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01 May

Posted at 08:18h in Regulatory
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced a registration review of neonicotinoid insecticides to ensure the products meet the latest scientific standards, and opened a public comment period. Registration review includes: Imidacloprid, Clothianidin, Dinotefuran and Thiamethoxam. EPA plans to review all these insecticides to ensure consistency across the class. As part of this multistep process, EPA is seeking public comments on the current proposed interim decisions released on January 30, 2020. Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Association (KARA) provided analysis on neonicotinoid insecticides reporting Kansas is a leading producer in agricultural crops and regulatory...

01 May

Posted at 08:13h in Industry News
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Due to attempts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), we have been forced to cancel our IN-PERSON 2020 Field Days jointly hosted with Kansas State University Research and Extension at the North Agronomy Farm in Manhattan. The two-day session was slated to take place July 7 - 8 and July 9 - 10. We are working with K-State to provide an online alternative and will provide more information as it becomes available. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Samantha Tenpenny (samantha@kansasag.org //...

30 Apr

Posted at 18:55h in Advocacy, Industry News, Regulatory
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This evening, Governor Laura Kelly issued executive guidance on her six-week plan to re-open the state of Kansas amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The plan begins with Monday's expiration of her statewide stay-at-home order. The four-phase plan includes rapid, wide-scale testing capabilities to identify who has been infected before they unknowingly spread the disease. The state plans to recruit and train 400 new workers for a robust contact tracing program. Each phase of the plan, outlined below, would last a minimum of 14 days but could be extended by the state if the virus unexpectedly...

28 Apr

Posted at 12:45h in Industry News, Regulatory
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SBA PPP Accepting & Limiting Loan Applications The U.S. Small Business Agency (SBA) will begin taking loan applications today at 9:30 am for its Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Click here to read why the SBA is limiting how much in loans a lender can process. Click here to read what you need to know about the PPP's second round. Governor Kelly Expected to Release Plan to Re-open Kansas Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is expected early this week to release her plan to reopen the state as the COVID-19 begins to ease. Click here to...

24 Apr

Posted at 07:56h in Industry News
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Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives followed the Senate's vote on Tuesday to pass the fourth COVID-19 response bill aimed to shore up funding for small businesses hurt by the global pandemic. This relief package included funding for the Small Business Administration's (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loans, as well as for hospitals and testing. Here is the complete breakdown: Total cost: $484.352 billion $311 billion for small businesses $60 billion for emergency disaster funds for small businesses $75 billion for hospitals $25 billion for testing The latest...

22 Apr

Posted at 11:59h in Advocacy
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On Wednesday, April 22, 2020, the Legislative Coordinating Council (LCC) of the Kansas Legislature met to discuss the possible reconvening of the legislature, An adjournment resolution (Senate Concurrent Resolution 1615) passed by the legislature prior to its March 19th adjournment, calls for the legislature to return for final legislative work on April 27th. However, the resolution also allows the LCC to meet and call lawmakers back at a later date if the LCC determines “it is necessary to the security and health and safety of the pubic, legislative staff and legislators."...

21 Apr

Posted at 13:55h in Industry News
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For the past several weeks, National Grain and Feed Association has been working intensely with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the FEMA Supply Chain Stabilization Task Force to prioritize the needs of the food and agriculture sector for access to available personal protection equipment (PPE), as well as disinfectants and sanitation supplies, to protect the health and safety of employees within the sector and to retain consumer confidence. Today, we are pleased to report that the discussions with the Supply Chain Stabilization Task...

21 Apr

Posted at 11:25h in Regulatory
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Last week, the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration (FMCSA) published a set of answers to frequently asked questions regarding State Driver Licensing Agencies and commercial driver’s license holders during the COVID-19 pandemic. This information may be helpful to members as it relates to retention of current drivers and the licensing of new seasonal drivers. The FAQ’s specifically address HAZMAT endorsements and skills tests for new drivers. This guidance document does not have the force and effect of law and is not meant to bind the public in anyway. This guidance is...

21 Apr

Posted at 07:21h in Advocacy
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In March, the Legislature passed a budget for the remainder of fiscal year ’20 (through June 30) and for fiscal year 2021. At the time, the state’s ending balance June 30 would have been $927 million, and was projected to be $730 million at the end of 2021. On Monday, April 20th, the Consensus Revenue Estimating Group (CRE) met and provided an updated estimate on state revenue. The Consensus Revenue Estimating Group, or CRE, is composed of representatives of the Division of the Budget, Dept. of Revenue, Legislative Research Dept., and...

17 Apr

Posted at 09:14h in Industry News, Regulatory
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On April 20, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security and USCIS will publish a temporary final rule to amend certain H-2A requirements to help U.S. agricultural employers avoid disruptions in lawful agricultural-related employment, protect the nation’s food supply chain, and lessen impacts from the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency. Due to travel restrictions and visa processing limitations as a result of actions taken to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, as well as the possibility that some H-2A workers may become unavailable due to COVID-19 related illness, U.S. employers who have approved H-2A petitions...

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