Growers Working Together
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
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
The Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission will meet on Thursday, April 24. For more information, contact Kansas Sorghum staff. Read More
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
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
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
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
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
The Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission (KGSC) will hold its winter board meeting on Thursday, January 30, at American AgCredit in Salina, KS, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Please contact staff for more information. Read More
The Sorghum Update is back in 2025! Kansas Sorghum’s Director of Communications and Outreach, Maddy Meier, brings viewers a preview of what’s to come for the 2025 Kansas Commodity Classic on Jan. 31 in Salina. Members of Kansas Sorghum Producers: Don’t forget you can RSVP for our annual membership meeting on Jan. 30 when… Read More
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
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
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
Hear from the Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission’s Secretary-Treasurer, Kevin Harris, on how his 2024 sorghum crop is looking as the sorghum harvest is in full swing south of Abilene. Read More
Kicking off the 2024 Kansas sorghum harvest updates, Jon Berning, District 2 Commissioner from Scott City, has been surprised with the yields on his operation. Stay tuned to hear more updates in the following weeks! Read More
This week, Maddy brings sorghum leaders a Crop Progress Report, where harvest has begun across Kansas. She also provides details on the Sorghum Connection Winter Series and upcoming Commodity Commission election deadlines. Read More
Tomorrow is the third and FINAL installment of the Sorghum Connection Field Days! We’ll see you in Russell tomorrow, Sept. 18 at 8:30 a.m. Before then, hear some insight from Midway District, K-State Research and Extension Crop Production Agent Craig Dinkel. Read More
This week, we’re headed to Dighton for the second installment of the #SorghumConnection field day series! Tune in to the video to hear from our co-host, Andy Hineman, to hear what attendees can expect this Wednesday, Sept. 11. Read More
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
The Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission plans to host its Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 3, at the Rockin’ K’s Conference Center in Manhattan, Kansas. The Commission plans to convene at 10:00 a.m. For more information, please contact the Kansas Grain Sorghum office at www.ksgrainsorghum.org. Read More
