By Scout Nelson
The Kansas Department of Agriculture has officially announced the results of the 2025 elections for the state’s five grower-led grain commodity commissions: corn, grain sorghum, soybeans, sunflowers, and wheat. These elections were conducted in Districts VII, VIII, and IX, covering the eastern region of Kansas.
Kansas Corn Commission
District VII: Griff Howard, Hiawatha
District VIII: JD Hanna, Silver Lake
District IX: Chad Epler, Columbus
Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission
District VII: No candidate ran. The position will be appointed.
District VIII: Kevin Kniebel, White City
District IX: Nicole Small, Neodesha
Kansas Soybean Commission
District VII: Gary Robbins, Emmett
District VIII: Robert Haselwood, Berryton
District IX: Michael Froebe, Mound Valley
Kansas Sunflower Commission
No candidates ran in Districts VII, VIII, or IX. These positions will be filled through appointments by the Kansas Sunflower Commission.
Kansas Wheat Commission
Districts VII, VIII, IX: Nathan Larson, Riley
These commissions are guided by producers who are committed to advancing the industry. Each commissioner will serve a three-year term beginning April 1, 2025. Their role includes overseeing how check-off dollars are invested in research, education, promotion, and market development to support long-term success and innovation in each grain sector.
For additional details on Kansas commodity commissions, including how to register as a voter or become a candidate, visit the Kansas Department of Agriculture website at www.agriculture.ks.gov/CommodityCommissions.
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Categories: Kansas, Crops, Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Sorghum