KARA Fall Newsletter

Fall 2011 THE KANSAS AGRIBUSINESS UPDATE

The Kansas

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The official publication of the The official publication of the

Kansas Agribusiness Retailers AssociationKansas Agribusiness Retailers Association

Fall 2011

KARA Holds 5th Annual Meeting in Manhattan New officers elected

Distinguished Service Award presented

Staff travels across Kansas on No-Ties Tours

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President & CEO Tom R. Tunnell COO & Sr. VP of Govt. Affairs Mary Jane Stankiewicz VP of Government Affairs Ron Seeber Chief Financial Officer Stephanie Jensen Director of Event Planning Shari Bennett Director of Member Services Sarah Sexton-Bowser Director of Mktg. & Communications Shahira Stafford Systems/Insurance Manager Lisa Anschutz Administrative Assistant Julie Stueve

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CONTENTS

President’s Message...3 Over 100 members attend Annual Meeting...4 Mid Kansas Coop Purchasing Manager Elected Chairman of KARA...4 Staff travels state making member visits...5 TAL class wraps up, heads to Expo for Graduation...6 Scholarship Auction looking for donations...6 PAT holds 20th annual training program...7 Mark your calendars for CEU Bonus Session...7 Environmental Stewardship Day raises awareness in industry...7 KSU Field Day has record attendance...7 Get recertified at the Expo...7 Kansas Agri Business Expo sells out tradeshow floor...8 EPA engineer provides answers to questions on container rules...9 DHS proposes ammonium nitrate regs...9 Water requirement in anhydrous ammonia...9 New SPCC rules...9 KARA submits comments to FMCSA...9 Tri-Rinse announces 2011 fall mini-bulk container pick-ups...10 Trade Talk...10 Mid Kansas Coop makes top five Kansas businesses list...10 Free online training video on NH3 available...10 KARA Membership Directory goes digital...10 KARA welcomes new members...10 Are you taking full advantage of your KARA membership?...11

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“Numerous contacts with USDOT by KARA staff resulted in a tempo-rary resolution to the matter, and KARA staff is continuing to work with the member and regulators to find a long term solution.” Tom R. Tunnell President and CEO

I n Washington, D.C., republicans are blaming democrats for wanting to raise taxes to cover budget cuts, while democrats are blaming republicans for wanting to protect the rich at the expense of people dependent upon government entitlements. The only thing that seems certain about this debate, is that it will continue forever with no positive outcome apparent. As a taxpayer and one who represents

Kansas Agribusiness, I am sick and tired of the finger pointing and want to see the partisan rhetoric cease and be replaced by leadership that will exert some adult supervision and do what is right for our country. A good place to start is by dialing back some of the asinine business regulations I see daily coming out of Washington, D. C. and Topeka. Let me cite just one example that came to light this past month when a KARA member called our office with a problem. The Kansas Highway Patrol and US Department of Trans-portation had stopped and ticketed them for violations that no one in the industry was aware of and had not been enforced for at least 10 years. Numerous contacts with USDOT by KARA staff resulted in a tempo-rary resolution to the matter, and KARA staff is continuing to work with the member and regulators to find a long term solution. This resolution saved the member thousands of dollars in fines and lost income. The member later stated the following:

“I have always appreciated KARA, but you never really know what you have until you are in a bind and need help. You were certainly there for us when we needed you. It became appar-ent to me that we need to give you the tools to continue to do your good work in support of our industry. When the pressure heats up on us we need to step up and increase our com-mitment to you. I am convinced it is the best long term investment that we can make this year. For that reason, we are gladly paying our dues and including an additional $2,000 con-tribution to your PAC.”

The member went on to express his concern about the future with respect to current regulatory pressure that agribusiness faces. He appreciated the fact KARA knew “exactly what to do and who to talk with to make it happen”. This is only one of the many examples of our staff being at the right place at the right time. However, even with great staff we need to make sure that the frustrations and concerns of agribusiness are heard by the peo-ple that can change these issues for us…the policy makers. Therefore, this fall please consider “investing” in your future by supporting the PAC so that we can carry your message forward and work to bring more com-mon sense to the laws and regulations you deal with each day. Contact Ron or Mary Jane in our office for more information on supporting the message of agribusiness and contributing to our PAC.

