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25 Oct

Posted at 12:38h in Advocacy, Industry News, Regulatory
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Kansas Grain and Feed Association has joined more than 100 state and national level organizations in signing a letter urging President Joe Biden's administration to continue working with the railroads and union officials to ensure an agreed-upon mid-September rail labor contract is ratified. To date, six of the 12 unions have ratified the agreement, however, there are concerns a strike could still take place which would have devastating consequences on the economy. Many major news organizations have published reports detailing the potential strike in November. Links to stories are below. Railroads reject sick time demands, raising chance of strike...

15 Sep

Posted at 06:20h in Industry News
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Following hours of negotiation into the early morning, a tentative agreement has been made between railroads and rail union representatives preventing a nationwide rail shutdown ahead of Friday's 12:01 a.m., deadline. "We appreciate and want to acknowledge all of our members who contacted our congressional delegation and helped portray the importance of an operational rail network and the dire consequences our membership would have faced during a shutdown," KGFA President and CEO Ron Seeber said. "We are thankful the railroad and its unions were able to reach an agreement...

14 Sep

Posted at 14:19h in Advocacy, Industry News
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Kansas Grain and Feed Association joined more than 100 other organizations in signing and sending a letter on Sept. 15 to congressional leaders requesting action be taken to avoid a rail strike. A copy of the letter is available to view below. Although KGFA and other groups prefer a resolution be reached by the negotiating parties, if an agreement can't be made, the letter addressed to United States Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky), Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-California) and House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) urges congress...

13 Sep

Posted at 07:02h in Advocacy, Industry News
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As you are aware, railroads and rail labor have until 12:01 a.m., on Sept. 16 to reach an agreement preventing a lockout or strike after the Presidential Emergency Board published a proposed settlement on Aug. 17. Kansas Grain and Feed Association is working with its national affiliate organizations as well as the Kansas Congressional Delegation to find solutions to the impending rail labor strike. As this deadline approaches, there is no agreement yet in place. Class I railroads announced recently they would begin curtailing shipments of hazardous materials in anticipation of a possible strike. It is now being reported that...

02 Sep

Posted at 10:19h in Industry News
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Kansas Grain and Feed Association is saddened to learn Kevin Brack, 69 of Lincoln, Nebraska passed away August 4, 2022. He worked for Cenex Harvest States where he was a grain merchant for 23 years. Brack was a longtime industry ally, working for McCormick Grain and The Scoular Company prior to Cenex Harvest States. Brack supported the KGFA scholarship program by frequently participating in the annual Cranor Memorial Golf Tournament, helping his team claim victory four times since 1985. Survivors include his brother Wm. Kent Brack and wife Barb of Wichita, KS, nieces, Kendra B. Cardin (Barnett) of...

02 Sep

Posted at 06:42h in Industry News
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Well known businessman in the agriculture and heavy construction businesses, Eugene C. “Corky” Beachner, died unexpectedly at 1:40 a.m., Thursday, August 25, 2022 at his home in Parsons. Corky was born October 17, 1943 on the family farm east of St. Paul, to Fred and Anna (Brazil) Beachner. He graduated from St. Paul High School in 1961. When asked where he went to college, many times Corky would reply, “I went to the University of Hard Knocks.” On August 4, 1962 he and Alice Trout were married at St....

30 Aug

Posted at 12:58h in Industry News, Regulatory
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Following the inability of comprehensive water legislation to pass the Kansas House of Representatives during the 2022 legislative session, a special joint committee featuring members of the Kansas House and Senate held informational hearings on the status of water August 29 - 30, 2022. The previously proposed legislation would have added new water use fees on Kansas irrigators and made sweeping changes to the state’s groundwater management districts. The legislation, as introduced, was broadly opposed by agriculture. The committee, chaired by Senator Dan Kerschen (R-Garden Plain), received presentations from multiple state boards and agencies with jurisdiction...

25 Aug

Posted at 09:07h in Regulatory
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The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), Division of Environment, Bureau of Air, has published proposed amendments to its air quality regulations K.A.R. 28-19-517 regarding Class I operating permits, annual emissions inventory, and fees; K.A.R. 28-19-546 regarding Class II operating permits, annual emission inventory, and fees; and K.A.R. 28-19-564 regarding Class II operating permits, permits-by-rule, and sources with actual emissions less than 50 percent of major source thresholds. Public Hearing - The agency will conduct a public hearing at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, November 3, 2022, in Room 530, Curtis State Office Building, 1000 SW Jackson, Topeka, Kansas. During...

17 Aug

Posted at 07:50h 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,...

12 Aug

Posted at 07:05h in Advocacy, Industry News, Regulatory
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On August 11, the Kansas Dept. of Agriculture finalized its new grain warehouse regulations and published the final regulations in the Kansas Register. The changes to the regulations were made, in part, to implement recent changes to the schedule of public warehouse license fees set out in K.S.A. 34-228, as well as to implement current industry policies and practices and to provide more detailed guidance for grain warehouse requirements. During a July 22 public hearing, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council jointly submitted comments on the regulations. VIEW...

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