Kansas Sorghum Producers: Your Voice in the Field and the Capitol
Kansas Sorghum Producers (KSP) serves as the primary advocate for growers at both the state and national levels. As a grassroots organization, we provide the only registered lobbyist representing sorghum interests in the Kansas Legislature. By joining KSP, you secure a dual membership in both state and national associations, ensuring your voice reaches decision-makers in Topeka and Washington, D.C.
KSP actively lobbies on the issues that impact your bottom line, including the Farm Bill, ethanol policy, water quality, and pesticide regulations. We collaborate closely with the Kansas Department of Agriculture and the EPA to ensure regulatory bodies prioritize the needs of Kansas producers.
A core focus of our mission is protecting your access to essential crop protection tools. As a founding leader of the Triazine Network, KSP has fought since the mid-1990s to keep atrazine and other herbicides available. We demand that the EPA bases regulatory decisions on sound science, ensuring you maintain the choices necessary to manage your crops effectively.
Our Structure and History
Founded by growers for growers, KSP has championed the industry since 1976. A nine-member board represents the Northern, Central, and Southern tiers of Kansas, ensuring geographic diversity in our leadership. As the state affiliate of National Sorghum Producers (NSP), “Team Sorghum” works to expand market opportunities and strengthen the industry across the state and around the globe.