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Over 100 members attend Annual Meeting On August 22-23, 109 KARA members gathered together in Manhattan to enjoy the 5th KARA Annual Meeting. Thank you to the following companies that sponsored the event: BASF, Bayer CropScience, CHS, DeBruce Fertilizer, DuPont Crop Protection, Heartland Ag, Helena Chemical Company, KFSA, Koch Ni-trogen, Lang Diesel, Poole Chemical and Syngenta Crop Protection. The meeting opened with a Welcome Dinner followed by “A Night at the Races” in Aggieville, where mem-bers enjoyed some friendly horse race betting. The speaker line-up was outstanding this year and included Jay Vroom, CropLife America President & CEO; Dr. Ron Trewyn, KSU Vice President of Research; and Derek Schmidt, Kansas Attorney General. All did a fantastic job addressing issues important to the industry in which our members do business. The event concluded with our annual Chairman’s Golf Tournament at Manhattan’s award-winning Colbert Hill’s Golf Course.

Mid Kansas Coop Purchasing Manager Elected Chairman of KARA KARA elected Doug Wright, purchasing manager of Mid Kansas Cooperative in Moundridge, as its new chairman on August 23 during the annual meeting in Manhattan. Wright was appointed by the 23-member board of directors to serve his two-year term as Chairman through August 2013. KARA members also elected Mike Shirley, agronomy division manager of Frontier Ag in Goodland, as their new first vice chairman. Kevin Brady, area manager of Lang Diesel in Benton, was elected KARA’s new sec-ond vice chairman.

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109 KARA members attend the Annual

Meeting in Manhattan.

Lana O’Connor accepts the 2011 Distin-

guished Service Award.

Dustin Kuntz wins $500 at the “Night at

the Races” event in Aggieville and donates

a portion to the TAL program.

Golfers enjoy the Chairman’s Golf Tour-

nament at Colbert Hills.

Doyle Pearl thanks Outgoing Chairman

Randy Whisenhunt for his years of service.

Jay Vroom, President & CEO of CropLife

America (left), and Derek Schmidt, Kansas

Attorney General (middle), speak at the

KARA Annual Meeting.


Staff travels state making member visits This summer, Tom Tunnell, Ron Seeber, Mary Jane Stankiewicz and Sarah Sexton-Bowser of the KARA staff hit the road for a couple of No Ties Tours spanning the state. The annual No-Ties Tours are a chance for staff to visit with members in their work environment and learn about the needs and concerns of the as-sociation and industry. Your KARA staff values member interaction and looks forward to this every year. Members had a variety of concerns ranging from the size and quality of harvest to government intrusion and taxes. Staff, as always, was impressed by the level of frank discussion and input we received from our mem-bers. Without such key feedback, we cannot as an association adapt, mature, and be the premier voice of ag-ribusiness in Kansas. In addition to members, our staff was also able to meet with a number of legislators during the trips and pass on the concerns from our membership. Thank you to all of you that took the time to talk and allow us into your business.

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(l-r) Jon Francis, Tom Tunnell, Lance

Nelson and Ron Seeber at Farmers Coop

in Haviland.

(l-r) Mary Jane Stankiewicz, Brian Larsen,

Chris Ghering and Jeff Novotmy at Mid-

west Fertilizer in Iola.

(l-r) Matt Hines, Ron Seeber and Dan

Brubeck at Ag Partners in Sabetha.

(l-r) Matthew Vanjar, Sarah Sexton-

Bowser and Clark Wenger at Ottawa

Coop.

(l-r) Tom Tunnell and Doug Wright, Mid

Kansas Coop in Moundridge.

(l-r) Mary Jane Stankiewicz and Dixie

Brummel at Brummel Farm Service in

Garnett.

