Policy

The mission of the Kansas Soybean Association is to serve as the voice and advocate for soybean-farmer members on policy issues in Topeka and Washington, D.C. The goal of KSA is to implement state and national policies that support our farmers’ profit potential. The grassroots policy effort deals with issues brought by members, discussed and modified at the KSA Annual Meeting, and implemented by farmer-volunteers and staff under the direction of the KSA Board of Directors.
KSA is affiliated with the American Soybean Association and works closely with ASA on national and international policy issues in Washington, D.C. At the state level, the Association is a member of the Kansas Agricultural Alliance.
The purpose of policy resolutions is to assist the KSA Board and staff in representing soybean farmers’ interests on many types of issues in Topeka and Washington, D.C. Please review the resolutions to acquaint yourself with the organization’s existing positions. The Annual Meeting includes the official approval of those policies.
Policy changes and additions come from the members. A member resolution can (A) modify an existing resolution, (B) delete an existing resolution or (C) add a new resolution. KSA staff members are willing to assist as necessary in helping members draft proposed resolutions.
News on Policy
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Farm Bill Takes Step Forward, Farmers Need Security
Two years and two extensions later, the 2018 Farm Bill is still not renewed and is set to expire on September 30, 2026. However, farmers are optimistic as the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 – also known as the 2026 Farm Bill – passed out of the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture…
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Kansas Farmers Host Luncheon, Discuss Policy Priorities
Each year, farmer-leaders on the Kansas Soybean Association board host legislators and staff for a lunch at the Capitol in Topeka. Over 200 individuals came through the line and talked about water issues, biodiesel production incentives, label regulations and more with the four board members hailing from Doniphan, Jefferson, Labette and Osage County, respectively. “This…
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Kansas Legislature has Agriculture on the Agenda
Written by Shahira Stafford, legislative consultant. The 2026 Kansas Legislative Session began on January 12 with a packed agenda that could impact the state’s soybean producers and broader agricultural community. With a shortened session calendar, lawmakers are moving quickly on several key issues, holding hearings on major proposals as early as January 13. Property Tax…



