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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

For more information, contact: Maddy Meier Director of Communications and Outreach Kansas Grain Sorghum maddy[at]ksgrainsorghum.org Sorghum Connection Launches Field Day Series to Boost Sorghum Yields MANHATTAN, Kan. (Aug. 7, 2024) – A collaborative effort between the Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission (KGSC), Kansas State University Department of Plant Pathology, and K-State Research and Extension is bringing… Read More

  This story was originally published on the Kansas Farm Food Connection website.  Many questions run through an incoming college freshman’s mind, such as “What will my class schedule look like?” or “Will I get along with my roommate?” While preparing for the transition on campus, students might also be curious about the kind of… Read More

Recently, you may have seen more sorghum-based foods popping up on grocery store shelves. From gluten-free baking mixes to even pet food, sorghum can be found in a variety of products and is becoming a choice for many people to feed their families. As sorghum has gained popularity, many people are wondering how sorghum is… 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

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

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

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