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January 25, 2021

Leadership Kansas Launches New Leadership Game and Parks partners with Grow Nebraska for centennial year swag Outdoors fans now can manager. “This also is “We are grateful to Program for Young Professionals show their Nebraska a great way to support Leadership Kansas, one of the country's oldest and most distinguished statewide leadership programs, announced today it has launched a new program aimed at the state's young professionals - Kansas Emerging Leaders (KEL).

"Similar to Leadership Kansas, KEL will provide young professionals the opportunity to learn about the many aspects of our great state and the many opportunitities it offers. And how past, present, and future challenges impact its regions and

communities," said Leadership Kansas Executive Director Jeff Chapman. "The program also will partner participants with mentors and provide leadership skills training so they have the knowledge and tools to lead our state to a bright and successful future. We want these young leaders to learn about Kansas and why they should remain here for the future."

Chapman said KEL was developed based on feedback from the more than 1,400 Leadership Kansas alumni who

believed the state needed a leadership program for Kansans between 22 32 years old.

Eligibility requirements include: --Must work or live in Kansas. --Must be an outstanding leader, already involved in campus or community programs. --Must express an interest to stay in Kansas and become more involved. Nominations for KEL's 2021 class may be submitted at www.LeadershipKansas.org/ nominate-KEL until April 15th.

parks pride with merchandise celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission parks system.

A variety of items, from camper favorites to collectibles, will be available online through Grow Nebraska. Find a direct link to the shop through YourNebraskaParks100.org/merchandise. “The partnership with Grow Nebraska is a great one, and one that will help get these commemorative products in outdoor enthusiasts’ hands — no matter where they live,” said Margot Desrocher, parks program

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our amazing Nebraska park system, a system that belongs to the people of the state.”

Proceeds from the sales will go to the parks’ fund for improvement projects, including improved infrastructure, new amenities and added accessibility.

work with Nebraska Game and Parks on offering gift items that celebrate the 100th anniversary of the state park system,” said Janell Anderson-Ehrke, GROW Nebraska Foundation CEO. “This is a very exciting project.”

Additional merchanThe initial prod- dise is expected to be uct launch includes added throughout the high-quality vinyl centennial year. stickers featuring the Nebraska State Parks centennial logo; ironon patches; and a special-edition commemorative coin. Coming soon are T-shirts, fanny packs, coffee mugs, water bottles, flying discs, coasters, hats and 12 other collectible coin designs.

The centennial celebration, themed “Your Memories, Your Adventures, Your Parks,” honors the park system’s legacy while also looking to its bright future. To learn more, visit YourNebraskaParks100.org.

Nebraska Sorghum's Blum Appointed to USDA Trade Advisory Committee Nebraska Sorghum's Executive Director Nate Blum was appointed this week to the USDA Agricultural Trade Advisory Committee (ATAC) for Grains, Feed, Oilseeds and Planting Seeds. Blum will represent sorghum alongside existing committee member Patrick Wade who works for Texas Grain Sorghum Producers. Mem-

bers the ATAC committee will provide technical advice and guidance from the perspective of their respective sectors to the office of the U.S. Trade Representative. National Sorghum Producers congratulates Blum on his appointment and has great confidence in sorghum's representation on the ATAC committee through these individuals.

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United Soybean Board Partnership Launches Pilot Phase of Sustainably Grown U.S. Soy Mark New mark offers opportunities to differentiate products made with sustainably grown U.S. soybeans.

U.S. soy is taking a big step to make its mark as a global leader in sustainability. From January 19 through March 19, the United Soybean Board is teaming up with partners from Soylent and DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences in a pilot program identifying their products and ingredients as being made with sustainably grown U.S. soy. The companies will use the new Sustainably Grown U.S. Soy mark, which recognizes soy ingredients that have originated from a system of continuous improvement. The goal of this food industry innovation is to improve sustainability in product supply chains from farm to fork. “It feels good knowing that when I grow this nutrient-dense protein, I am not only helping the food industry feed millions of families across the country sustainably

but also contributing to a cleaner planet for the next generation,” said USB farmer-leader Belinda Burrier, who grows soybeans in Maryland.

tal regulations. --Protect highly erodible soils and wetlands. --Were grown on family farms with responsible labor practices.

