Sorghum State Podcast

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...

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 operatio...

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 t...

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! 

Another Friday, another episode of the Sorghum State Podcast! Kansas Sorghum's 2024 Collegiate Policy Fellow, Caroline Wingert, joins Maddy as co-host on today's episode to share her experiences with the organization; an announcement on our newest industry partner, and exciting events on behalf of the Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission you won't want to miss. Tune in today!

This week, Adam and Maddy update their listeners on their takeaways of the recent Sorghum Improvement Conference of North America; give notice on scholarship opportunities on behalf of the National Sorghum Foundation for collegiate scholars; and announce results of the Kansas Department of Agriculture's commodity election results. Interested in having us tell your sorghum story? Kansas Grain Sorgh...

This week, tune into the Sorghum State Podcast to hear more about Kansas Grain Sorghum CEO Adam York’s experience with the KARL Program with his recent trip to Spain; the success of current and former Collegiate Policy Fellows; and the upcoming Sorghum Improvement Conference of North America.  To suggest podcast topics or to provide feedback,  be sure to visit our website at ksgrainsorghum.org/con...

Returning from Commodity Classic, Kansas Grain Sorghum CEO Adam York and Director of Communications and Outreach Maddy Meier are excited to bring listeners the relaunch of the Sorghum State Podcast! Follow along as Adam and Maddy provide a background of recent happenings from the organization, updates from Topeka, and other upcoming industry events, such as the new Sorghum Connection series and mo...