The Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission and Kansas State University are presenting the second annual Sorghum Connection winter series to help growers raise sorghum profitability. Over three days (Dec. 3–5), sessions will cover water‑limited silage management, cattle digestibility, weed and disease control, precision agriculture and crop improvement. Events run 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. at Hutchinson, Oakley and Montezuma. Registration is free; visit the commission's event page for details.
Kansas launches 'Sorghum Connection' winter series to boost grower profitability — Dec. 3–5 (Free)
The Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission and Kansas State University are presenting the second annual Sorghum Connection winter series to help growers raise sorghum profitability. Over three days (Dec. 3–5), sessions will cover water‑limited silage management, cattle digestibility, weed and disease control, precision agriculture and crop improvement. Events run 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. at Hutchinson, Oakley and Montezuma. Registration is free; visit the commission's event page for details.
02:29, 04.11.2025Economy
MANHATTAN (KSNT)
The Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission, in partnership with Kansas State University, is rolling out its second annual winter educational series—Sorghum Connection—designed to help sorghum producers across Kansas improve profitability through research-driven practices and practical on-farm strategies.
What to expect
Held over three days, the program will present actionable data and research for both grain and forage sorghum. Sessions will cover:
- Managing forage sorghum for silage under water-limited conditions
- Improving digestibility and nutrition for cattle
- Integrated weed management and disease control strategies
- Advances in precision agriculture and farm management tools
- Crop improvement breakthroughs and future sorghum cropping systems
“The data and strategies we share through Sorghum Connection, whether it’s maximizing yield through fungicide application or fine-tuning cropping systems, are immediately actionable on the farm,” said Dr. Rodrigo Onofre, K‑State row crops extension specialist. “Sorghum growers need a space to connect, learn the latest disease management techniques, and stay at the forefront of the industry’s profitability trends. We strongly encourage every producer to take advantage of this unique opportunity to grow their success for the future.”
Locations & schedule
- Dec. 3 — South Hutchinson Community Building, Hutchinson
- Dec. 4 — Buffalo Bill Cultural Center, Oakley
- Dec. 5 — Hy-Plains Feedyard, Montezuma
Each session runs from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.. Registration is free.
Producers interested in attending should consult the Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission's event page for full agendas, speaker details, and registration instructions. This program is intended for growers, crop advisers, and others involved in sorghum production looking for practical, research-backed ways to increase returns.
Contact: Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission — visit their official website or contact your local K‑State extension office for more information.