Feb 20
The United Sorghum Checkoff Program is now accepting applications for Leadership Sorghum Class VII, a program designed to cultivate the next generation of sorghum leaders. The Sorghum Leadership Program is a 14-month journey designed for industry professionals and farmers eager to make a lasting impact on this dynamic industry. Through a blend of hands-on experiences, …
Aug 21
NSP Takes Part in Pair of Farm Bill Roundtables National Sorghum Producers Past Chair Kody Carson from Olton, Texas, CEO Tim Lust and Policy Analyst Sydney Lundberg attended farm bill roundtables in the Texas Panhandle this week, including an Amarillo event hosted by Congressman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) and Congressman Ronny Jackson (R-TX), both meeting with …
Jul 05
Sorghum industry leaders are marking a milestone in the industry as July 1, 2023 marked the 15th anniversary of the United Sorghum Checkoff Program, the leading producer-funded organization championing the sorghum industry in the United States. Since its founding, the Sorghum Checkoff has dedicated its efforts to advancing sorghum profitability through innovative research, promotion and …
Jul 04
Agencies Ready “Surgical” WOTUS Rule Re-Work EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers want to employ what might be called precision regulation as they revise the “waters of the U.S.” rule whose legality has come into question because of the Supreme Court’s recent Sackett decision in May. The “Amendments to the 2023 Rule” offers a …
Jun 12
Following Debt Ceiling Resolution, Internecine Feud Derails House Floor Action, Chairman Thompson Underscores Importance of Keeping Farm Bill Bipartisan Last weekend, President Biden officially signed into law the bipartisan Fiscal Responsibility Act to raise the debt ceiling while trimming between $1.5 trillion and $2.1 trillion in government spending. Leaders of both the House and Senate …
Jun 05
House, Senate Pass Debt Ceiling Agreement, Heads to President for Signature, Could Ease Pathway for Farm Bill President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) on Saturday announced that they had reached an agreement on the debt ceiling. The House on Wednesday passed the legislation by a wide bipartisan margin of 314-117. On Thursday evening, …
Mar 30
The United Sorghum Checkoff Program (USCP) has announced its strategic partnership with Google to increase sorghum consumer awareness through innovative marketing strategies. USCP is a producer-funded national organization dedicated to improving the sorghum industry and representing sorghum farmers across the United States. USCP will leverage Google’s expertise in digital marketing to create consumer awareness campaigns …
Jan 06
The Annual Oklahoma Sorghum Meeting is coming up on January 13th. All farmers who plant sorghum and farmers who might are welcome! The meeting will be held Friday, January 13, from 10am to Noon at the Chisholm Trail Expo Center meeting room at 111 W Purdue Ave in Enid, Oklahoma. You will be able to …
Dec 21
National Sorghum Producers is pleased to announce Double Team™ Sorghum Cropping Solution has joined the NSP Industry Partner program as a sponsor. “Double Team™ Sorghum is a critical tool among herbicide-tolerant sorghums, providing farmers critical weed control technology,” NSP Industry Relations Director Jamaca Battin said. “Double™ Team Sorghum is a collaboration between S&W Seed Company …
Nov 23
National Sorghum Producers commends the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) for creating enhanced coverage for irrigated grain sorghum producers. The new coverage will be effective November 30, 2022, for the upcoming 2023 crop year. “This expanded coverage for irrigated sorghum producers is the culmination of a decade of work between NSP, …
