Producers Association
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
To view the 2024 double cropping blanket agreement from National Sorghum Producers, click here. 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 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
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
COLWICH, KS— The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is currently seeking nominees for multiple seats on the United Sorghum Checkoff Board, as a number of terms will be expiring as of December 2023. Each member can serve a maximum of two consecutive three-year terms. The positions to be reorganized, with current board members and… Read More
Adelaide Easter, 2023 Kansas Grain Sorghum Collegiate Policy Fellow COLWICH, KS— Adelaide Easter, a sophomore at Kansas State University studying agricultural economics and global food systems leadership, has been selected as Kansas Grain Sorghum’s collegiate policy fellow for the spring 2023 semester. “Adelaide is a great addition to the Kansas Grain Sorghum team,” Kansas Grain… Read More
The Kansas Grain Sorghum Producers Association (KGSPA) is excited to bring back our roundtable conversation events in 2022. From November 29 through 30, staff will be hosting conversations across the state to connect with KGSPA members. A complimentary meal will be provided. The schedule is as follows: November 29: Ness City | Louie’s Bar… Read More
POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE: Director of Programs, Kansas Grain Sorghum Producers Association | Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission (Kansas Sorghum) JOB SUMMARY: The Director of Programs implements Kansas Sorghum activities. Sees to communications delivery. Primary meeting and event planner. The Director of Programs also oversees the intern/fellowship program. QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated success in program management, communications and event… Read More
Parker Vulgamore, Scott City, KS MANHATTAN, KS – The Kansas Grain Sorghum Producers Association recently named Parker Vulgamore as the organization’s Collegiate Fellow for 2022. In this role, Vulgamore will assist Kansas Grain Sorghum connect smart policy solutions with farm-oriented programming at the state-level as well as assist staff of National Sorghum Producers with similar… Read More
DropXL Sorghum is a State of Kansas research investment to develop water-optimized sorghums to increase yields within drought-stressed environments. The research, which began as farmers’ vision for the future of their sorghum crop as well as their communities, is coordinated by State agencies and the Center for Sorghum Improvement, housed at Kansas State University. The… Read More
U.S. Economy and Grain Market Impacts International Grain Trade Issues Domestic Grain Supply and Demand Factors A recording of a special Grain Market Outlook Forum that was held as part of the Commodity Tailgate event at Kansas State University on Saturday, October 16th, at the International Grains Program Center on the campus. It featured: K-State… Read More
Kansas Department of Agriculture – Grain growers in eastern Kansas who plan to campaign for a seat on one of the state’s five grain commodity commissions — corn, grain sorghum, soybeans, sunflowers or wheat — should be gathering petition signatures now to meet the Nov. 30, 2021, filing deadline. The 2022 election will cover districts VII, VIII… Read More
Sorghum for BIRDS initiative showcases a deep connection between upland habitat and grain production PF/QF, USCP – Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever have partnered with the United Sorghum Checkoff Program (USCP) to offer conservation cost-share opportunities for sorghum producers in western Kansas. The new sustainability initiative – Sorghum for BIRDS (Building Innovative, Resilient, and Diverse agricultural Systems)… Read More
MANHATTAN, KS – The Kansas Department of Agriculture hosted Kansas Grain Sorghum and affiliated organizations on July 14, 2021 for the Sorghum Sector Breakout Session, a growth strategy conference apart of the annual Kansas Governors’ Summit on Agricultural Growth. Speakers included Jesse McCurry (Executive Director for the Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission and the Kansas Grain… Read More
