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20 Jan

Posted at 10:28h in Advocacy
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Presented by: ProValue Insurance ProValue Insurance is an independent agency providing comprehensive insurance products and business services to organizations in need of risk protection. Delivering unparalleled knowledge and experience, ProValue helps protect against more than organizational risk, offering coverages for personal assets to individuals throughout Mid-America. Kansas Capitol Review Week One (Jan. 13 - 17) By: KARA Government Affairs Staff 2020 Legislative Session Begins The 2020 Kansas legislature gaveled in on Monday January 13, 2020. It was a busy week in the capitol building which saw a State of the State address by Governor Laura Kelly, the retirement...

16 Jan

Posted at 10:56h in Industry News
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The Kansas crop protection industry applauds the United States Senate's advancement of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) to President Trump Thursday. Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Association (KARA) worked with its national affiliate organizations to provide outreach to Kansans whom USMCA's passage would positively affect. Numerous crop protection organizations and producers contacted their elected officials in the House of Representatives and Senate advocating for the advancement of USMCA. “Advancement of the USMCA is a great win for Kansas agribusiness,” KARA president and CEO Ron Seeber said. “Whether it be grain, agriculture inputs or biofuels,...

03 Jan

Posted at 07:46h in Industry News
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All of Kansas Grain and Feed Association and Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Association’s efforts leading up to this year’s show focused on showcasing agribusiness, while emphasizing that through all of the adversity facing the industry, agribusiness is not only changing, it’s thriving with the change. More than 140 exhibitors piled booths into the 95,000 square-foot Century II Convention Center, showing off the newest and best products on the market serving the grain, feed, fertilizer, chemical and seed industry.

02 Jan

Posted at 10:53h in Advocacy
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On December 30th, Senator Jerry Moran invited Ron Seeber, KARA Board member Dave Spears, MKC, and others to represent Kansas Agribusiness at a roundtable discussion hosted by Federal Reserve Governor Michelle “Miki” Bowman. The roundtable consisted with area bankers, lenders, and agriculture industry representatives. Topics discussed included the current trade concerns, economic conditions of the ag economy, lending concerns, and industry consolidation....

19 Dec

Posted at 09:26h in Advocacy, Industry News
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The Kansas crop protection industry is grateful to the Kansas congressional delegation for Congress’ advancement of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) to the Senate Thursday morning. Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Association (KARA) worked with its national affiliate associations to provide outreach to Kansans whom USMCA’s passage would positively affect. crop protection organizations and producers contacted their elected officials in the House of Representatives advocating for the advancement of USMCA. “Advancement of the USMCA is a great win for Kansas agribusiness,” KARA president and CEO Ron Seeber said. “Whether it be grain, agriculture inputs...

19 Dec

Posted at 09:00h in Regulatory
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Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing two important actions that will help the agricultural sector protect crops from pests and weeds. Under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), EPA is approving the use of 10 pesticide products on hemp in time for the 2020 growing season. Nine of these products are biopesticides and one is a conventional pesticide. EPA is also issuing a proposed interim decision on atrazine — a widely used herbicide. Both actions provide regulatory certainty and clarity on how these tools can...

16 Dec

Posted at 09:30h in Industry News
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The selection committee for the Tomorrow’s Agribusiness Leaders (TAL) program met in early December and finalized the roster for the 2020 TAL class. The selection committee, comprised of former TAL graduates chose: Aaron Anderson (Nutrien Ag Solutions); Hillary Birtell (CoMark Equity Alliance); Kalen Cromwell (Farmers Cooperative Grain Association); Kiley DeDonder (WinField United); Micala Dummit (The Scoular Company); Brice Elnicki (Producers Cooperative Association of Girard); Amy Fairchild (KFSA); Scott Moseley (KC Supply Company); Tyler Peterson (Pride Ag Resources); and Spencer Reames (MKC) to complete the 23rd class. The program, which began in 1998,...

10 Dec

Posted at 07:52h in Industry News
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Agriculture producers have faced significant challenges in recent years, including market uncertainties, natural disasters, ongoing trade wars and other setbacks. These stressful situations have led to heightened focus on mental health issues in the agricultural community. In response, the Kansas Department of Agriculture, along with several Kansas ag partners, have unveiled a new website to provide resources and support to those dealing with ag-related stress. The website can be found at KansasAgStress.org. “The increase in suicide rates among farmers and ranchers is alarming,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “We must do everything...

06 Dec

Posted at 15:38h in Advocacy, Industry News, Regulatory
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Presented by: KFSA Since 1947, KFSA has grown to become one of the largest insurance agencies in the state of Kansas. KFSA has accomplished this by providing exceptional customer service and comprehensive insurance products and risk management. Whether it’s personal or business insurance, safety consulting or training, KFSA offers solutions that lessen your potential for loss and in turn increase overall profits. State Association Weekly Washington Report 12.5.19 Eyeing Senate Trial, Trump Wants Fast House Impeachment Process, Pelosi Looks to Accommodate President Trump, fresh off a fractious two days in London at the NATO 70th anniversary summit,...

25 Nov

Posted at 10:05h in Regulatory
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The USEPA has released its final rule on Risk Management Program (RMP) regulations. In adopting these regulations, USEPA eliminated some of the proposed regulations which were burdensome, unnecessary, and costly, concerning safer technologies, alternative analysis, third party audits, and facility chemical hazard information regulatory requirements. Elimination of these provisions will save industry tens of millions of dollars while having no adverse impact on safety. According to the Agricultural Retailers Association, these changes “promote better emergency planning and public information about accidents while resulting in significant cost savings for RMP-regulated facilities.”...

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