(l-r) Ron Seeber, Lana O’Connor and

Warren Beavers at Wilbur-Ellis in Hiawa-

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(l-r) Darin Marti, Mary Jane Stankiewicz,

Ron Seeber and Doug Biswell at Farmers

Coop in Manhattan.

(l-r) Sarah Sexton-Bowser, Maegen Mar-

tin, Roger Cunningham and Mary Jane

Stankiewicz at Beachner Grain in Parsons.


TAL class wraps up, heads to Expo for

Graduation The 2011 Tomorrow’s Agribusiness Leader’s class finished their final session in Wichita wrapping up what has been an exiting year. Session III included insightful messages from KARA Board Chair Doug Wright. Wright was able to draw from his personal and professional experience to share with the class some potential challenges and pitfalls to watch out for as they continue their career pursuits. Also during the session, Dr. Don Hackett, WSU Cen-ter for Management Development, provided a crash course on how to better manage employees and in-crease productivity. The day also included a lively and intuitive presentation from State Senator Ty Masterson and State Representative Dan Kerschen on changing political tides under the statehouse dome and their desires and predictions for the 2012 election cycle. True to form, the 2011 TAL class was not shy to ask provocative questions and received straight forward responses. Their last TAL duty is to man the TAL shotgun raffle booth at the Expo and to gradu-ate the morning of November 17 in Overland Park.

From our state capitol to our nation’s power center, the 2011 class enjoyed meeting with and reinforcing to policy makers that KARA is the voice of Agribusi-ness. In DC, the TAL class excelled at the roll of am-bassadors from the heartland expressing a message that overregulation, fiscal frivolity and plain igno-rance of the facts are not the way to administer good government. They shared real life stories with law-makers of interactions with regulators that pushed

extreme measures when, instead, common sense so-lutions could have carried the day.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2012 class. KARA members with a desire to grow and lead within the industry, make immeasurable contacts, and learn first-hand the ways of Topeka and Washington are strongly urged to apply. If this interests you and you are not already one of elite class of TAL alumni, apply today! Learn more at www.ksagretailers.org.

Scholarship Auction looking for donations The Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Association is proud to announce its annual Scholarship Auction at the Expo to be held on November 16 in Overland Park. All proceeds from this auction directly benefit high school and college students in Kansas wanting to pursue an education in agricultural-related fields by providing much needed financial relief for deserv-ing kids and their families. This auction is the only fundraiser for the scholarship program, and your donation will be a huge part of its success. Not only will your donation and company be published in the auction program, but several of the higher value items will also appear on Purple Wave's website weeks prior to the event. Because of donations from generous individuals and/or businesses like yours, we can continue to support agricultural education in Kansas and further our in-dustry's future workforce. Donate today at www.ksabe.org or see the enclosed form.

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2011 Tomorrow’s Agribusiness Leaders class outside the

U.S. Capital Building in Washington D.C. during TAL Session II.

TAL class members lobby Congressman Tim Huelskamp on agri-

business issues in Washington D.C.


PAT holds 20th annual training program The 20th annual Professional Applicator Training brought 120 professional applicators from around Kansas to Great Bend on August 10-11. Applicators learned from a host of speakers about stewardship, latest technologies and important regulations. Congratulations to the 2011 Top Gun winners: Brent Wehmeier, Ag Midwest, Paola Ben Colle, Farmers Coop Elevator Co., Nickerson Chris Ringwald, Ellinwood Thank you to our sponsors, attendees, KARA Board Member Johnny Schaben and Bernie Lickteg with CPS for making this the premier Top Gun Applicator program in Kansas.

Mark your calendars for CEU Bonus Session KARA will be offering one last chance for CCAs to get their CEU credits before the year ends. On De-cember 8 in Hutchinson, CCAs can attend the CEU Bonus Session for a full day of credit. Registration details will be coming soon.

