Sorghum State Podcast

With the Sorghum Connection field day series under wraps, Kansas Sorghum staff look ahead to a jam-packed schedule to the months ahead: hosting in-bound trade teams; grassroots winter summits focused on producer profitability; and annual association meetings. Tune in today!

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National Sorghum Yield Contest

Meet the newest Team Sorghum member on the latest episode of the Sorghum State Podcast! Kady Figge serves as the United Sorghum Checkoff Program's communications manager. In today's episode, she shares how her passion for agriculture and community engagement guided her from Northeast Kansas to Lubbock, Texas.

After a short hiatus, Adam and Maddy bring exciting news to their listeners: Amy France of Scott City, KS, has been named Chairwoman of National Sorghum Producers! Be sure to tune in to this week's episode to hear how leadership opportunities await sorghum growers across Kansas.

Join KSP and NSP today: https://sorghumgrowers.com/join/

Apply for Leadership Sorghum (Applications due Sept. 13, 2024): https://www.sorghumcheckoff.com/our-farmers/leadership-sorghum/

RSVP for the Sorghum Connection series: https://kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2gdnuCkMk0upad0.

As summer heats up, Adam and Maddy dive into the latest sorghum news on the Sorghum State Podcast.

This week’s episode recaps the Kansas Sorghum Association’s recent D.C. Fly-In, where leadership advocated for sorghum growers. Listeners will also learn about the outcomes of the Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission officer elections and upcoming deadlines for commissioners seeking the Eastern Tier Crop Reporting District seat.

Looking ahead, the podcast highlights must-attend industry events including Sorghum U-Wheat U in Wichita on August 13, the Kansas Ag Growth Summit in Manhattan on August 21, and the Sorghum Connection series in September.

To RSVP for Sorghum U-Wheat U, visit: https://hpj.com/suwu/

Be sure to tune into today's episode of the Sorghum State Podcast to find out what a jam-packed summer entails for both Kansas Sorghum staff and grower leaders. 

First, Adam and Maddy offer a quick recap of the state legislature as they enter their Interim Session. Then, we'll shift gears to discuss new proposed rules for crop protection tools –– essential information to keep your sorghum operation thriving.

Are you interested in serving your local community? We'll explore opportunities to join Farm Service Agency Local Committees and make a real difference.

Finally, summer is heating up, and so are the exciting events happening across Kansas! We'll provide updates and details on upcoming Kansas Sorghum events, including the Sorghum Connection series, happening in a community near you. Stay informed, stay involved, and get ready for a productive and fun-filled summer season!

As always, you can find more on our website at  www.ksgrainsorghum.org.

Kansas Grain Sorghum leaders have been focused on water conservation more than ever. Tune into today's episode to hear about our takeaways from Senate Ag roundtable events; local Water Consult meetings; and how sorghum's water-saving traits can impact farmers as well as research.

PBS NewsHour Episode featuring KGSC Chair, Brant Peterson

The Sorghum Checkoff: Chinch Bugs Emerging in Sorghum 2024

With the first day of summer just around the corner, things are heating up on the Sorghum State Podcast! This week's episode features important announcements regarding double crop agreements and the use of Chlorpyrifos, a recap of the Tulsa Port Showcase, and a small peek at what's to come from researchers within the sorghum industry. Tune in today!

Happy Friday! On today's episode, Maddy brings listeners a special edition of the Sorghum State Podcast by sitting down with Pyramid Feeds, LLC President, Earl Roemer, to expand on the overview of a research study highlighting enzyme digestive efficiency for ruminant feed rations containing grain sorghum and sorghum distiller grain solubles.

Whether you're tuning in from the planter or your laptop, give this week's Sorghum State Podcast episode a listen! Adam and Maddy are bringing you the latest updates in the ag and sorghum sectors. From matters in D.C. such as the proceedings from the House Ag Committee's Farm Bill hearing to a groundbreaking ceremony recognizing the latest innovations in infrastructure at K-State, you won't want to miss this week's episode!

This week's edition of the Sorghum State Podcast brings our listeners insight on recent vetoes from the Governor's desk; a potential Farm Bill deadline; information regarding the 2025 National Sorghum Yield Contest and a portfolio on the latest Felderhoff lab technologies. Give it a listen!