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KAP Makes Canada Grain Act Review Submission

Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) has made a submission to the Canada Grain Act review.

"I think the overall messaging is that through committee meetings and consultations and producer engagement, I would say the vast majority of producers want to see the grain commission maintain its role and be able to be oversight for the grain industry. I think the primary concern is to protect producers' rights and interests," commented KAP President Bill Campbell. "We deal with a few things with regards to the grading and the dockage, some of those aspects. There's the mandate of enforcement of the powers that the grain commission has. Also producer protection payments with regards to licensing of facilities."

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Nebraska Lawmakers are back to work and while the session just started, the clock is ticking. The state faces a projected 470-million-dollar shortfall that must be addressed within 60 days. Steve White reports from the capitol where he says tax relief for Ag producers remains a priority but will be a challenge.