Growers Working Together
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 (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 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
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
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
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
Hear from Maddy Meier and Dr. Rodrigo Onofre as they provide information to sorghum growers throughout the state on the upcoming Sorghum Connection series, presented by the Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission and K-State Research and Extension. Read More
For more information, contact: Maddy Meier Director of Communications and Outreach Kansas Grain Sorghum maddy[at]ksgrainsorghum.org MANHATTAN, Kan. (July 23, 2024)– The Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission (Commission) met for its 2024 summer board meeting July 16-17 in Garden City. The Commission meets quarterly to discuss funding opportunities, program development and strategy for advancing domestic and international… 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
Hear the latest from NASS’ crop progress reports as well as the results of a recent Chinese promotional mission by the U.S. Grains Council and United Sorghum Checkoff Program, provided by Maddy Meier, director of communications and outreach for Kansas Grain Sorghum. Read More
Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission Chairman, Brant Peterson, Stanton County, was featured in the June 24th episode of PBS News Hour, detailing the necessity of conserving the contents of the High Plains Aquifer. You can watch Brant’s interview beginning at the 38:37 mark at the link below. Read More
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
