Spring 2011, GRAIN AND FEED REPORT

Spring 2011

2011 ANNUAL MEETING SPEAKERS

Kansas Governor Brownback, CFTC Commissioner Michael Dunn National Association of Wheat Growers CEO Dana Peterson

A N O F F I C I A L P U B L I C A T I O N O F T H E K A N S A S G R A I N A N D F E E D A S S O C I A T I O N

K S G R A I N A N D F E E D . O R G

TRAINING Grain Grading, Manager’s Forum

ADVOCACY Legislative Action Day, Moran Breakfast

NEWS OSHA Inspections, Wheat Futures

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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. & Comm. Shahira Stafford Systems/Insurance Manager Lisa Anschutz Administrative Assistant Julie Stueve

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CONTENTS

President’s Message...3 Register for the KGFA Annual Meeting...4 Calling all managers, safety directors...4 Grain Grading road show winds down...4 KGFA hosts Moran Issues Breakfast...5 TAL class learns “Lobbying 101”...5 KGFA hosts Tuesday Night Receptions...6 Members lobby state lawmakers at Legislative Action Day...6 Opportunity to invest in industry safety...7 Had an OSHA inspection?...7 Remember to inspect your scales...7 KSU seeks historical storage rates...7 Looking for a structural inspector?...7 KCBT HRW wheat futures contract amendments receive CFTC approval...7 KGFA Board requests action by GIPSA on sorghum odor...8 Cargill grant helps KSU develop feed safety research center...8 KGFA sponsors FFA Agronomy Career Development Event...9 Over 250 students apply for KGFA scholarships...9 Welcome New Members...9 Grain grading manuals, grain quality posters available...9 Guide to safe trucking in agriculture...9 Career Center / Marketplace...10 Are you taking full advantage of your KGFA membership?...11

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

“The impact of what was perceived by the industry as a shift in the sorghum line, from what was commonly thought of as a “storage” odor to now being graded as “musty or sour”, was huge.” ...............................................

Tom R. Tunnell President and CEO

O ver the past three years, KGFA has tried to get some definitive answer from the Fed-eral Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) re-garding the “line” on sorghum odors.

The whole issue started back in 2008 when Kansas origi-nated sorghum trains were graded “musty or sour” at the Texas Gulf by FGIS grain inspectors. The result was that most of the trains had to be rerouted or sold at a huge discount, costing KGFA members thousands of dollars. This happened even though the trains were graded clear at the Kansas loading point. The impact of what was perceived by the industry as a shift in the sorghum line, from what was commonly thought of as a “storage” odor to now being graded as “musty or sour”, was huge. Grain companies no longer wanted to ship sorghum to the Gulf and take a chance on receiving an “off grade”. KGFA and several impacted parties met in Kansas City in June of 2008 with the FGIS Board of Review and were told that the sorghum odor line had in fact not changed but was consistent with past determinations. Following this meeting and after a number of exchanges between the industry and FGIS, the USDA Agriculture Research Agency contracted a study with Dr. Edgar Chambers at the KSU Sensory Department (Dr. Cham-bers had previously done work with wheat odors) to try and develop a “cocktail” perfume which could be added to normal smelling sorghum and would simulate the line for “sour” odor. This liquid perfume could then be used by all official grain inspectors as an aid in setting the line

for determining sorghum odors. A great idea, but thus far the FGIS has not yet adopted this or any other change to their sorghum odor line determination proce-dures. So, here we are in 2011 and the issue has yet to be re-solved. The KGFA Board of Directors instructed me back in February to send a letter to Randall D. Jones, FGIS Deputy Administrator, urging him to “resolve the disparities and to set a line that creates efficient market conditions.” We did receive a response from Mr. Jones this month explaining that the FGIS is moving ahead to establish a more definitive and stable “storage musty” odor line. The letter states that they are continuing to initiate and finance Dr. Chambers’ research to finalize the set of ref-erence samples for inspectors. Mr. Jones assures us that once the samples are established, the FGIS plans to en-gage sorghum industry stakeholders for input. In the meantime, several member companies have re-cently indicated that odor issues are becoming a prob-lem at the Texas Gulf with other grains as well, so there seems to be more work to be done by the association.

