By Scout Nelson
Kansas’ sorghum harvest may be coming to an end, but efforts to support producers are just beginning. The Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission and Kansas State University are teaming up for the Sorghum Connection Series, a set of three free field days in early December to provide Kansas sorghum growers with the latest research and tools to strengthen their production efforts.
Kansas leads the U.S. in sorghum production, growing approximately 46% of total acres, which translates to about 185 million bushels each year.
The field days are scheduled for December 4 in Salina, December 5 in Hays, and December 6 in Garden City. Each event starts at 8 a.m. and concludes around 3 p.m. Registration details and specific locations are available at www.ksgrainsorghum.org.
The agenda includes several informative presentations:
- Managing Chinch Bug Populations by entomologist Anthony Zukoff
- Effective Weed Management Strategies by weed management specialist Sarah Lancaster
- Unleashing Sorghum’s Potential in Pet Food by K-State’s Julia Pezzali
- Sorghum Market Outlook by agricultural economist Dan O’Brien
According to Maddy Meier, director of communications and outreach for the Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission, “the Sorghum Connection is more than just a series of events; it’s an investment in the future of sorghum production in Kansas.” By offering producers access to research and resources, the series aims to help them make informed decisions, fueling innovation in Kansas’s sorghum industry.
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Categories: Kansas, Crops, Sorghum, General