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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
For more information, contact: Maddy Meier Director of Communications and Outreach Kansas Grain Sorghum maddy[at]ksgrainsorghum.org COLWICH, KS (May 28, 2024)–In response to Governor Laura Kelly’s five guidelines of the Kansas Water Plan, the Kansas Water Authority (KWA) has been tasked with developing a strategic plan to be implemented before the 2025 legislative session. The Kansas… 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
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
For more information, contact: Maddy Meier Director of Communications and Outreach Kansas Grain Sorghum maddy[at]ksgrainsorghum.org Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission to Host April Board Meeting COLWICH, KS– The Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission (KGSC) will hold a board meeting on Tuesday, April 16, and will convene at 8:00 a.m. CST. For more information, please visit www.ksgrainsorghum.org/contact. ###… Read More
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
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
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