(l-r) KGFA officers, Gary Gantz and Stan Stark, and Kansas Agribusi-

ness Retailers Association Chairman Randy Whisenhunt visit with

newly elected Kansas Congressman Tim Huelskamp in Washington

D.C. regarding several industry concerns including sorghum odor.

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EVENTS, TRAINING

Register for the KGFA Annual Meeting After nine years, KGFA returns to Manhattan to host the 115th KGFA Annual Meeting and Golf Tourna-ment on April 18-19 at the Holiday Inn by the Campus. The golf tournament will be held at the award-winning Colbert Hills Golf Course.

Don’t miss our exciting line-up of speakers this year in-cluding newly elected Kansas Governor Sam Brown-back, who has been invited to give the keynote address on Tuesday morning. Following breakfast, our educa-tional sessions are guaranteed to give you new insight into today’s agricultural landscape. Dana Peterson, Chief Executive Officer of the National Association of Wheat Growers, will discuss the latest developments in wheat research both on the private and university levels. She will also touch on the NAWG’s advocacy efforts with the new Congress. Commissioner Michael Dunn, U.S. Commodity Futures Trade Commission, will then talk about wheat convergence from the CFTC’s perspective. Register at www.ksgrainandfeed.org. Over 300 members attended the last KGFA Annual Meeting that was held in Manhattan, so let's try beat that attendance this year!

Calling all managers, safety directors KGFA is offering a new training opportunity tailored specifically for managers and safety directors. This class will prepare you to address many of the challenges of our highly competitive and fast-paced grain handling environment. The KGFA Manager’s Forum will be on May 24-25 in Wichita. The cost for members is only $100 for one day or $150 for both. Register at www.ksgrainandfeed.org or send in the enclosed form.

Grain Grading road show winds down As the 2011 Grain Grading road show winds down, the vehicles are being serviced, clothes laundered, and dam-aged grain put away. Each of the 362 attendees were able to learn grain grading techniques with hands-on grading experiences. As a bonus, each attendee was also able to learn some of “Leonard’s Quick Techniques” to grading grain during the fast-pace harvest season. Thanks to each company that supported KGFA and invested in their employees by attending the 2011 Grain Grading Schools. This program would not have been possible without our sponsors: Kansas Grain & Feed Association Kansas Grain Inspection Service Kansas Corn Commission Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission Kansas Soybean Commission Kansas Wheat Seedburo Equipment Company Another special thanks to all of the KGIS employees for their time and expertise: Tom Meyer, Leonard Hicks, Allen Trower, Randy McCormick, Mike Page, Lonnie Konrade, Shannon Lenz, Aaron Barnes, Darren Ram-sey, Keith Sundbye, Frank Jurek, Jason Davis, Andrew Breese, James Kemmerer, Travis Kiel and Darrek Klahr. Missed out? There will be one additional program in Moundridge, Kansas on May 26. Register at www.ksgrainandfeed.org or send in the enclosed form.

The 2011 Grain Grading Schools set an all-time high attendance

record of 125 at the class in Dodge City on March 10.

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LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY

KGFA hosts Moran Issues Breakfast U.S. Congressman Jerry Moran addressed a room full of state association executives and lobbyists on January 19 at the Topeka Country Club for an Issues Breakfast hosted by KGFA and Capitol Strategies. Congressman Moran spoke about several hot topics in Congress in-cluding everything from health care reform to the 2012 farm bill and the next presidential election. It was an excellent opportunity to visit with the Congressman and receive an inside look at federal politics.

TAL class learns “Lobbying 101” The 2011 Tomorrow's Agribusiness Leaders class trav-eled to Topeka in January for two days and completed Session I. During which, the class enjoyed a policy breakfast with Senator Jerry Moran and received a brief-ing on the challenges facing the 2011 Congress. This gave the class a taste of things to come when they travel to Washington D.C. in July. They were thrilled to meet the newly elected Senator, and as always, he was gra-cious and accommodating.

