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Kansas Sorghum Seeks Director of Programs

POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE: Director of Programs, Kansas Grain Sorghum Producers Association | Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission (Kansas Sorghum) JOB SUMMARY: The Director of Programs implements Kansas Sorghum activities. Sees to communications delivery. Primary meeting and event planner. The Director of Programs also oversees the intern/fellowship program. QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated success in program management, communications and event… Read More

Governor Laura Kelly Proclaims the Week of May 26 Biofuels Week

COLWICH, Kan. – At a time of distress in rural Kansas, renewable fuel remains an important asset to drive feed-grain demand and improve prospects for profitability on the farm. Recognizing the many benefits biofuels provide to the Kansas economy, agricultural industry, energy consumers and environment, Governor Laura Kelly has proclaimed the week of May 26, 2019… Read More

Adam York Named New Program Director at Kansas Sorghum

COLWICH – Adam York has been selected for a new position as Program Director for Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission and Kansas Grain Sorghum Producers Association. York joins Kansas Grain Sorghum with years of experience in federal policymaking with a focus on agriculture, energy and trade work. York’s leadership on staff in the Kansas Congressional delegation… Read More

Now Hiring: Senior Manager for Program Excellence

Kansas Sorghum is seeking candidates now for a new position – Job Description – KS Grain Sorghum Job Summary implements change through program and project delivery critical team member creative value producer monitors outcomes and helps improve profit scenario for KS sorghum farmers If interested immediately send a Cover Letter, Resume and 3 References to… Read More

SEEKING NOMINATIONS FOR THE UNITED SORGHUM CHECKOFF BOARD

JOINT PRESS RELEASE              For More Information Contact: Jesse McCurry Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission (785) 477-9474 [email protected]     For Release Upon Receipt                                         February 11, 2019   SEEKING NOMINATIONS FOR THE UNITED SORGHUM CHECKOFF BOARD   The United Sorghum Checkoff Program Board will have four positions become vacant in December 2019,… Read More

A Statement on Mike Beam Announcement – Kansas Dept. of Agriculture

KGSPA President Kent Winter, farmer, Andale, KS: “Mike Beam is an experienced, well-liked, and admired professional by his peers. His dedication and leadership at KLA is known far and wide to members of that organization. We thank and wish the best to Kansas Department of Agriculture Secretary Jackie McClaskey. Her leadership team was approachable and… Read More

K-State Sorghum Schools scheduled for early February 2019

K-State Sorghum Schools scheduled for early February 2019   A series of three K-State Sorghum Production Schools will be offered in early February to provide in-depth training targeted for sorghum producers and key-stakeholders. The schools are sponsored by Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission.     The schools will cover a number of issues facing sorghum growers:… Read More

Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission Invests in Market Development and Research

PRESS RELEASE Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission   For More Information Contact: Jesse McCurry Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission (785) 477-9474 [email protected] For Immediate Release   Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission Invests in Market Development and Research   The Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission approved their FY19 budget authorizing $953,858 in overall investment. Despite a challenging budget year, the… Read More

Kansas Agriculture Groups Seek Nominations for United Sorghum Checkoff Board

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking nominations for positions on the United Sorghum Checkoff Program Board to fill four vacancies including one at-large producer position, two producer positions for Kansas and one producer position for Texas. The Secretary of Agriculture selects appointees from producers nominated by Certified Producer Organizations.… Read More

KGSPA Elects Officers, New Directors

COLWICH, Kansas – The Kansas Grain Sorghum Producers Association (KGSPA) elected two new directors at their annual meeting last week. KGSPA board member Kent Winter of Andale was re-elected President and board member Earl Roemer, Scott City, was re-elected Vice President. Lance Russell of Hays was elected Secretary. Jeff Zortman of Fowler was elected Treasurer.… Read More

Kansas Sorghum Farmers Congratulate David Schemm as new Kansas FSA Director COLWICH, Kan. — Kansas Grain Sorghum Producers Association is pleased with the recent appointment of David Schemm, grain sorghum and wheat farmer from Sharon Springs, to his new role as Farm Service Agency’s State Executive Director for Kansas. David is admired by his peers… Read More

Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission Invests nearly $1 million to improve Crop The Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission board of directors invested heavily to fund proposals targeted at furthering sorghum growers productivity and demand. The commitment, which was approved during the Sept. 13 board meeting, concludes the request for proposals cycle that began April 2017. The Kansas… Read More

Kansas Seeks Candidates for United Sorghum Checkoff Board

April 18, 2017 USDA-AMS is seeking nominations for positions on the Sorghum Checkoff board. Therefore, as Certified Producer Organizations, Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission, Kansas Grain Sorghum Producers Association and Kansas Farm Bureau will receive interested candidate inquiries and applications until COB Friday, May 5th. Kansas has 1 position to fill. Any sorghum producer can be considered.… Read More

KGSPA President Winter Testifies Before Senate Ag. Committee

Kent Winter, a farmer from Andale, Kan., had the opportunity Feb. 23, 2017 to present ideas related to farm policy in Manhattan. He was part of a producer panel giving perspective to Senators Pat Roberts and Debbie Stabenow at a field hearing. Speaking on behalf of Kansas sorghum producers, Kent expressed strong support for PLC,… Read More