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From Farm to Fido: Sorghum Industry Hosts Pet Food Delegation in Kansas

  Last week, the Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission in collaboration with the U.S. Grains Council, IGP Institute at Kansas State University, and United Sorghum Checkoff Program hosted a high-impact trade team from several Latin American countries interested in U.S. sorghum for pet food products. U.S. sorghum packs a powerhouse nutritional profile and remains a top… Read More

Sorghum Update | April 22, 2025

Big news is breaking for the Kansas sorghum industry: the State of Kansas is investing $1 million into the future of this water-smart crop through the Collaborative Sorghum Investment Program (CSIP), led by Kansas Sorghum Producers. Housed at Kansas State University, CSIP has been a game-changer since 2016, and with new matching support from the… Read More

Kansas Sorghum Producers Champion Multi-Million Investment in Sorghum Improvement

For more information, contact: Maddy Meier Director of Communications and Outreach Kansas Grain Sorghum maddy[at]ksgrainsorghum.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kansas Sorghum Producers Champion Multi-Million Investment in Sorghum Improvement MANHATTAN, Kan. – Under the leadership of the Kansas Sorghum Producers Association (KSP), the State of Kansas will invest a $1 million public commitment into the Collaborative Sorghum… Read More

Sorghum Update | April 7, 2025

Welcome back to another Sorghum Update, powered by the Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission! In this episode: The USDA’s Prospective Plantings Report is out — Kansas sorghum acreage is projected at 3.10 million acres in 2025, up 3% from last year. The Kansas Department of Agriculture has announced new leadership updates for the Kansas Grain Sorghum… Read More

Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission Election Results for Eastern Districts

For more information, contact: Maddy Meier Director of Communications and Outreach Kansas Grain Sorghum maddy[at]ksgrainsorghum.org Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission Election Results for Eastern Districts MANHATTAN, KS (April 7, 2025)–The Kansas Department of Agriculture has announced the results of elections for the state’s five grain commodity commissions: grain sorghum, corn, soybeans, sunflowers, and wheat. These grower… Read More

Sorghum Update | March 11, 2025

With rising input costs and fluctuating prices, every decision counts. Director of Communications and Outreach, Maddy Meier, brings you highlights straight from the Sorghum Checkoff’s latest Agronomy Insight Articles, written by Dr. Brent Bean. Making strategic choices like proper hybrid selection, splitting nitrogen application, and optimizing seeding rates can save money without sacrificing yield, while… Read More

Sorghum Update | February 24, 2025

The Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission is committed to advancing sorghum’s presence in global markets. Commission leaders attended the U.S. Grains Council’s 22nd International Marketing Conference in Austin, Texas, where industry leaders gathered to shape global trade strategies and explore new opportunities for sorghum, ethanol, and feed grains. USGC Chairwoman Verity Ulibarri set the stage with… Read More

Andrew Le Selected as Kansas Sorghum Producers’ 2025 Collegiate Fellow

For more information, contact: Maddy Meier Director of Communications and Outreach Kansas Grain Sorghum maddy[at]ksgrainsorghum.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MANHATTAN, Kan.– Kansas Sorghum Producers is pleased to announce the selection of Andrew Le as the organization’s 2025 Collegiate Fellow. Le, a second-year student at Kansas State University, is pursuing a political science degree with a public… Read More

India Trade Delegation Visits Kansas to Strengthen Ties to Sorghum

In collaboration with the International Grains Program (IGP) at Kansas State University, the United Sorghum Checkoff Program (USCP), the U.S. Grains Council (USGC), and the Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission hosted a trade delegation from India in Manhattan,  as they attended a short-course to learn more about sorghum’s role as an ingredient in poultry rations, along with… Read More

Sorghum Connection Series Extends Support to Kansas Growers with Winter Series

As sorghum harvest in Kansas continues to gain momentum, the Sorghum Connection Series remains committed to empowering the state’s sorghum industry.  Launched in September in conjunction with the Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission (KGSC), K-State Research and Extension and the K-State Department of Plant Pathology, this innovative and engaging programming provides a comprehensive Winter educational program… Read More

Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission Charges into FY25 with New Budget Allocations

For more information, contact: Maddy Meier Director of Communications and Outreach Kansas Grain Sorghum maddy[at]ksgrainsorghum.org Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission Charges into FY25 with New Budget Allocations Manhattan, KS (Sept. 6, 2024)– The Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission (Commission) met in  Manhattan, Kansas on Sept. 3 to consider funding allocations for its Fiscal Year 2025 budget, beginning… Read More