They also met with Kansas Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Chris Wilson, received a colorful cri-tique of the new administration from Associated Press Reporter John Hanna, and introduced themselves to numerous legislators. In addition to the "Rock Star" stuff, they received KGFA staff briefings on the legisla-tive process and the history of KGFA. They also re-ceived training on effective lobbying methods and put those practices to good use during Legislative Action Day while wrapping up the second day TAL Session I.

The 2011 class showed astute talent in communicating the association's message to the Legislature, and we an-ticipate that they will continue to excel during future TAL Sessions. This class showed they truly are the best and brightest in the industry, and they would not be here if it weren't for the generous contributions of the fol-lowing program sponsors: Grand Sponsors Bayer CropScience, Beachner Grain, Cargill Ag Hori-zons, Farmers Coop Elevator in Cheney, Frisbie Con-struction, Kansas Grain Inspection Service, Kansas Wheat, KFSA, Mid Kansas Coop, Monsanto, Norwood & Company and Syngenta. Full Sponsors Co-Mark, Fairbank Equipment, Farmers Coop Co.-Haviland, Hooker Equity Exchange, Kansas Corn Com-mission, KC Supply Co., Morrill Elevator, Palmer Grain, Wilbur-Ellis and Team Marketing Alliance. General Sponsors BASF, Harveyville Seed Co., Offerle Coop Grain & Supply, Pride Ag Resources, Coop Grain & Supply-Hillsboro and Sublette Coop. If your company would like to be added to this list of sponsors, or if you or one of your association colleagues is interested in applying for this premier agribusiness leadership program, please visit www.ksgrainandfeed.org.

(l-r) TAL class members Dan Brubeck, Jeremy Seyfert and Josh Morrill

get one-on-one time with Senator Jerry Moran during TAL Session I.

TAL class members participate in a “How a Bill Becomes a Law” exer-

cise during TAL Session I.

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LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY

KGFA hosts Tuesday Night Receptions During the months of January – May, the capitol city is buzzing with state lawmakers here for the legislative ses-sion. Every year, KGFA is always at the heart of this activity, hosting the longest-standing weekly hospitality event for the Kansas Legislature. On January 11, over 150 state legislators, leaders and lobbyists attended the first reception of the session at the KGFA office. KGFA has been hosting Tuesday Night Receptions for over 25 years, along with 40 other lobbying organizations. Legislators are invited to relax and enjoy a "no-lobbying allowed," catered dinner each week while they're in Topeka. These receptions are an excellent opportunity for KGFA to gain recognition and for your staff lobbyists to visit with lawmakers on a per-sonal level. KGFA, along with every other advocacy organization in Kansas, is facing serious legislative challenges this year. KGFA lobbyists are working hard, day and night, to ad-vocate on your behalf on issues that include: immigra-tion reform, workers compensation, unemployment in-surance, Grain Warehouse program funding, and many more. Please watch for the weekly Legislative Update emailed every Monday to members. This electronic news update is a great way to stay abreast on important bills working their way through the session and how they may affect your business.

Members lobby state lawmakers at

Legislative Action Day On January 19, members of KGFA, the Kansas Agri-business Retailers Association and the Kansas Coopera-tive Council came to the capitol city to learn about the issues being debated at the Statehouse that will directly affect their industry and for a chance to have their voices heard by state lawmakers. KGFA was proud to have several key political leaders of Kansas address our members on the important issues facing lawmakers this session, including newly-appointed Secretary of Agriculture Dale Rodman, Speaker of the House Mike O’Neal, Senate President Steve Morris, Senate Majority Leader Jay Emler and House Majority Leader Arlen Siegfried.

After lunch, members had the chance to personally visit with their legislators at the Capitol Building and spread the industry’s message on key agribusiness issues. Sev-eral also had the chance to see first-hand how the com-mittee process and Senate floor debate works in Kansas. The event concluded with a dinner reception at the Topeka Country Club where nearly 200 legislators and members were in attendance, despite inclement weather.

Over 150 legislators, lobbyists and guests attend the first Tuesday

Night Reception of the 2011 Legislative Session on January 12 at the

KGFA office in Topeka.

