Growers Working Together
For more information, contact: Maddy Meier Director of Communications and Outreach Kansas Grain Sorghum maddy[at]ksgrainsorghum.org USDA Seeks Nominees for the United Sorghum Checkoff Board of Directors MANHATTAN, KS– The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking nominees for the United Sorghum Checkoff Program (USCP) board of directors. Sorghum producers within the United States who own or share… Read More
For more information, contact: Maddy Meier Director of Communications and Outreach Kansas Grain Sorghum maddy[at]ksgrainsorghum.org For Immediate Release MANHATTAN, KS (Feb. 21, 2024)– Caroline Wingert, a junior studying agricultural economics with a pre-veterinary specialty at Kansas State University, has been selected as Kansas Grain Sorghum’s 2024 Collegiate Food and Ag Policy Fellow. “We are thrilled… Read More
For more information, contact: Maddy Meier Director of Communications and Outreach Kansas Grain Sorghum maddy[at]ksgrainsorghum.org For Immediate Release Kansas Grain Sorghum Producers Association Elects New President, Officers Manhattan, KS (January 25, 2024)– At the Annual Meeting of the Kansas Grain Sorghum Producers Association (KGSPA) in late January, the association’s Board of Directors elected Shane Ohlde,… Read More
MANHATTAN, KS–Following the joint Kansas Sorghum board meetings on January 25th, the KGSPA board will host its annual meeting, starting at approximately 3:30 p.m. at the American AgCredit Office (925 W. Magnolia Rd, Salina, KS, 67401). All association members are encouraged to attend the annual meeting to hear updates, discuss and adopt 2024 policy resolutions,… Read More
For more information, contact: Maddy Meier Director of Programs Kansas Grain Sorghum maddy[at]ksgrainsorghum.org For Immediate Release Manhattan, KS (January 10, 2024)– Today, the Kansas Grain Sorghum Producers Association (KGSPA) and Commission (KGSC) are excited to announce Adam York will assume the role as Kansas Sorghum’s new CEO. Adam brings a strong policy and leadership background… Read More
Last week, National Sorghum Producers (NSP) announced the winners of the 2023 National Sorghum Yield Contest. Award areas for the contest include the following divisions, divided by the East and West regions: Irrigated, Dryland No-Till, and Dryland Tillage. A division dedicated to a food grade yield winner is awarded across both divisions. The winners of… Read More
COLWICH, KS– The Kansas Grain Sorghum Producers Association (KGSPA) has recently announced its newest membership campaign. Inspired by the Kansas Grain Sorghum tagline, Growers Working Together, the Grow With Us Membership Campaign will benefit both new and current members by enhancing the network of sorghum growers across the state, and in turn, will allow them to… Read More
September 5, 2023 Colwich, KS–The Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission (the KGSC) will invest approximately $1.79 million into programs of sorghum promotion, research, information, industry information, foreign and domestic marketing, and producer communications during fiscal year 2024, subject to USDA approval. In action at its September 1, 2023, budget board meeting in Manhattan, Kansas, the KGSC… Read More
Brant Peterson accepts his award during the 2022 NSP Yield Contest banquet in Orlando, Fl. Photo credit: National Sorghum Producers July 27, 2023 Colwich, KS– Brant Peterson of Johnson, Kansas, was elected to serve as the newest chairman of the Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission (KGSC) during last week’s annual summer board meeting in Hays. … Read More
Colwich, KS– As grain sorghum continues to emerge in conversation topics across a variety of sectors, it’s no surprise that demand for the crop continues to rise on an international level. In mid-June, the United Sorghum Checkoff Program (USCP), in partnership with the U.S. Grains Council (USGC), hosted Export Sorghum— a conference designed to connect … Read More
Mark your calendars! The High Plains Journal has announced that Sorghum U, which will be held in conjunction with Wheat U, will take place on August 9, 2023 in Wichita, Kansas, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel. Aside from a variety of compelling breakout sessions and a producer-led discussion panel, highlighted guest speakers will consist… Read More
Colwich, KS– The Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission will be hosting a virtual board meeting via Zoom on Monday, April 10. Contact staff for more information. Read More
COLWICH, KS— The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is currently seeking nominees for multiple seats on the United Sorghum Checkoff Board, as a number of terms will be expiring as of December 2023. Each member can serve a maximum of two consecutive three-year terms. The positions to be reorganized, with current board members and… Read More
Adelaide Easter, 2023 Kansas Grain Sorghum Collegiate Policy Fellow COLWICH, KS— Adelaide Easter, a sophomore at Kansas State University studying agricultural economics and global food systems leadership, has been selected as Kansas Grain Sorghum’s collegiate policy fellow for the spring 2023 semester. “Adelaide is a great addition to the Kansas Grain Sorghum team,” Kansas Grain… Read More
The Kansas Grain Sorghum Producers Association (KGSPA) is excited to bring back our roundtable conversation events in 2022. From November 29 through 30, staff will be hosting conversations across the state to connect with KGSPA members. A complimentary meal will be provided. The schedule is as follows: November 29: Ness City | Louie’s Bar… Read More
COLWICH, KS—The Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission (KGSC) will invest approximately $1,370,384 into programs of sorghum promotion, research market development and education during fiscal 2023, subject to USDA approval. In action at the KGSC funding budget board meeting on Sept. 1 in Great Bend, Kansas, the staff and research committee delivered proposed projects and the full… Read More
Kansas Grain Sorghum staff members each took the opportunity to represent the organization at two recent events: the annual U.S. Grains Council Meeting in Sacramento, CA, and Syngenta’s Leadership At Its Best Conference held in Washington, D.C. Director of Programs Maddy Meier attended Syngenta’s Leadership At Its Best Conference, held July 25-29. Beginning in Raleigh,… Read More
