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Sorghum State Podcast

Sorghum State Podcast

Written by: Kansas Grain Sorghum
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 The Sorghum State Podcast brings leaders in industry, government, and academia together for insights and color pertaining to grain sorghum in Kansas.Copyright Kansas Sorghum Producers Economics Management Management & Leadership
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  • The Science and Strategy That's Making Sorghum a Star in The Consumer Space

    The Science and Strategy That's Making Sorghum a Star in The Consumer Space
    Dec 12 2025
    Sorghum State Podcast host Maddy Meier sits down with Lanier Dabruzzi, Director of Nutrition and Food Innovation for the Sorghum Checkoff, to explore why sorghum is stepping into the spotlight.

    The conversation also highlights a major innovation: IQF (individually quick frozen) sorghum. From the market gap it fills to why foodservice and CPG (consumer packaged goods) teams are calling it a game-changer, they unpack what makes IQF sorghum uniquely flexible, and uniquely challenging, to work with.

    On the science front, Lanier shares details about a groundbreaking human clinical trial studying traditional white and sumac sorghum varieties. They discuss the health questions researchers aim to answer and how these insights could drive broader consumer recognition and farmer profitability.

    Tune in to hear what’s fueling excitement at the intersection of science, food, and agriculture—and why sorghum is one grain to watch.
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    26 mins
  • From River Ports to Restaurant Plates: Unlocking Value for Kansas Sorghum

    From River Ports to Restaurant Plates: Unlocking Value for Kansas Sorghum
    Oct 27 2025
    This episode of The Sorghum State Podcast is packed with updates! Hosts Maddy Meier and Adam York explore the critical role of Oklahoma's Tulsa Ports in boosting efficiency for both bulk and value-added Kansas sorghum exports, proving that the Sorghum State is not so "land-locked" after all.

    You'll also hear more about a farm-to-fork collaboration as K-State student chefs learn about sorghum's potential, bringing the crop to premium plates.

    Plus, Adam and Maddy share details on the upcoming commodity commission elections in Districts 4, 5, 6, as well as for the upcoming Sorghum Connection Winter series, which returns to a community near you this December.

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    Interested in getting involved? Join the KSP and NSP family today at a level that’s right for you: sorghumgrowers.com/join.

    For more information on the upcoming Kansas commodity commission elections, visit: https://ksgrainsorghum.org/filing-now-open-for-kansas-grain-sorghum-commission-candidates/.
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    15 mins
  • Kansas Sorghum's International Trade Teams Mega-Episode

    Kansas Sorghum's International Trade Teams Mega-Episode
    Sep 29 2025
    This month on the Sorghum State Podcast, Maddy Meier and Adam York dive into all things sorghum market advancement, starting with the Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission’s FY26 budget. From supporting research and education to wrapping up the original Collaborative Sorghum Investment Program (CSIP), the Commission is keeping Kansas growers equipped for today while investing in tomorrow’s innovations.

    Maddy and Adam also recap the Sorghum Connection Field Day Series, which brought more than 170 attendees across three Kansas locations together for hands-on demos, ag insights, and farmer-to-farmer learning. Even if you missed the summer events, the Winter Series is coming in December, offering more chances to get boots-on-the-ground insights straight from the experts.

    Finally, Maddy and Adam take listeners global, covering recent trade team visits from nearly 15 countries and the 2025 Export Sorghum Conference in San Antonio. From ethanol plants and research plots to family farms and consumer products, these delegations got a firsthand look at what makes Kansas sorghum a standout commodity, from livestock feed to renewable fuels. These efforts aren’t just showing the world the value of Kansas sorghum, they’re creating new opportunities for growers in the global marketplace.
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    23 mins
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