Gary Beacher (second from left) enjoys lunch with several Kansas

leaders including Secretary of Agriculture Dale Rodman, Senate Presi-

dent Steve Morris and Senate Majority Leader Jay Emler at KGFA’s

Legislative Action Day.

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INDUSTRY UPDATE

Opportunity to invest in industry safety KGFA, the Kansas Cooperative Council and KFSA have partnered with the KU Fire and Rescue Institute to develop a training program that is the first of its kind. This training will address: 1) prevention of grain engulf-ment accidents, 2) types of accidents and the dangers of each, 3) appropriate actions when an emergency does happen, 4) roles and responsibilities of grain facility em-ployees, and 5) roles and responsibilities of emergency responders (fire department) during rescue operations. Local (on-site) delivery of this training will be scheduled in communities throughout Kansas in cooperation with local fire departments and grain handling companies. To make this program happen, your investment is needed. The cost of this project is $90,000 with project funding being raised by the industry. We are currently at 80% of our funding goal. If you have not yet committed to this critical safety program, please join the effort by sending your sponsorship to KGFA today. Lost your sponsorship request letter? Contact Lisa at lisa@kansasag.org Questions about the program? Con-tact Sarah at sarah@kansasag.org.

Had an OSHA inspection? This year, OSHA began their Local Emphasis Program inspections for the Kansas grain handling industry. KGFA is collecting information regarding Kansas OSHA inspections. This information will be kept confi-dential and only used to provide advice to other KGFA members. If you have had an inspection, please com-plete the survey at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/oshasurvey. Staff will tally the responses and publish a comprehensive report in the next KGFA newsletter (pending response quantity).

Remember to inspect your scales After being approached recently by a member asking about scale testing requirements, KGFA staff wants to remind the industry that commercial scales (including head house scales) are required to have an annual in-spection (Kansas Statute 83-304); and head house weights are required to have an inspection every three years. Why test your scales? If your scale is off 20 lbs, soybeans are at $13 a barrel, and a rail car takes 12 drafts...that is 240 lbs per car = $52 times a 100 car shut-tle = $5,200 in costs.

KSU seeks historical storage rates Dr. Kevin Dhuyvetter, KSU Farm Management Special-ist, is seeking information regarding historical storage rates. If your elevator would like to contribute to his re-search, please forward the below items to Dr. Dhuyvet-ter at (785) 532-3527 or kcd@ksu.edu. All information provided will be kept confidential and utilized only for academic value. Storage Rates dating back to 1980 Note if rates vary by commodity Note additional storage stipulations: minimum stor-

age length, dumping charges, in-out charges, etc.

Looking for a structural inspector? KGFA encourages each member to have their facilities routinely inspected for structural integrity. Thus, we've compiled a list of associate members (enclosed) that provide structural inspection services. The integrity of your facility is directly connected with the safety of your work environment. Please take the time to contact one of these associate members today.

KCBT HRW wheat futures contract

amendments receive CFTC approval The Kansas City Board of Trade received Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) approval for amendments to the KCBT's Hard Red Winter wheat futures contract as of the close of business on January 18. The changes will become effective with the Septem-ber 2011 wheat futures contract month. KGFA has been informing members of developments in this issue since late last year. The KCBT has provided the follow-ing list of salient points of the amendments: The base storage rate shall be increased from 4½ ¢

per bushel per month ($.00148 per bushel per day) to 6¢ per bushel per month ($.00197 per bushel per day), and shall be applicable during the calendar months of December through June;

There shall be a Harvest Storage Premium added

during the calendar months of July through Novem-ber of 3¢ per bushel per month ($.00099 per bushel per day), resulting in a storage rate during these months of 9¢ per bushel per month ($.00296 per bushel per day);

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INDUSTRY UPDATE

Payment of storage on outstanding warehouse re-ceipts up to the first calendar day of each delivery month (whether or not such receipts will be deliv-ered in satisfaction of futures contracts);