The Sustainably Grown U.S. Soy mark is based on a national system of sustainability and conservation laws and regulations and farmer participation in the U.S. Farm Program. It seeks to increase demand for soybeans grown by U.S. farmers who commit to practices such as conservation tillage, cover crops and responsible nutrient management (e.g., right source, right rate, right time and right place). The Sustainably Grown U.S. Soy mark applies to those soybean acres grown under best practices on-farm.

Across the U.S., soybean farmers like Burrier are focused on being good stewards of natural resources and have been utilizing sustainable practices on their farms for years. U.S. soybean production benefits from robust conservation programs to reduce soil erosion and protect water quality. These standards, combined with careful implementation of best practices, are observed by more than 300,000 of the nation’s soybean farmers.

Products carrying the mark contain soy ingredients that: --Were grown in the United States. --Are compliant with all U.S. environmen-

In order to increase the perception of soy as a sustainable ingredient, the soy checkoff is bringing the sustainability of U.S. soy front and center to end-user marketing and sustainability teams. USB and U.S. soybean farmers are

building connections with important decision-makers who promote products to consumers and ultimately build soy demand. “DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences is proud to partner with USB and Soylent in developing the Sustainably Grown U.S. Soy mark, which represents the many ways that U.S. soybean farmers are working to ensure that U.S. soy sets the global benchmark for sustainable plant protein production,” said Tony Andrew, Protein Solutions Business Unit Leader at DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences. Sustainable ingredients won’t just help food companies and industrial partners meet their sustainability goals but their business goals too, as consumer preference for sustainable U.S.grown products continues to increase. According to USB’s 27th annual Food Industry Insights survey, when a product is associat-

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ed with the Sustainably Grown U.S. Soy mark, the majority of consumers (nearly 70%) familiar with sustainable farming said they would be more likely to purchase the product — showing a strong correlation between the mark and consumer sales. The mark also assures customers that soy used in ingredients was grown in the U.S. on family farms with responsible labor practices and compliant with all U.S. environmental regulations. "It’s an honor to be one of the first companies to receive the Sustainably Grown U.S. Soy mark,” said Demir Vangelov, CEO of Soylent. “For years, we have created market-leading products rooted in science and sustainability, so it was important to us to be a part of this pilot.” After the pilot program, USB anticipates making the mark available to other interested companies.

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PAGE 3 Requests to use the Sustainably Grown U.S. Soy mark will be accepted through a USB-managed portal. To participate, the customer will provide an overview of their supply chain, which will be reviewed by a third-party auditor. The percentage of soy used by end product will be measured and applied against supply standards on a mass balance basis. To learn more about the Sustainably Grown U.S. Soy mark, please visit www.sustainableussoymark. com.

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January 25, 2021

Commodity Classic Announces Dates of its Digital “Special Edition” for 2021

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to the generous support of sponsors. All other registrants and farmers after the first 5,000 will be charged $20. The registration covers all online educational sessions and events, as well as access to all archived sessions through April 30, 2021. In October, Commod-

ity Classic announced that it was pivoting to a digital event due to restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2021 Commodity Classic, originally scheduled for San Antonio, Texas, in early March, is the Silver Anniversary of America’s largest farmer-owned, farmer-focused agricultural and education-

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Most Recent COVID Package Provides PPP Amendments to Round 1 and additions for Round 2 The most recent stimulus package passed by Congress reauthorized the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) so remaining funds from last year could be used, and new funds were provided for a new round for those who can document deep losses in 2020 as well. Enrollment opened this week for some smaller banks and larger banks will follow close behind. For the remaining funds ($140 billion) from the first round of the pro-

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gram, modifications were included to better assist smaller farmers and ranchers with few or no additional employees who file a schedule F for tax purposes. In the past, farmers and ranchers were required to use net profit, line 34, on the schedule F to determine payroll for an operation with a no employee payroll. This has now been changed to allow farmers to use gross income, line 9, instead for their personal payroll for the purposes of self-employment. If a

producer’s gross income is higher than $100,000, the producer will be limited to $100,000 to calculate salary, which effectively means one may qualify for a PPP loan of up to $20,833. Consistent with the past, this loan will be forgiven if certain conditions are met. This calculation changes if the operation has an employee payroll.

industries and small businesses outside of agriculture. An additional requirement for the second round of PPP loans is obtaining a first round loan and using the full loan amount. Most farmers who can benefit from these provisions will be modifying their first loan or taking out an initial PPP loan under the new calculation.