Environmental Stewardship Day raises

awareness in industry On August 2 in Wichita, KARA members gathered to learn about environmental stewardship practices, how to manage an environmental project and DOT audits. As KARA’s newest training program, Envi-ronmental Stewardship Day aimed to increase the awareness of the responsibility agriculture has to be good stewards of the earth and how to communicate that message to customers and the public.

KSU Field Day has record attendance On July 13-14 at the KSU Agronomy Farm, a total of 125 KARA members attended the annual KARA/KSU Field Day. The focus of this year's program was soybean growth and development, as well as the lat-est updates in KSU agronomic research. Thank you to Dr. Kraig Roozeboom and the KSU Agronomy Farm Team for their help with the event.

Get recertified at the Expo 1A recertification training will be offered at the Kan-sas Agri Business Expo on November 17 at the Overland Park Convention Center in Kansas City. Individuals whose certification expires in December of 2011, 2012 or 2013 will be able to earn all hours needed to recertify. See the enclosed flier for a sched-ule.

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Attendees of the Professional Applicator Training in Great Bend

check out the latest in ag equipment during the Ride n’Drive.

Paul Clark of Allied Environmental shares the most recent regula-

tory events in the industry during Environmental Stewardship Day.

Dr. DeAnn Presley with KSU teaches attendees about soil quality

during Field Day in Manhattan.


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Kansas Agri Business Expo sells out tradeshow floor With five weeks to spare, the Kansas Agri Business Expo is proud to announce a sold-out tradeshow! 140 exhibitors covering 85,000 square feet will showcase the latest equipment, technology, products and services in the industry on November 16-17 at the Overland Park Convention Center. This year's show is also packed with valuable education and exciting entertainment you do not want to miss. Register today at www.ksabe.org or see the enclosed form. Sponsorship opportunities also available!

"Rail Transportation & Agriculture"

Carl Ice, BNSF President & COO Wednesday, November 16, 2:00 p.m.

"EPA's Vision for Stewardship"

Josh Svaty, EPA Senior Advisor Thursday, November 17, 1:45 p.m.

Chairmen's "Golf" Reception

Danielle Monique, KC Jazz Musician Wednesday, November 16, 6:00 p.m. KGFA Chairman Stan Stark and KARA Chairman Doug Wright cordially invite you to the annual Chairmen’s Reception….with a twist! Come dressed

as your favorite golfer. Prizes will be given for the best “Classic” “Colorful” and “Creative” impressions. You also won't want to miss Danielle Monique who will captivate you with her dynamic de-livery of sultry R&B and Jazz. Click here to listen to her title hit "Smile", which was released from her first Jazz CD in 2008 and features Kansas City's finest musicians.

"Humor for the Heart of Agriculture"

Damian Mason, Comedian Thursday, November 17, 7:30 a.m. Comedian Damian Mason has an enthusiasm for agriculture that comes alive with his brilliant comedy. With a degree in Agricultural Economics from Purdue University and years at the prestigious Second City in Chicago, Mason combines his farm back-ground with a brilliant sense of comedic timing for a fun, relevant and uplifting presentation for ag profes-sionals.

Dinner & Show at New Theatre

"Game Show" Starring Seinfeld's John O'Hurley Thursday, November 17, 6:30 p.m. If you liked John O’Hurley in Seinfeld, Family Feud or Dancing with the Stars, then you will love this show! Game Show is set during a “live broadcast” of a fictional, long-running TV game show. It places the theatre audience in the role of the TV studio audience, in which members are picked as the contestants to play the trivia-based game and win actual prizes. The audience also witnesses all of the backstage, back-stabbing an-tics “behind the scenes” that go on during the “commercial breaks” of Game Show. Tickets for the dinner and show are limited, so sign up today at www.ksabe.org.


EPA engineer provides comprehensive an-

swers to questions on container rules Nancy Fitz, chemical engineer for US EPA Office of Pesticide Programs, gave an update on the mini-bulk container rules and regulations at the Mid America CropLife Association (MACA) conference in June. She also recently printed a comprehensive question and answer review that was distributed by MACA on July 20 and is available for download off of KARA’s website at www.ksagretailers.org.

