
Kansas Corn Market and Policy Update
Stay informed with the latest updates on Kansas corn market and policy developments. Learn about recent inaugurations, legislative initiatives, budget changes, state legislation, federal outlook, and key contacts. Get insights into the impact on agriculture and upcoming challenges and opportunities.
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Policy Update Josh Roe Vice-President of Market Development and Policy Kansas Corn
Topeka Governor Kelly inaugurated, Legislature convened January 14 30 new Representatives, 3 new Senators Little known on nominated Health and Environment Secretary, Dr. Lee Norman Great relationship with Secretary of Ag nominee, Mike Beam Nominated KDOT Secretary, Julie Lorenz, has great understanding of how commodities originating in rural areas positively impact urban areas. Agency heads can have a large impact on agriculture.
Budget Governor Kelly broke from tradition compared to Governors Brownback and Colyer and only released a one-year budget, even though agencies were instructed to submit two-year budgets. No new taxes or deductions through FY 2020 (June 30, 2020). Increased K-12 and Social Services funding. Smaller transfers from KDOT. Refinancing (delaying) KPERS payments.
State legislation Taxes-no planned legislation, but wildcards exist: Healthcare-Kansas Farm Bureau, SB 32 Legislation to fund KPERS Legislation to decouple state and federal tax codes.
Federal outlook Partial shutdown may be a good indicator of what s to come! Fortunate to have 2018 Farm Bill Year round E15 sales-rule forthcoming KDHE regulation change needed to allow E15 summer sales in KC metro area. EPA s WOTUS rule-forthcoming
Thank You! Questions/Comments? Josh Roe jroe@ksgrains.com 785-410-0958