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24 Aug

Posted at 08:14h in Industry News
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Modified to a one-day endeavor, the 2022 KARA annual meeting featured a short business session followed by a golf tournament at Kansas’ No. 1 ranked public course, Colbert Hills, in Manhattan on August 23. Nearly 80 members enjoyed the temperate weather and pristine conditions on the course following a business session conducted by KARA chairman Dustin Kuntz and the association’s President and CEO Ron Seeber. Posted by Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Association on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 Kuntz and Seeber teamed up to review the association’s endeavors in 2021 and 2022 as well as an...

19 Aug

Posted at 09:54h in Industry News
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APPLICATION LINK PROVIDED BY KDOT Effective August 16, 2022, the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) will have $5 million available through the Short Line Rail Improvement Fund (SLRIF) for railroad improvement projects. Qualified entities that may submit an application include: any Class III (short line) or Class II railroad, as defined in 49 C.F.R., part 1201.1 holding a certificate of public convenience from the Surface Transportation Board and any owner or lessee (shipper) located on a Class III or Class II railroad in coordination with the serving railroad. Of total project costs,...

19 Jul

Posted at 07:07h in Advocacy, Industry News, Regulatory
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On June 30, 2022, EPA announced it has re-evaluated the current atrazine level of concern (LOC), which is 15 ppb, and “determined” in its proposed revised interim registration review decision (IRRD) that the LOC is 3.4 ppb with additional label mitigation measures required for atrazine use. EPA has extended the comment period to October 7, 2022. In its announcement, EPA stated: “After considering comments on the proposed revisions to the atrazine ID, EPA will determine if any changes are warranted to the proposed revisions and then release its decision on this...

06 Jul

Posted at 10:02h in Industry News
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The Kansas Department of Commerce is hosting an apprenticeship champion training on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at Garden City Community College. The goal of the program is to build and grow Registered Apprenticeship in Kansas. Learn more about the basics of Registered Apprenticeship, its History, Hallmarks, and develop a Sales Strategy. Registration capabilities and more information are available via the button below. LEARN MORE...

01 Jul

Posted at 06:36h in Industry News, Regulatory
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Mobile carriers are shutting down their 3G networks. As a result, many older cell phones and other mobile devices will be unable to use data services. This may impact motor carriers if their ELDs rely on a 3G network to record hours of service (HOS) data and transfer it to a safety official. The first announced 3G sunset date is February 22, 2022, when AT&T will complete the shutdown of its 3G network. Any ELD that requires 3G cellular connectivity to perform its functionality will no longer be in compliance with...

01 Jul

Posted at 06:21h in Industry News
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Sponsorships Available for National Teacher Professional Development Event Nutrients for Life Foundation is excited to announce that we will be in-person this summer for our national teacher Professional Development, Fertilizer - Life's Main Ingredient, Fueling Your Future. Teachers will gather in Bonner Springs, KS July 27-28 to engage in hands-on soil science and fertilizer lessons they can take back to their classrooms. Interested in Sponsoring to Support Soil Science Education? Breakfast $750 Lunch $2000 Snack $500 1 day $1000 2 day $2000 General Donation Email Melissa Bigge to support or if you...

20 Jun

Posted at 09:05h in Industry News
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The federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) is providing historic investments in United States infrastructure. With BIL, Kansas will receive $3.8 billion in infrastructure funding over the next five years with additional grant opportunities as well. Kansas Dept. of Transportation's summit will be held July 13 - 14, 2022 inside the Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex (5015) E. 29th Street N., Wichita, KS. The Kansas Infrastructure Hub was created as Kansas’ coordinated approach for deploying funds and maximizing Kansas’ BIL opportunities in transportation, water and sewer, energy, broadband technology and resiliency. Cities, counties and...

20 Jun

Posted at 08:45h in Industry News, Regulatory
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The Agricultural Retailers Association provided the update below: All tolerances for chlorpyrifos expired on Feb. 28, 2022. These tolerances were established in 40 CFR §180.342 (“Chlorpyrifos; tolerances for residues” ) as required by 21 U.S.C. § 346a (“Tolerances and exemptions for pesticide chemical residues”). Since the chlorpyrifos tolerances have expired, chlorpyrifos products with food uses (including products with both food uses and non-food uses) are currently misbranded, and it is a violation of FIFRA to sell and distribute misbranded pesticides. Transport: To transport products for the purposes of facilitating relabeling constitutes distribution, and thus may not occur unless...

25 May

Posted at 09:48h in Advocacy
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2022 Legislative Session, Sine Die The 2022 Kansas Legislature returned on Monday, May 23 for Sine Die - the final day of session. The House and Senate continued work on a few bills and took action on a few bills attempting to override Governor Laura Kelly’s veto. The most anticipated issue of the day, however, was set aside following a ruling last week by the Kansas Supreme Court upholding the Legislature’s new map of Kansas’ four Congressional districts. The legislature finished its work for the year early on Monday afternoon. Please find,...

17 May

Posted at 18:18h in Industry News
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Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Association is saddened to learn of the untimely and unexpected passing of Fairbank Equipment's President Steve Taylor on May 14, 2022. Steve worked for Fairbank Equipment for 35 years and was a steadfast supporter of Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Association, the association's scholarship program and the Kansas Agri Business Expo. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Kansas Agricultural Education Foundation which awards nearly $10,000 to Kansas high school and college students pursuing careers in agribusiness. KARA President and CEO Ron Seeber, retired KARA employee Shari...

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