DHS proposes ammonium nitrate regs DHS has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in order to implement the Secure Handling of Ammo-nium Nitrate Act of 2007. DHS has established a 120-day comment period, which ends on December 1, 2011. This new regulation will require sellers and pur-chasers of ammonium nitrate to: 1. Acquire a registration number from DHS to sell,

transfer and/or purchase ammonium nitrate. 2. Requires applicants who sell, transfer or purchase

ammonium nitrate to conduct a background check using the Terrorist Screening Database.

3. Requires DHS to issue an ammonium nitrate reg-istration number for each ammonium nitrate seller or purchaser upon completion of an appli-cation to DHS.

4. Requires ammonium nitrate sellers to verify each potential ammonium nitrate purchaser's identifi-cation and registration number prior to selling product.

5. Requires all ammonium nitrate facilities to keep records of sales or transfers of ammonium nitrate for at least two years after each transaction.

6. Certain ammonium nitrate sellers must report the theft or loss of certain quantities of ammonium nitrate to Federal authorities within 24 hours of discovering the theft or loss.

Comments will be accepted through December 1, 2011 if identified by docket number 2008-0076, and submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal (http://www.regulations.gov); or by mail at: U.S. De-partment of Homeland Security, National Protection and Programs Directorate, Infrastructure Security Compliance Division (NPPD/ISCD), 245 Murray Lane, SW., Mail Stop 0610, Arlington, VA 20598-0610. Source: The Asmark Institute.

Water requirement in anhydrous ammonia The Fertilizer Institute issued a memo on August 12 alerting members of reports that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) inspectors have been audit-ing ammonia production facilities to ensure compli-ance with 49 C.F.R., Section 173.315(l) which re-quires 0.2 percent water in all anhydrous ammonia offered for transportation or transported. Because of the recent failure of a nurse tank, DOT has initiated a research effort at Iowa State University and has discovered stress corrosion cracking in sev-eral sample tanks which could be attributed to the lack of the required amount of water in the ammonia. This is a reminder to all facilities (production through retail) that store ammonia which will be offered for transportation or transported of the regulatory obli-gation in 49 C.F.R., Section 173.315(l).

New SPCC rules The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) pub-lished on August 30 a reminder that the Environ-mental Protection Agency's (EPA) Oil Spill Preven-tion, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Program will take effect this Nov. 10, 2011. The new rule re-quires all locations with 1,320 gallons of any oil will need an SPCC plan, not just fuel oil distributors. This is an expansion of the old rule and now includes all agricultural facilities, including farms and retailers. ARA assisted EPA in plan preparation and develop-ment of a brochure providing an introduction to the SPCC program for agriculture. The brochure and ad-ditional information is available for download off of ARA’s website, www.aradc.org.

KARA submits comments to FMCSA On July 29, KARA along with the Kansas Grain and Feed Association and Kansas Cooperative Council submitted comments on behalf of its members to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regarding regulations to operators of cer-tain farm vehicles and off-road agricultural equip-ment. Then on August 10, the FMCSA announced that it has no intention to propose new regulations govern-ing the transport of agricultural products. The agency also released guidance designed to make sure states

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clearly understand the common sense exemptions that allow farmers, their employees, and their families to accomplish their day-to-day work and transport their products to market. After hearing from concerned farmers this year, FMCSA initiated this review to make sure states don't go overboard in enforcing regulations on agricultural operators, and to ensure consistent access to exemp-tions for farmers. No regulations will be proposed for any new safety requirements or changes to the rules governing the transport of agricultural products, farm machinery, or farm supplies to or from a farm. KARA is pleased with the FMCSA’s decision and will continue to urge lawmakers and regulators to use common sense when considering additional burden-some regulations on agriculture.

