members appointed by the KCC and 5 university members appointed by the AGEC department.

We are grateful to the ACCC Advisory Council members for their input, ideas and guidance as we continue our mission to determine, develop and deliver cooperative education, research and extension. We look forward to this meeting every year!

Kansas State University Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas Cooperative Council
Leavenworth County Coop
Central Valley Ag
CHS Inc
Garden City Co-op Inc.
Ag Partners Cooperative
Land O'Lakes, Inc.
Mid Kansas Cooperative
CoBank
ProValue Insurance

08/18/2026

Thank you to all who joined us for the 2026 Leadership Symposium!

We, ACCC and KCC, appreciate you taking the time to connect, share ideas and learn alongside fellow cooperative leaders. Your engagement and commitment to strengthening the cooperative community are what make programs like this so valuable.

Thank you for being part of a great two days!



Kansas Cooperative Council
Kansas State University Department of Agricultural Economics

08/04/2026

Have you registered yet? So many good topics: Leadership, Ag Outlook, Water, AI and Sorghum Basis Contracts!! And, on top of that networking with fellow cooperative leaders! Sign up deadline is today! https://accc.k-state.edu/LeadershipSymposiumRegistrationForm.html

Kansas Cooperative Council
Kansas State University Department of Agricultural Economics

Last chance!

Today is the final day to register for the Leadership Symposium for Cooperatives! Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind opportunity to learn, connect, and grow with cooperative leaders across Kansas.

https://accc.k-state.edu/LeadershipSymposiumRegistrationForm.html

Arthur Capper Cooperative Center

08/03/2026

Don't miss out! Leadership training - Cooperative issues - Networking and a NEW Sorghum Futures session. Registration closes tomorrow!! https://accc.k-state.edu/LeadershipSymposiumRegistrationForm.html

Kansas Cooperative Council
Kansas State University Department of Agricultural Economics

Aim. Fire. Ready. High-functioning Cooperatives During Rapid Fire Change

In the cooperative sector, waiting for the dust to settle means falling behind. Economic volatility, shifting societal expectations, and unpredictable meteorological disruptions are the new baseline for Kansas cooperatives. Waiting for perfect certainty before taking action is no longer a viable leadership strategy.

This session challenges the traditional "Ready, Aim, Fire" approach, proving that tomorrow's successful cooperatives must learn to fire and adjust in real time. We'll grasp actionable insights to break through decision paralysis, align governance with operations, and ensure your cooperative thrives amid economic and environmental turbulence.

Registration closes tomorrow, August 4th!
https://accc.k-state.edu/LeadershipSymposiumRegistrationForm.html

Arthur Capper Cooperative Center

07/31/2026

Updated Agenda for the 2026 Leadership Symposium!
Topic: Country Elevator Applications of CME Grain Sorghum Basis Futures Contract

On August 24, the CME will launch a grain sorghum basis futures contract. The purpose of this contract is to provide an instrument that can hedge the price difference between sorghum and corn. Dan O’Brien and Guy Allen at Kansas State University have conducted research to assess ‘why’ this new contract is needed and the implications of this new contract for the Kansas country elevator system. Given this is a relevant topic for the Kansas cooperative community, the Leadership Symposium on Cooperative Issues will now include a presentation on this topic during lunch on Tuesday, August 18th from 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm.

Register today! https://accc.k-state.edu/LeadershipSymposiumRegistrationForm.html

Kansas Cooperative Council
Kansas State University Department of Agricultural Economics

07/31/2026

A new grain marketing tool is coming and now is the time to learn how it could impact your operation.

Join K-State Agricultural Economics for a free educational session on August 11 in Great Bend exploring the new CME Grain Sorghum Basis Futures contract and its applications for country elevators.

This session will cover:
✅ How the contract works
✅ Merchandising opportunities
✅ Basis risk management
✅ Live Q&A with K-State experts

If you work in a country elevator, cooperative, or grain merchandising, you won't want to miss this discussion.

📅 Register here: https://bit.ly/4fv41cX

07/30/2026

Looking forward to learning together on August 17-18, 2026 and hope you join us at the 2026 Leadership Symposium for Cooperatives! Sign up today!

Kansas Cooperative Council
Kansas State University Department of Agricultural Economics

⚠ Only 5 days left to register!

If you haven’t signed up for the Leadership Symposium for Cooperatives, now is the time. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with leaders in the cooperative industry!

https://accc.k-state.edu/LeadershipSymposiumRegistrationForm.html

Arthur Capper Cooperative Center

07/21/2026

Check out the agenda for this year's Leadership Symposium! You don't want to miss it. Register today: https://accc.k-state.edu/LeadershipSymposiumRegistrationForm.html

Kansas Cooperative Council
Kansas State University Department of Agricultural Economics

07/15/2026

We've had some great student assistants over the years, and one of our favorite things is catching up and seeing where their careers and lives have taken them.

This week, we had the opportunity to visit with Lindy McMillan, Vice President of Grain at Garden City Co-op, during our Building a Cooperative Finance Foundation training program. Earlier this spring, we enjoyed seeing Piper Schlatter, Regional Agribusiness Credit Analyst at CoBank, at the CoBank Customer Meeting.

It was great to reconnect with both Lindy and Piper and we look forward to the next time we get to see you both!

Kansas State University Department of Agricultural Economics
Garden City Co-op Inc.
CoBank