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15 Jun

Posted at 08:36h in Regulatory
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Gov. Laura Kelly on Friday issued an executive order temporarily easing restrictions on over-the-road truckers involved in efforts to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. “The executive order issued today will continue to ease the burden on the workers who are critical to our state’s response capabilities,” Kelly said in a news release. That release said Friday’s order lifts certain weight restrictions and permitting requirements the state imposes upon motor carriers to allow needed medical supplies, food shipments and other items to move through Kansas as quickly as possible. The exceptions outlined in Friday’s...

10 Jun

Posted at 07:39h in Industry News, Regulatory
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Kansas Department of Agriculture published updates and clarifications on its website this afternoon regarding EPA's June 8, 2020 issuance of cancellation orders for three dicamba products. KDA issued background, sale of existing stock, application of existing stock, July 31, 2020 deadline requirements and future information. A synopsis of each is below. Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Association will continue to be in contact with Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA), EPA and our industry partners. KARA will disperse additional information as soon as it becomes available. If you have any dicamba-related questions or concerns you...

09 Jun

Posted at 15:18h in Industry News, Regulatory
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Kansas Department of Agriculture published a press release this afternoon regarding EPA's June 8, 2020 issuance of cancellation orders for three dicamba products. KDA has identified several unanswered questions about how this order applies to Kansas farmers and agribusinesses and is in communication with the EPA for further interpretation. Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Association will continue to be in contact with Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA), EPA and our industry partners. KARA will disperse additional information as soon as it becomes available. Below is the full KDA news release, along with unanswered questions...

08 Jun

Posted at 19:01h in Industry News, Regulatory
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Today the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a response in an effort to clarify the current status of three dicamba registrations following the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals’ vacatur issued on June 3, 2020. Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Association will continue to be in contact with Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA), EPA and our industry partners. KARA will disperse additional information as soon as it becomes available. Below is a direct link to EPA’s cancellation order, EPA’s press release and analysis from Agricultural Retailers Association. EPA’s Cancellation Order EPA Press Release Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection...

06 Jun

Posted at 08:52h in Advocacy
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The Kansas Legislature returned this week for two days of Special Session after being called back into session by the Governor. The Special Session was called following the Governor’s veto of a COVID-19 bill that would have restricted her authority under the Kansas Emergency Management Act (KEMA) and provided certain liability protections to businesses concerning COVID-19. The Legislature reconvened on Wednesday and quickly passed House Bill 2016 as an amended version of the previous COVID-19 legislation. House Bill 2016 provides limited liability protections for businesses who manufacture or sell personal protective...

05 Jun

Posted at 06:25h in Industry News, Regulatory
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Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Association (KARA) is aware of the June 3 decision in National Family Farm Coalition et al v. EPA handed down by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals concerning dicamba product registrations. Three of the dicamba herbicides were included: XtendiMax®, Engenia and FeXapan Herbicide. The Court found that USEPA failed to adequately account for risks and “made multiple errors in granting the conditional registrations.” KARA has spoken with Kansas state regulators who instructed that the purchase and application of the products in Kansas is not yet prohibited. Seasonal application can continue until instructed otherwise. KARA has recently...

04 Jun

Posted at 08:09h in Industry News, Regulatory
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Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Association (KARA) is aware of yesterday's decision in National Family Farm Coalition et al v. EPA handed down by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals concerning dicamba product registrations. Three of the dicamba herbicides were included. The Court found that USEPA failed to adequately account for risks and “made multiple errors in granting the conditional registrations.” KARA has been notified that until the Court issues a mandate to enforce the order, the label remains effective and the product is legal to use. However, such a mandate could be issued...

29 May

Posted at 06:50h in Industry News
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The Kansas Applicator Institute: Where applicators and certified crop advisors discuss tomorrow’s precision application – today. Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Association has officially opened registration for its annual Kansas Applicator Institute scheduled for Aug. 5 - 6, 2020 at the state fairgrounds in Hutchinson. The annual institute includes two days of hands-on learning including interactive pest control strategies, networking opportunities and the crowd-favorite ride-and-drive. LEARN MORE...

29 May

Posted at 06:32h in Industry News
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Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Association’s postponed CDL Exam Preparation schools have been rescheduled for Aug. 4, Aug. 27 and Sept. 29, 2020. Attendees are not required to, but will have the opportunity to take the Kansas Commercial Learner’s Permit general knowledge, air brakes and combination exams upon completion of the review program.  The exam(s) will start no later than 2:00PM and those who wish to take the exam(s) will need to bring an additional $13 (cash, check or credit card paid to the Kansas Department of Revenue on site) , their valid...

26 May

Posted at 14:28h in Advocacy, Industry News, Regulatory
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This afternoon, Governor Kelly announced that she is using her constitutional authority to call the Kansas Legislature back in to a Special Session next week, beginning Wednesday, June 3, 2020. The Governor stated that she intends to veto CCR on Sen Sub for HB 2054, outlined below, which would have restricted the Governor’s authority to issue emergency disaster orders under the Kansas Emergency Management Act. She is directing the legislature to return to Topeka and asking that they pass a bill to extend her current emergency orders under the Act. The Governor’s...

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