Policy Stories
The Kansas Soybean Association serves as the voice for soybean farmers, advocating for policies that protect their right to farm and market. KSA relies on its farmer-members for policy input and implementation. Checkoff dollars cannot be used for lobbying.
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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…
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Water Resources Development Act set for two years
Water conservation has been a consistent hot topic as many areas in Kansas have suffered record drought over the past few years. A sufficient supply of clean, usable water is a vital component to success in agriculture. While farmers cannot control Mother Nature, conservation of water can be managed. The Water Resources Development Act is…
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Ag committees put forth differing Farm Bills
The yearlong, deliberative process of the 2024 Farm Bill took a significant step forward when the House Agriculture Committee completed their markup of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 and passed it out of committee on May 24, with support of all Republicans and four Democrats. The Senate Agriculture Committee completed their…
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USDA cuts budget, cancels three NASS surveys
After budget restraints, USDA funding was drastically cut by $24.2 million. Following internal reductions, like employee training and travel, it was still necessary to reduce programs by $8.05 million. According to Doug Bounds, Kansas State Statistician, the appropriation was received March 2024 – nearly halfway through USDA’s fiscal year – meaning opportunities for the necessary…
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KSA membership means representation in policy
Back in 1973, a group of Kansans with varying roles in the agriculture industry recognized the need for an organization that would work on behalf of soybean growers in the state. The organization would “bring together all persons interested in the production, marketing, distribution and soybean products” per the article of incorporation, and it would…