The Harvest Storage Premium shall become effec-

tive on September 1, 2011; The storage payment obligation on outstanding

warehouse receipts shall become effective with the September 2011 futures contract, meaning that the accrued storage liability on all outstanding ware-house receipts must be paid through (and payment received by) August 31, 2011, which is the first no-tice day of the September 2011 contract. Accrued storage shall be paid through and by the first notice day of each successive contract month thereafter;

Effective with the September 2011 futures contract,

deliverable grades of HRW shall contain a minimum 11% protein level. However, protein levels of less than 11%, but equal to or greater than 10.5% are deliverable at a ten cent (10¢) discount to contract price. Protein levels of less than 10.5% are not deliv-erable;

Holders of outstanding warehouse receipts follow-

ing the expiration of the July 2011 contract month will have five (5) business days (August 24-30, 2011) to present such warehouse receipts to the issuing warehouse for upgrading to reflect a deliverable pro-tein level. The issuing elevator must comply with such request and shall, in its sole discretion, make the determination as to the minimum protein level to designate on receipts presented for upgrading. The issuing elevator may charge the holder twelve cents (12¢) per bushel to upgrade receipts with a designation of 11% minimum protein, or two cents (2¢) per bushel to upgrade receipts with a designa-tion of 10.5% minimum protein. Warehouse receipts not upgraded shall not be deliverable against futures contracts from September 2011 forward;

Effective September 1, 2011, the vomitoxin restric-

tion shall be reduced from 4 ppm (parts per million) to 2 ppm.

KGFA Board requests action by GIPSA

on sorghum odor The KGFA Board of Directors recently submitted a letter to the Grain Inspection Packers & Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) Deputy Administrator Randall Jones. The letter focused on the importance of setting a sorghum odor line that accounts for industry realities. This letter is a follow-up letter, from previous corre-spondence with GIPSA in August 2009. KGFA leaders realize the importance of sorghum to Kansas. Without a solid and realistic odor line, the industry is exposed to unstable market conditions. “The board continues to remain involved in issues that impact the industry,” Gary Gantz, KGFA Board Chair-man, said. “Kansas is the largest producer of grain sor-ghum in the nation, and its value cannot be overstated. The leadership we’ve taken on this issue is directly re-lated to its importance to the Kansas grain complex.” KGFA received a response from Mr. Jones this month explaining that the FGIS is moving ahead to establish a more definitive and stable “storage musty” odor line. The letter stated that the FGIS plans to engage sorghum industry stakeholders for input throughout the process.

Cargill grant helps KSU develop feed

safety research center Cargill announced on January 24 a partnership with KSU for the construction of the Cargill Center for Feed Safety Research. The facility, built in part from a $500,000 grant from Cargill, will conduct studies to ad-dress current food and feed safety issues facing the ani-mal feed industry. Once operational in late 2012, the planned research ef-forts include feed processing technologies to lower bac-terial/viral introduction to animal food livestock opera-tions and the food chain. The facility will be located on the Manhattan, Kansas KSU campus and housed in the O.H. Kruse Feed Mill and Bio-refinery. It will be in close proximity to the new National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility federal laboratory, built by the Department of Homeland Security. The laboratory will be capable of conducting food and feed research relating to dangerous and exotic foreign animal diseases.

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ASSOCIATION NEWS

KGFA sponsors FFA

Agronomy Career

Development Event KGFA is proud to be a sponsor of the Kansas FFA Agronomy Career Development Event that encourages students to build and improve their skills in agronomic sciences. At the competition, participants complete a 50-question written exam; identify seeds, insects, soils and crops; demon-strate knowledge of agronomic management and solve a practical problem. They also give oral reasons explaining their placing of various classes. The sponsorship also supports the winning Kansas team in competing in the national FFA convention in the fall.

Over 250 students apply for KGFA

scholarships KGFA received 257 scholarship applications from stu-dents across Kansas hoping to receive one of the asso-ciation’s $1,000 scholarships for the 2011-2012 school year. The KGFA Scholarship Committee will meet on April 18 in Manhattan to choose the winners, and an-nouncements will be made shortly thereafter. Each year, KGFA awards $5,500 in scholarships to high school students wanting to pursue an education in Kan-sas. Six scholarships are offered: one Dub and Inez Johnson $500 Memorial Scholarship, and five KGFA $1,000 Scholarships.