Tri-Rinse announces 2011 fall mini-bulk

container pick-ups Thanks to the KARA members that completed a Tri-Rinse Recycling Survey. Due to the number of con-tainers entered into the program as well as the density of these containers in particular areas, Tri-Rinse is able to establish two central grinding sites where mini-bulk containers can be dropped off. These grinding sites will be in Garden City, KS and Garnett, KS. IT'S NOT TO LATE! Any dealers not already regis-tered in the program and that wish to participate by taking your containers to either of the above sites can contact Tri-Rinse staff: Drew Hemenway at (314)-873-7674 or Bryan Gran at (314)-647-8338.

Trade Talk If you have a short business announcement you’d like to include in this newsletter, please email [email protected]. Farmers Coop in Sabetha was acquired by Ag

Partners Coop in Hiawatha, effective August 1. Jefferson River Terminal (JRT), the fertilizer unit

of Consolidated Grain and Barge (CGB) has been renamed CGB Fertilizer, effective July 1.

CBG Fertilizer will begin leasing and operating River Road Terminal’s Louisville fertilizer facility in October.

Mid Kansas Coop makes top five Kansas

businesses list Congratulations to Mid Kansas Coop Association in Moundridge for being one of four finalists for the Governor's Award of Excellence by the Kansas De-partment of Commerce. Mid Kansas Coop was one of 27 Regional Business Excellence Award winners as part of the department's celebration of Business Ap-preciation Month in June. The award recognizes busi-nesses and their contribution to their communities and the state economy.

Free online training video on NH3 available The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) has sponsored the de-velopment of an anhydrous ammonia training video in conjunction with the Transportation Community Awareness and Emergency Response (TRANSCAER) program. The video and materials are available at http://transcaer.com/aa-tour.

KARA Membership Directory goes digital Accessing the 2011 KARA Mem-bership Directory is now easier and more functional. KARA launched this summer an exciting new digital format with interac-tive features including web and email links, keyword search, page notes, bookmarks, advertiser menu, table of contents, thumb-nail page views, offline viewing and much more. Visit www.ksagretailers.org to check it out. As this is a members-only benefit, be sure to have your username and password ready. If you've forgotten them, you can email [email protected].

KARA welcomes new members KARA would like to welcome the following mem-bers to the team: Ag Midwest, Paola Ag Works Software Inc., Davenport, Iowa Fox-Z Consulting, Ulysses Heartland Tank Services, Englewood, Colorado Hi-Pro Manufacturing Inc., Wateska, Illinois INTX Microbials LLC, Kentland, Indiana Pioneer Hi-Bred, Johnston, Iowa Plain Jan’s Feedlot Services, Scott City Ron Suther - Private Applicator, Blaine

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Chairman

Doug Wright

Mid-Kansas Coop, Moundridge

Vice Chairman

Mike Shirley

Frontier Ag Inc., Oakley

Second Vice Chairman

Kevin Brady

Lang Diesel Inc., Benton

Immediate Past Chairman

Randy Whisenhunt

Ag Service Inc., Hillsboro

Directors

Scott Anderson

KFSA, Hutchinson

Bill Conrey

Koch Nitrogen Co., Wichita

Roger Cunningham

Beachner Grain, Parsons

Kevin Dieckmann

United Suppliers, Olathe

Alan Goldsby

CHS Crop Nutrients, Hillsboro

Jon Ingebretson

DeBruce Fertilizer, Kansas City

Kirk Kennedy

Valley Coop Inc., Atlanta

Dustin Kuntz

Harveyville Seed, Harveyville

Roger Long

Rosen's Inc., Great Bend

Lance Nelson

Farmers Coop Co., Haviland

Brian Norton

Syngenta Crop Protection, Girard

Clark Pearson

Miller Elevator Inc., Reading

Johnny Schaben

Farm Service Center, Ellinwood

Larry Shivers

Specialty Fertilizer Products, Salina

Andy Smarsh

Helena Chemical, Garden City

Steve Taylor

Fairbank Equipment Inc., Wichita

Kevin Tomka

Dow AgroSciences, Overland Park

Tommy Warner

CPS, Garden City

Dave Wilcox

Farmway Coop, Beloit

Craig Zwick

B.Z. Bee, Lyons

Are you taking full advantage

of your KARA membership?

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