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09 Nov

Posted at 14:16h in Advocacy, Industry News
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With a potential rail strike still on the horizon, Kansas Grain and Feed Association signed a letter coordinated by GoRail to request congress take action averting a nationwide shutdown. On Nov. 9, two rail labor unions extended their "status quo" period to Dec. 4, pushing the potential for a strike back to Dec. 9 at the earliest. To date, seven labor unions have ratified agreements based on the recommendations of the Presidential Emergency Board appointed by President Biden, while three other ratification votes are pending. ...

01 Nov

Posted at 10:17h in Advocacy, Industry News
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Previously a co-signer of broad coalition letters, as agreements have continued to stall and the November 19 deadline for a rail strike/lockout quickly approaches, Kansas Grain and Feed Association joined a letter consisting of national and state agribusiness organizations requesting action from congress. "On behalf of our collective food and agricultural memberships, we write to urge swift action to avert a rail strike or lockout that would lead to shutdowns or slowdowns of rail-dependent facilities resulting in devastating consequences to our national and global food security," the letter said. The letter recommends congress either order both sides to accept...

31 Oct

Posted at 07:32h in Industry News
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Kansas Grain and Feed Association is pleased to learn the Kansas Supreme Court has denied Gray County's petition for review of the late-July Kansas Court of Appeals decision in the Dodge City Cooperative Exchange v Board of County Commissioners of Gray County, Kansas case. This decision represents a considerable win for the Kansas grain industry. It stands as clear guidance to county appraisers that, under Kansas law, grain elevator commercial and industrial machinery and equipment should be appropriately classified as personal property and not a fixture to the realty. And, if installed after 2006, that machinery and equipment is...

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...

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