Teagarden named KLA chief executive Kansas reaches agreement on KLA president Jeff He grew up on a diversified Republican River Compact disputes Sternberger recently an- ag operation near LaCygne. nounced Matt Teagarden is Teagarden graduated from Kansas, Colorado and with our neighbors in Ne- in Nebraska and Colorado Nebraska officials an- braska and Colorado. There to develop common-sense the new KLA chief execu- Kansas State University nounced recently that the is still work to be done to proposals that protect Kan- tive officer (CEO). Teagar- with a degree in agricultur- three states have signed strengthen our relationships sas’ rights under the Com- den, a member of the KLA al economics. He and his agreements resolving sever- and to administer the Com- pact while balancing cer- staff since 2001, was named wife, Stephanie, have a al Republican River Com- pact together, but today’s tainty and flexibility for all to replace current CEO Dee grown daughter, Allie, and pact issues. One of the agreements are very impor- three states. We are encour- Likes after a nationwide son-in-law Kale Monk. agreements ensures that the tant steps towards a much aged by these agreements search. The search commit- “It’s an honor to be cho- Kansas Bostwick Irrigation better long-term situation,” and will continue to work tee’s recommendation was sen to lead such a respected District in north central Jackie McClaskey, Kansas with Nebraska and Col- approved by both the KLA organization,” said Teagar- Kansas will have a viable ir- Secretary of Agriculture orado to resolve the Repub- Executive Committee and den. “We have a tremen- rigation water supply for the said. lican River issues that still Board of Directors. dous staff and I look for- 2015 growing season while Kansas Gov. Brownback separate us. This is what the Teagarden has served as ward to continuing the providing Nebraska certain- understands how important water users of Kansas, Ne- a key liaison between KLA team-oriented approach ty of the effectiveness of its water is to the citizens of braska and Colorado rightly staff and volunteer leaders that has served KLA mem- compact compliance efforts. Kansas and is willing to expect of us,” McClaskey during his 13 years as KLA bers well.” Teagarden offi- The other agreement en- fight for the water needs of said. director of industry rela- initiatives through NCBA cially will begin his duties sures that Colorado and the state and has directed his Officials from the Kan- tions and information tech- by building consensus with as CEO January 1. He is Kansas will work towards administration to work with sas Department of Agricul- nology. He is KLA’s lead staff and members of other only the ninth executive di- improving Kansas’ water Colorado and Nebraska to ture and the Kansas Water supply on the South Fork reach an agreement. Office will be holding infor- staff person on federal gov- state cattle organizations. rector in KLA’s 120-year Republican River while au- The two resolutions fi- mational meetings in the ernment relations, advanc- “Matt’s dedication to history. Likes will assume thorizing Colorado to re- nalizing the agreements areas affected in the Repub- ing KLA member policy KLA goes without ques- the title of KLA chief exec- ceive credit in the Compact were unanimously approved lican River Basin over the through relationships with tion,” said Sternberger. “He utive emeritus January 1, accounting for operating its in a special meeting of the next few months to update the Kansas congressional is not only qualified, but 2015. He will remain em- augmentation project on the Republican River Compact local stakeholders on the delegation and other agency has the experience neces- ployed by KLA in an advi- North Fork Republican Administration held in Den- current agreements between contacts. Teagarden coordi- sary to lead this great or- sory role to work on future River. ver, Colorado. the states and to learn more nates KLA member policy ganization into the future.” initiatives. “I’m pleased with the “The Kansas team work- about local needs and con- agreements we’ve come to ed hard with our neighbors cerns. Wichita Farm & Ranch Show WTO rules COOL violates treaty obligations The World Trade Organization (WTO) publicly released the official findings of a set for November 11-13 dispute resolution panel convened to review complaints by Mexico and Canada that The 20th annual Wichita the revised U.S. country-of-origin labeling (COOL) rule continues to discriminate Farm & Ranch Show will be against cattle and pork imports from those countries. The WTO panel agreed with held November 11th, 12th, Mexico and Canada that the U.S. COOL rule is discriminatory and constitutes a