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Sorghum Connection Series Extends Support to Kansas Growers with Winter Series

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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 to new, current, or returning sorghum farmers across Kansas.

Building on the success of its field day series earlier in the Fall, which focused on stalk rot prevention and producer profitability, the Sorghum Connection team offers an additional layer of multiple single-day events across central and western Kansas. The Winter Series will dive deeper into key topics gleaned from the field days’ harvest data alongside timely and relevant information from subject matter experts. These events will be held on the following dates and locations:

December 4th in Salina: Saline County 4-H Building (900 Greeley Ave., Salina, KS 67401)

December 5th in Hays: K-State Western Kansas Research and Extension Agricultural Research Center (1232 240th Ave., Hays, KS 67601)

December 6th in Garden City: K-State Southwest Research and Extension Center (4500 E. Mary St, Garden City, KS 67846)

Attendees will gain valuable insights from subject matter experts at Kansas State University on critical topics:

  • Managing Chinch Bug Populations, presented by Anthony Zukoff
  • Effective Weed Management Strategies, presented by Sarah Lancaster
  • Unleashing the Potential of Sorghum in the Pet Food Industry  presented by Julia Pezzali
  • Navigating the Sorghum Market Outlook, presented by Dan O’Brien

“The Sorghum Connection Series is more than just a series of events; it’s an investment in the future of sorghum production in Kansas through relevant farmer-stakeholder communication,” says Maddy Meier, KGSC’s director of communications and outreach. “By providing growers with access to the latest research and information, we are working to empower today’s modern sorghum farmer to make informed decisions and drive innovation in the heart of sorghum country.”

Each event begins with registration at 8:00 AM and concludes at approximately 3:00 PM. There is no cost to attend, but it is requested that you register in advance here.

The Sorghum Connection Series offers a unique opportunity for Kansas sorghum growers to connect, learn, and stay ahead of the curve. Don’t miss this chance to cultivate success in the year ahead!

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The Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission is committed to sorghum promotion, research, and information designed to strengthen, expand and develop new foreign and domestic markets for sorghum.