Welcome New Members KGFA welcomes the below members to the association team. We appreciate your membership and support while we continue to represent the grain handling indus-try in Kansas. Please welcome these companies should you come in contact with them in your business. Grain Elevator Equipment, Inc. in Shawnee Ebmeier Engineering LLC in Glenwood, IA NOHR Engineering Co., LLC in Yankton, SD Midwest Paint Service in Black Hawk, SD Farmer Direct Foods Inc. in Atchison Bank of the West in Wichita

Grain grading manuals, grain quality

posters available Not able to attend the 2011 Grain Grading Schools? Although you won’t be able to learn everything that training provides, you can use the exact same resource provided through the program. The manuals are avail-able for purchase and cover: wheat, corn, grain sor-ghum, soybeans, and sunflowers. From grading factors to key defects to look for, this book covers it all. Grain quality posters are a another great tool to have in your facility. Not only will you use them as a reference, but your customers will more fully understand various types of damaged grain. Building an understanding with your customers will lead to a more positive working rela-tionship. The poster includes color images and a short, identifying description of the damage. Call (785) 234-0461 to order.

Guide to safe trucking in agriculture KGFA has available on our website the “Manager’s Guide to Safe Trucking.” The guide’s purpose is to edu-cate truck drivers and their managers in the agricultural industry about the importance of safe operation during agriculture’s busy seasons and give them active strategies that they can apply. While government regulations limit truck drivers’ work-ing hours, agricultural haulers are allowed an exemption from these regulations. Ag operations are accustomed to difficult working conditions and familiar with the impor-tance of operating machinery in a safe manner on the farm and in ag processing facilities. Download the free guide at www.ksgrainandfeed.org.

Ron Seeber to lead Kansas Ag Alliance KGFA’s own VP of Government Af-fairs, Ron Seeber, was named President of the Kansas Agricultural Alliance in December. This group of 12 agriculture-related organizations meets regularly during the legislative session discussing policy issues and strategy.

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MEMBER CORNER

Career Center / Marketplace Job Openings Southern Plains Co-op, an established multi-location grain company, is looking for an experienced Grain Originator/Merchandiser for in store and on the farm grain. Candidate must be willing to make cold calls in country, office phone calls and assist with customer walk in business. Must have strong people/communication skills, ability to build relationships, solid understanding of grain marketing, logistics, marketing programs, ability to manage credit risks, and desire to develop new business. Series 3 license a plus. Excellent compensation/benefit package. Please email Vickie Kennedy at cplew@gbta.net to apply. Cairo Cooperative Equity Exchange near Pratt, KS is looking for an energetic, dependable and hard working person to fill the position as Custom Applicator at their Penalosa branch location. This is an awesome op-portunity to join a reputable company. The ideal candi-date must have row crop experience, be able to multi-task, be mechanically inclined, and have a driving record in “good standing”; and a valid Class A CDL. This posi-tion requires the employee to work outdoors in various weather conditions and have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Competitive pay and excellent benefits package of-fered that includes health insurance, retirement, life in-surance, and vacation. Please email your interest to the General Manager at kent@cairocoop.com. Decatur Cooperative Association, a farmers' cooperative and agri-business located in Oberlin, KS is seeking an experienced Controller. Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting; minimum of three years experience; excellent supervisory skills and solid computer skills including an intermediate level in Excel and Word plus a basic working knowledge of Access. AgTrax experience a plus. This position offers competi-tive salary and excellent employee benefits including health and dental coverage, Co-op Retirement, 401(k) and paid time off for vacation and sick leave. Please send resume and cover letter to Attn: Kurt Anderson, PO Box 68, Oberlin, KS 67749 or email to kander-son@decaturcoop.net..