tech- and 13th at the Sam Fulco nical barrier to trade in violation of treaty obligations. Pavilion located at the “In particular, the compliance panel concluded that the amended COOL measure Kansas Pavilions, Park City, increases the original COOL measure’s detrimental impact on the competitive oppor- Kansas. Doors open at 9:00 tunities of imported livestock in the U.S. market, because it necessitates increased seg- a.m. daily with Tuesday regation of meat and livestock according to origin; entails a higher recordkeeping bur- night’s close at 5:00 p.m., den; and increases the original COOL measure’s incentive to choose domestic over Wednesday night’s close at imported livestock,” a summary of the WTO findings stated. “The detrimental impact 7:00 pm and Thursday’s caused by the amended COOL measure’s labeling and recordkeeping rules could not wrap up at 4:00 p.m. be explained by the need to convey to consumers information regarding the countries Admission and parking at where livestock were born, raised and slaughtered.” the Wichita Farm & Ranch The U.S. has 60 days to appeal the ruling. If an appeal is filed, a new panel will be Show are free. “The 20th an- convened to review the case and issue a final WTO ruling on compliance – which nual show is going together could take an additional six months. If Mexico and Canada prevail, they would be au- great, with huge interest in thorized to seek compensation through retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products. Both coun- the livestock industry re- Cattle chute demonstrations are one of the popular fea- tries have stated that they would avail themselves of these retaliatory measures, which flecting the current record tures of the Wichita Farm Show. Photo by Donna Sullivan would likely impact other commodities and products in addition to beef and pork. livestock prices” said Steve Guenthner, show manager. tures cross-country and Show for KFRM’s “Market American AgCredit will around the globe to share the Shoot-Out VIII” on Tuesday, Just chillin’ present Trent Loos Thursday amazing stories of people November 11th. It all starts at 12:45 p.m. Saddle up and who bring good things to the with Kyle’s disappointing ride with Trent as he ven- world we live in. There is no ham sandwich at 5:00 p.m. admission charge to attend Pete Loewen, Tom Leffler, this seminar located in the Derek Hermesch and Mark northwest corner of Sam Gold will be shooting it out Fulco Pavilion. in the KFRM corral. If you Featured at this year’s don’t want to be looking farm show are a full line-up down the wrong end of the of sprayers, building and pricing barrel when it comes seed manufacturers and once to marketing your crops and again a full lineup of live- livestock then don’t miss the stock handling equipment. marketing event of the year. On display will be the For tickets and information newest in grain and livestock call KFRM at 1-888-550- trailers plus a full line of 5376. scales, squeeze chutes, farm Local horsemanship cli- tools and accessories to nician Scott Daily will be complement any farming op- working the horse training eration. demos twice daily. The free KFRM Market clinic is being held each day: Shoot-Out VIII Tuesday 10:00 a.m. & 4:00 Wow. Livestock produc- p.m., Wednesday 11:30 am ers are having great times, & 6:00 p.m., Thursday 10:30 and the grain producer is in a a.m. and & 2:30 p.m. Those year with good, fall produc- attending Scott Daily Horse- tion, poor wheat production, manship Clinics can register A little calf and his feathered friends soak up the autumn sun on a family farm and terrible prices. Head to in Riley County. Photo by Rachael Sullivan the Wichita Farm & Ranch Continued on page 6 Page 2 Grass & Grain, November 4, 2014 vention was designed to siren departments make let customers make larger sure you’re in a good mood purchases more easily. and make you more will- Heck, it’s got wheels and ing to spend. plenty of room. Where’s the milk? You Most supermarkets put know – what you came high-margin departments here to buy in the first Supermarket Shenanigans like floral and fresh-baked place? A couple of months ago Calliope. This fascinating goods near the front door. Supermarkets stock I took my oldest grand- little gadget makes the By John Schlageck, entertainment magazine – dairy products and other They’re located on your daughter out for her birth- sounds of wildlife in the Kansas Farm Bureau what has The Donald done right and most people essentials on the back wall Why do you think your with his hair now? shop from right to left – so you must fight your way day date. After watching great outdoors when you mom made a grocery list In case you hadn’t no- just like driving your car.