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COLWICH, Kan. – At a time of distress in rural Kansas, renewable fuel remains an important asset to drive feed-grain demand and improve prospects for profitability on the farm. Recognizing the many benefits biofuels provide to the Kansas economy, agricultural industry, energy consumers and environment, Governor Laura Kelly has proclaimed the week of May 26, 2019… Read More
COLWICH – Adam York has been selected for a new position as Director of Programs for Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission and Kansas Grain Sorghum Producers Association. York joins Kansas Grain Sorghum with years of experience in federal policymaking with a focus on agriculture, energy and trade work. York’s leadership on staff in the Kansas Congressional… Read More
JOINT PRESS RELEASE For More Information Contact: Jesse McCurry Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission (785) 477-9474 [email protected] For Release Upon Receipt February 11, 2019 SEEKING NOMINATIONS FOR THE UNITED SORGHUM CHECKOFF BOARD The United Sorghum Checkoff Program Board will have four positions become vacant in December 2019,… Read More
KGSPA President Kent Winter, farmer, Andale, KS: “Mike Beam is an experienced, well-liked, and admired professional by his peers. His dedication and leadership at KLA is known far and wide to members of that organization. We thank and wish the best to Kansas Department of Agriculture Secretary Jackie McClaskey. Her leadership team was approachable and… Read More
K-State Sorghum Schools scheduled for early February 2019 A series of three K-State Sorghum Production Schools will be offered in early February to provide in-depth training targeted for sorghum producers and key-stakeholders. The schools are sponsored by Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission. The schools will cover a number of issues facing sorghum growers:… Read More
Kansas Grain Sorghum Producers Launches Own Podcast Kansas farmers have a voice through a new medium. We welcome all to find us on audio through https://www.spreaker.com/show/jesse-mccurrys-show Read More
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking nominations for positions on the United Sorghum Checkoff Program Board to fill four vacancies including one at-large producer position, two producer positions for Kansas and one producer position for Texas. The Secretary of Agriculture selects appointees from producers nominated by Certified Producer Organizations.… Read More
COLWICH, Kansas – The Kansas Grain Sorghum Producers Association (KGSPA) elected two new directors at their annual meeting last week. KGSPA board member Kent Winter of Andale was re-elected President and board member Earl Roemer, Scott City, was re-elected Vice President. Lance Russell of Hays was elected Secretary. Jeff Zortman of Fowler was elected Treasurer.… Read More
Kansas Sorghum Farmers Congratulate David Schemm as new Kansas FSA Director COLWICH, Kan. — Kansas Grain Sorghum Producers Association is pleased with the recent appointment of David Schemm, grain sorghum and wheat farmer from Sharon Springs, to his new role as Farm Service Agency’s State Executive Director for Kansas. David is admired by his peers… Read More
April 18, 2017 USDA-AMS is seeking nominations for positions on the Sorghum Checkoff board. Therefore, as Certified Producer Organizations, Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission, Kansas Grain Sorghum Producers Association and Kansas Farm Bureau will receive interested candidate inquiries and applications until COB Friday, May 5th. Kansas has 1 position to fill. Any sorghum producer can be considered.… Read More
Kansas was notified by EPA and the Kansas Department of Agriculture April 4, 2017, the Section 18 label for Transform was approved: R396-143 Transform WG Sec 18 KS Sorghum 14 March17d Read More
Kent Winter, a farmer from Andale, Kan., had the opportunity Feb. 23, 2017 to present ideas related to farm policy in Manhattan. He was part of a producer panel giving perspective to Senators Pat Roberts and Debbie Stabenow at a field hearing. Speaking on behalf of Kansas sorghum producers, Kent expressed strong support for PLC,… Read More
Kent Winter, president of KGSPA, will testify at the Senate Ag. Committee Field Hearing from the Heartland: Perspectives on the 2018 Farm Bill from Kansas. The hearing will take place in Manhattan at McCain Auditorium on Thursday Febr. 23 at 2pm. Read More
Kansas Commodity Classic Is February 8 in Manhattan The Kansas Commodity Classic, scheduled for Feb. 8 in Manhattan, will have a policy focus. The Classic is the annual convention of the Kansas Corn, Wheat and Grain Sorghum associations. The event will begin at 9 a.m. at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Manhattan on… Read More
JESSE MCCURRY TO LEAD KANSAS GRAIN SORGHUM AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COLWICH – Jesse McCurry has been selected as Executive Director of the Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission and Kansas Grain Sorghum Producers Association. McCurry is an experienced agricultural advocate, with expertise in agriculture, ethanol and public policy. He most recently worked for National Sorghum Producers and… Read More
Kansas Grain Sorghum Seeking Executive Director Kansas Grain Sorghum seeks a dynamic, motivated candidate to advance Kansas Grain Sorghum for the benefit of Kansas sorghum farmers. Successful candidates will bring knowledge of advocacy, board and program governance, board and program management, pride in success, vision, leadership, employee management, passion/energy and an understanding of Kansas agriculture… Read More
KANSAS GRAIN SORGHUM hires staff and elects new board members Kansas Grain Sorghum recently hired Pat Damman as the new Director. Damman will work to represent the Kansas sorghum industry on the state and national levels. He will be establishing, developing and maintaining strategic producer, first handler, and end-user relationships in Kansas. This includes, providing… Read More
All Kansas farmers are invited to the Kansas Commodity Classic on Friday, February 6, 2015. The Commodity Classic is the annual convention of the Kansas Corn, Wheat and Grain Sorghum Associations, and will take place at the at the Hilton Garden Inn, 410 S 3rd St, Manhattan, Kan., with registration beginning at 7:30 a.m. It is… Read More