The Farmers Coop Assn, Butler, OK is seeking qualified applicants for the position of General Manager. They provide grain, seed, fertilizer, feed, fuel, application, and cotton ginning services to their customers. The fully qualified applicant will have experience in Agronomy, grain marketing and supervision of employees. Cotton experience is also desired, but not required. Interested applicants should send their resume to ProValue, Attn: Jim Warner 509 S Grand, Cherokee, OK 73728 or fax to 580-664-5504. Or apply online at www.provaluellc.com. Equity Exchange an established Grain, Ag Chemical and Petroleum Coop located in Perryton TX is seeking quali-fied applicants for the position of Petroleum Depart-ment Manager in Perryton Texas. The ideal applicant will be willing to grow with the company, be an innova-tive leader, with 3 to 5 years experience in the Coop in-dustry as a Location Manager, or smaller Coop General Manager. Individual must be a quick study and willing to learn the Petroleum business. Having a Texas and Okla-homa Commercial Retail Wholesale Propane Dealers certificate is a plus, but not required to apply. Equity Exchange offers completive salaries and excellent em-ployee benefits package including a defined benefit re-tirement plan (Coop Retirement Plan), 401k savings plan, health and life insurance programs, and vacation and sick leave. Interested parties should send their re-sumes with personal and professional references, to Di-rector of Human Resources, Equity Exchange, P.O. Box 889, Perryton, TX 79070. Equipment for Sale 2005 T-800 Daycab- 588K miles, C-13 Caterpillar en-gine 430 HP, 3.70 Rear ratio, 10 Speed, Diamond Inte-rior, 190 WB, Great tires and Brakes, Please contact Tim Cahoon at Tim.Cahoon@MHCTruck or 913-971-1511/Cell 816-868-0205. We also have over 600 other used trucks in stock of all makes, if you are looking for some other type of truck. Please don’t hesitate to call, we are here to help you find the right truck for your needs! 1963 5TM TracMobile Rail car Mover. 1900 hours. Diesel Engine. Good Shape Clean unit! Is mobile can be used at multiple locations. Asking $35,000. Call the Sub-lette Coop at 620-675-2297.

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Chairman

Gary Gantz

D.E. Bondurant Grain Co., Ness City

First Vice-Chairman

Stan Stark

Farmers Coop Co., Haviland

Second Vice-Chairman

Ted Schultz

Team Mktg. Alliance, Moundridge

Immediate Past Chair

Jerald Kemmerer

Pride Ag Resources, Dodge City

Directors

Mike Barrett

DeBruce Grain Inc., Kansas City

Gary Friesen

Scott City Coop, Scott City

Jeremy Girard

Hannebaum Grain Co. Inc., Salina

Pete Goetzmann

ADM Grain Co., Overland Park

Glen Hofbauer

The Scoular Company, Kansas City

Scott McWilliams

Bartlett Grain Co., Kansas City, MO

Jerry Murphy

Bunge North America, Emporia

Rob Nordmeyer

Cargill Inc., Overland Park

Russ Ronnebaum

Hammel Scale, Wichita

Steve Shaver

Andale Farmers Coop, Andale

Bob Temple

WindRiver Grain, Garden City

Vance Westhusin

Midland Marketing, Hays

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of your KGFA membership?

A comprehensive hospital and medical, group life, dental, salary continuation, acci-dental death and a property/casualty pro-gram are offered through KFSA at a rate which is considerably less than could be en-joyed by an individual firm. Exclusively through KGFA, you can have your employee benefit programs customized and tailored to meet your budget and needs through Harrington Health. Whether it is COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, FSA, Harrington Health has the answers. Regulatory compliance can be a timely and expensive part of your business operations. As a member of KGFA, you are eligible to take advantage of the Asmark Institute's pro-gram and products that will help you navi-gate the regulatory maze. Does your company need new apparel? Looking for appreciation gift ideas for your customers? Get 10% off Cabela's merchan-dise and 5% off Cabela's gift cards just for being a KGFA member. Turn waiting callers into customers. AMS On Hold Solutions is giving KGFA mem-bers a 25% discount on monthly rates. Pro-mote specials, decrease caller agitation, re-duce hang-ups and enhance your company's image for only $75/month. A 30-day trial is also available. KGFA and Purple Wave are working to-gether to provide members with the best re-source to liquidate your unused assets through an online auction service. Purple Wave will make a donation to KGFA every time a member utilizes their services.

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