Sorghum Smart Talk

In this episode we had the opportunity to speak with Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor about the state of the ethanol industry. Prior to joining Growth Energy, Emily served as Vice President of Communications for the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) and as the Executive Director of the CHPA Educational Foundation.

Topics included the importance of E15 fuels, ethanol exports and Growth Energy's efforts on behalf of the industry. As the largest market for sorghum in the U.S., ethanol and renewables fuels move forward as a steady and important industry for sorghum producers.

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In this episode we visit with Sorghum Checkoff Executive Director Florentino Lopez about sorghum's growth potential in the aquaculture industry. The potential for sorghum use in aquaculture nutrition programs could create a new market opportunity for U.S. producers. Aquaculture is one of the fastest growing segments of the U.S. agriculture industry and is rising in popularity globally in countries like China, which represents nearly 70 percent of global fish and shellfish production. With the expanding aquaculture industry, there is an accelerated interest in discovering plant-based dietary sources like sorghum. Read more here.

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In this episode we visit with Jeff Miller of ForeFront Agronomy, LLC to discuss sorghum irrigation management. Miller discusses different tools he helps growers use and adopt to maximize their water when irrigating sorghum and other crops.

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In this episode we visit with the Meeker family to celebrate Father's Day! Craig farms in Wellington, Kansas, with his father and uncle, and together they discuss the value of a multigenerational farm. The Meekers make farming responsibly a priority to maintain a sustainable operation for future generations. Craig is also on the National Sorghum Producers board of directors.

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The Sorghum Checkoff is closing another season with NASCAR driver Austin Wayne Self and his managing partner AM Racing. Listen to NASCAR driver and sorghum advocate, Austin Wayne Self, from the track recently at Texas Motor Speedway.

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Late planting with grain sorghum could provide farmers opportunity. As wet conditions persist for farmers across the U.S., producers calculating options as major crop plant deadlines loom can listen to our special episodes this week on "Sorghum Smart Talk" about insurance considerations.

Additional Resources:

Agronomy Tips Page https://www.sorghumcheckoff.com/for-farmers/agronomy-tips

Markets Overview Page - For market related questions https://www.sorghumcheckoff.com/market-opportunities/markets-overview/

NSP News Release - Late Planting with Grain Sorghum Could Provide Farmers Opportunity https://sorghumgrowers.com/2019/05/29/late-planting-with-grain-sorghum-could-provide-farmers-opportunity/

Sorghum Management Following a Wet Winter and Spring https://www.sorghumcheckoff.com/news-and-media/newsroom/2019/04/08/sorghum-management-following-a-wet-winter-and-spring/

Preemergence Weed Control https://www.sorghumcheckoff.com/news-and-media/newsroom/2018/03/08/successful-grain-sorghum-production-requires-effective-pre-emergence-weed-control/

Fertilizing Grain Sorghum https://www.sorghumcheckoff.com/news-and-media/newsroom/2019/03/11/fertilizing-grain-sorghum/

Seeding Rate https://www.sorghumcheckoff.com/news-and-media/newsroom/2017/01/09/sorghum-seeding-rate/

Sorghum Checkoff Connections Directory https://www.sorghumcheckoff.com/connections-directory/

Late planting with grain sorghum could provide farmers opportunity. As wet conditions persist for farmers across the U.S., producers calculating options as major crop plant deadlines loom can listen to our special episodes this week on "Sorghum Smart Talk" about agronomic considerations.

Additional Resources:

Agronomy Tips Page https://www.sorghumcheckoff.com/for-farmers/agronomy-tips

Markets Overview Page - For market related questions https://www.sorghumcheckoff.com/market-opportunities/markets-overview/

NSP News Release - Late Planting with Grain Sorghum Could Provide Farmers Opportunity https://sorghumgrowers.com/2019/05/29/late-planting-with-grain-sorghum-could-provide-farmers-opportunity/

Sorghum Management Following a Wet Winter and Spring https://www.sorghumcheckoff.com/news-and-media/newsroom/2019/04/08/sorghum-management-following-a-wet-winter-and-spring/

Preemergence Weed Control https://www.sorghumcheckoff.com/news-and-media/newsroom/2018/03/08/successful-grain-sorghum-production-requires-effective-pre-emergence-weed-control/

Fertilizing Grain Sorghum https://www.sorghumcheckoff.com/news-and-media/newsroom/2019/03/11/fertilizing-grain-sorghum/

Seeding Rate https://www.sorghumcheckoff.com/news-and-media/newsroom/2017/01/09/sorghum-seeding-rate/

Sorghum Checkoff Connections Directory https://www.sorghumcheckoff.com/connections-directory/

Sorghum Checkoff Quarterly Report

2nd Quarter

Jan.-March 2019

Time Stamps:

00:10 - Welcome - Florentino Lopez, Executive Director 02:35 - Communications Direct - Jennifer Blackburn, External Affairs Director 05:45 - Crop Improvement - Justin Weinheimer, Crop Improvement Director 13:55 - Market Development - Doug Bice, Market Development Director 24:10 - Renewables - John Duff, Renewables Program Director 28:34 - From the Field - Brent Bean, Director of Agronomy 32:10 - Regional Update (East Region) - Brent Crafton, Regional Director 38:40 - Regional Update (Texas) - Shelee Padgett, Regional Director 41:06 - Regional Update (Kansas) - Zach Simon, Regional Marketing Director 45:10 - Conclusion - Shalin Pinkerton, Communications Manager

Today we honor the fallen and thank those who have served our country on this episode of Sorghum Smart Talk. Listen in as we discuss the SAVE farm program with Josh and Julia Debes from Hoisington, Kansas, as well as crop outlook for their region this year.

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In this episode we visit with Team Sorghum interns past and present. National Sorghum Producers and the Sorghum Checkoff are shaping tomorrow's leaders and investing in the next generation of agricultural advocates. Listen in to hear about their unique experiences and opportunities.

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