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Kansas Sorghum Producers Champion Multi-Million Investment in Sorghum Improvement

Posted on 04/14/2025 by Maddy Meier

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

KSP Releases 2024 Annual Report Entitled “Accelerating Progress”

Posted on 01/15/2025 by Adam York

The leadership and staff of the Kansas Sorghum Producers (KSP) are pleased to present its 2024 Annual Report, based on the theme and entitled Accelerating Progress, a comprehensive overview of the organization’s achievements and ongoing initiatives. In this report, you will find: A message from KSP’s new President, Shane Ohlde, discussing how our organization has made… Read More

Andrew Le Selected as Kansas Sorghum Producers’ 2025 Collegiate Fellow

Posted on 01/10/2025 by Maddy Meier

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

Still Time to Act on Double Cropping Sorghum in Kansas Counties

Posted on 06/14/2024 by Maddy Meier

For producers in central and eastern Kansas counties, you can now apply for a written agreement with your insurance agent with no history of double cropping. This agreement would need to be done by July 15, but you want to get it done as quickly as possible to avoid the rush and growing season inspection… Read More

2024 Double Cropping Blanket Agreement

Posted on 06/14/2024 by Maddy Meier

To view the 2024 double cropping blanket agreement from National Sorghum Producers, click here. Read More

From Soil to The Skies: Airline, Commodity Groups Push for Recognition of Producers’ Role in Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Posted on 04/24/2024 by Adam York

A key effort to highlight the American farmer’s role in the production of sustainable aviation fuels has taken flight. Many airline and agricultural organizations, including Kansas Sorghum Producers, American Airlines and the Renewable Fuels Association, signed onto a letter to the U.S. House and Senate Agriculture Committee Chairs and Ranking Members urging for recognition of… Read More

USDA Seeks Nominees for the United Sorghum Checkoff Program

Posted on 03/14/2024 by Maddy Meier

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

Kansas Grain Sorghum Selects Caroline Wingert (KSU ’25) as Fifth Collegiate Policy Fellow

Posted on 02/21/2024 by Maddy Meier

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

Kansas Sorghum Producers Host 2024 Day at the Statehouse

Posted on 02/07/2024 by Adam York

Kansas Grain Sorghum Producers Association leadership, staff, and membership hosted their annual Sorghum Day at the Statehouse on February 6, 2024 and met with key legislators on policy priorities important to sorghum producers in Kansas. Arriving at the Statehouse fresh from the Association’s recent board reorganization and 2024 policy resolution updates, President Shane Ohlde (Palmer),… Read More

Kansas Grain Sorghum Producers Association Elects New President, Officers

Posted on 01/30/2024 by Maddy Meier

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

2024 KGSPA Annual Meeting Notice

Posted on 01/11/2024 by Maddy Meier

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

National Sorghum Producers Crowns Yield Contest Champions

Posted on 12/19/2023 by Maddy Meier

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

Kansas Grain Sorghum Producers Association Launches Membership Recruitment Campaign

Posted on 10/02/2023 by Maddy Meier

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

USDA Seeks Nominees for United Sorghum Checkoff Board

Posted on 03/29/2023 by Maddy Meier

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

Kansas Grain Sorghum Selects 2023 Collegiate Policy Fellow

Posted on 02/27/2023 by Maddy Meier

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

2022 Roundtable Conversations: RSVP Today!

Posted on 11/14/2022 by Maddy Meier

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

Kansas Sorghum Seeks Director of Programs

Posted on 02/09/2022 by Jesse McCurry

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

Parker Vulgamore Named New Kansas Grain Sorghum Collegiate Fellow for 2022

Posted on 01/10/2022 by Adam York

Parker Vulgamore, Scott City, KS MANHATTAN, KS – The Kansas Grain Sorghum Producers Association recently named Parker Vulgamore as the organization’s Collegiate Fellow for 2022. In this role, Vulgamore will assist Kansas Grain Sorghum connect smart policy solutions with farm-oriented programming at the state-level as well as assist staff of National Sorghum Producers with similar… Read More

KS Grain Sorghum Highlights State of Kansas Sorghum Research, DropXL Trait Technology

Posted on 11/24/2021 by Adam York

DropXL Sorghum is a State of Kansas research investment to develop water-optimized sorghums to increase yields within drought-stressed environments. The research, which began as farmers’ vision for the future of their sorghum crop as well as their communities, is coordinated by State agencies and the Center for Sorghum Improvement, housed at Kansas State University. The… Read More

IGP Institute Holds Special Grain Market Outlook Forum at KSU Commodity Tailgate, Sponsored by the Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission

Posted on 10/22/2021 by Adam York

U.S. Economy and Grain Market Impacts International Grain Trade Issues Domestic Grain Supply and Demand Factors A recording of a special Grain Market Outlook Forum that was held as part of the Commodity Tailgate event at Kansas State University on Saturday, October 16th, at the International Grains Program Center on the campus. It featured: K-State… Read More