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Sorghum State PodcastThe Grower Impact of CSIP 2.0Sorghum State Podcast co-hosts Maddy Meier and Adam York guide listeners through a milestone moment for the next decade of sorghum improvement in Kansas: the acceleration of the Collaborative Sorghum Investment Program (CSIP 2.0). Together, they trace the history of the farmer-led initiative from 2016 and explore how it leverages resources for sorghum improvement while opening up the effort over the past 16 months to bolster the program into the future—with enhanced backing from leaders in Topeka.Listeners will hear from four producer leaders shaping the future of the crop: Brant Peterson, Stanton County; Kevin Kniebel, White City; Shane Ohlde...
2025-07-0231 minSorghum State PodcastThe State of the Sorghum StateWelcome back to the Sorghum State Podcast! Hosts Maddy Meier and Adam York bring listeners The State of the Sorghum State. From a $5.8 million public-private investment earlier this spring into the Collaborative Sorghum Investment Program (CSIP)—advancing research in drought tolerance, nutrient efficiency, and forage yield through 2036—to growing international interest in U.S. sorghum for pet food, momentum is building, where a recent trade team traveled to Kansas to evaluate sorghum’s potential as a high-value ingredient in global pet nutrition. Add to that sorghum’s rising profile in school meals and the return of the Sorghum Connection field days thi...
2025-06-2012 minSorghum State PodcastUnlocking India's Sorghum Potential: A Deep Dive with USGC’s Reece Cannady (Part 2)Big opportunities are emerging for U.S. sorghum in India! In Part 2 of this deep-dive episode of The Sorghum State Podcast, Reece Cannady (USGC) joins Maddy Meier & Adam York to further discuss India’s ethanol blending mandate & grain supply; the 5 million metric tonne market potential; and how farmer investments are driving export growth.Don’t miss this look into global sorghum markets & farmer-led expansion! --📲 To stay connected, follow us @KansasSorghum on social platforms or visit our website at www.ksgrainsorghum.org.#Sorghum #AgExports #Ethanol
2025-03-1811 minSorghum State PodcastUnlocking India's Sorghum Potential: A Deep Dive with USGC’s Reece Cannady (Part 2)Part 2 is here! Tune in as hosts Maddy Meier and Adam York continue the conversation with the U.S. Grains Council’s Reece Cannady on the game-changing opportunities for U.S. sorghum in India’s expanding market.With strong collaboration between Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission, USGC, and the United Sorghum Checkoff Program, U.S. sorghum is making waves in India’s growing demand for coarse grains. Find out how trade missions and strategic market development are paving the way for farmers back home.📲 Follow @KansasSorghum on Facebook, X, and LinkedIn for updates and industry news.www.ksgra...
2025-03-0714 minSorghum State PodcastUnlocking India's Sorghum Potential: A Deep Dive with USGC’s Reece Cannady (Part 1)In this special deep-dive episode of The Sorghum State Podcast, hosts Maddy Meier and Adam York explore the growing opportunities for U.S. sorghum in India with Reece Cannady, U.S. Grains Council Regional Director for South Asia. The conversation covers:India’s ethanol blending mandate and its impact on grain supplyThe market potential for U.S. sorghum—how big is 5 million metric tonnes?How the U.S. Grains Council, Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission, and industry partners are building relationships to expand exportsKey takeaways from last fall’s Indian trade delegation visit to KansasFuture goals for U.S. sorghum in Indi...
2025-02-2021 minSorghum State PodcastHarvest Highlights, Emerging Leaders, and Trade Team AdventuresWelcome to the Sorghum State Podcast, your go-to source for all things Kansas sorghum, brought to you by Kansas Sorghum Producers! In this episode, host Maddy Meier and co-host Adam York explore the latest trends shaping the future of the sorghum industry.They kick off with highlights from the recent Export Exchange conference and a collaborative mission with the Kansas Corn Commission and U.S. Grains Council. Plus, don’t miss important updates on the National Sorghum Yield Contest—entries are open until November 26th! Hear firsthand harvest updates from two of our dedicated commissioners, Jon Berni...
2024-10-1813 minSorghum State PodcastWelcoming New Faces | Exploring New Frontiers | Coming Soon: The Sorghum Connection SeriesReturning 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 more.To suggest podcast topics or to provide feedback, be sure to visit our website at ksgrainsorghum.org/contact.
2024-03-0807 min