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Where Do We Go From Here? By Patsy L. Maddy Twin Creeks Extension District 4-H Youth Development Agent

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Tony Piloseno, an Ohio State University senior, took a part-time job working at a local Sherwin-Williams store a few years ago. Unlike many employed college students, he actually enjoyed his work. In fact, he loved it so much he started a TikTok account just to show off all the amazing colors that can be made by mixing Sherwin-Williams paint. People were so attracted to Tony’s posts he rapidly grew a massive following. As of today, his @tonesterpaints account has over 1.5 million followers and 26 million likes. As his “tribe” mushroomed, Tony realized he was onto something and told his employers that the viral account is an example of what Sherwin-Williams could do

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Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Mason Barta, football family, part 3

By Ron Wilson, director of the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development at Kansas State University.

During the last two weeks, we’ve learned about the Barta family and their success in Kansas football. Today, in the conclusion of this three-part series, we’ll learn about the youngest branch on this football family tree. Many thanks to K-State Sports Information and writer Austin Siegel for the following information. Previously, we’ve learned about coach Roger Barta at Smith Center and his son Brooks Barta. Both Bartas became successful coaches. Today we’ll learn about the third generation in this remarkable football family. Mason Barta is the son of Brooks and Tonya Barta and the grandson of Roger and Pam. He grew up at Holton where he was coached by his father and finished his high school career as the top-ranked outside linebacker in the state of Kansas. When it came to his collegiate football career, his father’s alma mater, Kansas State University, was one of the obvious choices. Mason Barta remembers climbing the steps of the old Vanier Family Football Complex when he was a kid. His dad seemed to know everyone in the building. After his dad renewed old acquaintances, Mason walked into coach Bill Snyder’s

office for the first time. “(Coach Snyder) hung up the phone when my dad came in and we just sat down and talked about life,” Mason said. “I thought that was amazing. This program doesn't forget about the guys that come through here.” As Mason’s high school career progressed, the recruiting process picked up. “You could start your career with a Barta and end your career with a Barta,” Brooks told coach Snyder. That's exactly how it played out. Mason chose to come to K-State and became a key contributor at fullback. “We wanted Mason to choose what was best for him," Brooks Barta said. “Of course, as his parents we were just excited because he was going to be close to home,” Brooks said. It also made for some interesting phone calls as Mason Barta adjusted to the demands of Big 12 football and a coach with Big 12-level expectations for his players. “I would call home and be like, ‘Man, Coach Snyder is really on me this week.’ Stuff like that," Mason said. “And my dad would be like, ‘I know exactly what you're talking about.’ But it built a lot of character and it was cool to experience the same things that my dad went through.” Mason continued to excel after coach Snyder retired and Chris Klieman took the helm as head coach. As a full-

back and blocker, Mason was a key contributor to K-State’s running game. In 2019, he helped K-State achieve 178 rushing yards per game, fourth-highest in the Big 12, and helped the Wildcats score 29 rushing touchdowns, the third-highest in the Big 12. He contributed again in 2020, helping propel K-State to a 55-14 victory over KU. One special highlight was in the Oklahoma game when he made the swing-out block that sprung Deuce Vaughn loose for a game-tying touchdown. That would prove to be one

of the defining moments of an upset over the third-ranked Sooners. Mason also has followed his father’s footsteps in achieving academic success, being named a Second Team Academic All-Big 12 honoree. Mason definitely adds to the hometown Kansas flavor of the K-State program. He is one of 54 Kansans, more than double the number of players from anywhere else in the country. Of course, his hometown is Holton, a rural community of 3,329 people. Now, that’s rural. Mason also has a

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unique perspective on how his father and grandfather didn’t just coach football but prepared their players for life. “They want to coach their players to not just be good football players, but to be men of faith and family,” Mason said. “I know that my grandfather and my dad really coach that family aspect.” This concludes our three-part series on the Barta family of Kansas football fame. We commend Roger, Brooks and Mason Barta and all their families for making a difference in football and in life. This family tree has deep roots in football.

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Mechanic B&B Redi-Mix, Inc. Phillipsburg, KS Pay: Full-Time