Podcasts about national sorghum producers

On Wednesday's AOA, we start the show discussing the MAHA Commission report along with thoughts on reconciliation and the sorghum yield contest with Amy France, Chairwoman of the National Sorghum Producers. In Segment Two, we get an update on various swine disease threats in the U.S. and around the world with Lisa Becton, Associate Director for the Swine Health Information Center (SHIC). In Segment Three, we talk about market action this week in grains and livestock with Ted Seifried, VP and Chief Market Strategist of Zaner Ag Hedge. Then we wrap the show with news headlines including an update on false reports of New World Screwworm in Missouri.

*Retaining heifers to rebuild a cow herd is a hard thing to do.  *National Sorghum Producers is accepting applications for the 2025 National Sorghum Yield contest.  *Fifty-six cotton growers qualified for the BASF FiberMax One Ton Club.*A new technology is coming out that could reduce prussic acid poisoning in sorghum. *The rewrite of the Waters of the U.S. rule is moving forward.  *Exceptional and extreme drought continues in Far West and South Texas.  *Central Texas has had some drought busting rains this spring.  *Working with livestock can be extremely dangerous.  

In this special two-part series, Sorghum State Podcast host Maddy Meier shines a spotlight on a few of the many inspiring female leaders within the sorghum industry: Amy France, Chairwoman, National Sorghum Producers; Kim Baldwin and Macey Mueller, Board Members, United Sorghum Checkoff Program; Kelsey Baker, Treasurer, Kansas Sorghum Producers; and Verity Ulibarri, Chairwoman, U.S. Grains Council and former Sorghum Checkoff Chairwoman. In part one, these women reflect on the unique perspectives they bring to the table as female leaders in agriculture. From navigating industry-wide challenges to building strong connections between state and national sorghum organizations, this episode is packed with insight, inspiration, and real talk. Stay tuned for part two! Learn more at www.ksgrainsorghum.org, and be sure to stay connected with us by following us (@KansasSorghum) on Facebook, X, and LinkedIn for updates and industry news.

President Donald Trump this week temporarily paused country-specific reciprocal tariffs while those applied to China increased to 125%. We asked Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., how the move could change the U.S.' ag trading relationship with China and his thoughts on staff reductions at the Agriculture Department.Then, Tim Lust from the National Sorghum Producers and Ken Barbic with Invariant discuss the tariffs, including how long producers can wait for government payments for market loss.Want to receive Newsmakers in your inbox every week? Sign up! http://eepurl.com/hTgSAD

This morning guest host Michelle Rook has conversations with Jay Truitt of Policy Solutions, executive head John Newton of Terrain, and chairwoman Amy France of National Sorghum Producers. Topics include trade and tariffs, DOGE and Congress, ag economy, disaster relief, biofuels and more. Plus we have a new episode of the Soy Checkoff Check-in featuring a conversation with Carla Schultz, who serves as Chair of the Communication & Education Committee at USB.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With a stronger ethanol demand for sorghum and not a lot of excess supply, the sorghum industry is holding up well.

We saw a solid rebound in the grain and livestock markets on Wednesday as rumors seem to indicate that some of the tariff fears could subside in short order while we also had some bounce from oversold conditions. DuWayne Bosse with Bolt Marketing joins us for perspective on the midweek bounce. Find more online at https://www.boltmarketingllc.com. Also, we listen to our Midday Commentary from Wednesday with an update and thoughts on grains, crude oil and fertilizer markets with Mike Castle from StoneX in Segment One. And we close the show with a conversation from Commodity Classic with Amy France, Chairwoman of the National Sorghum Producers in Segment Four.

It is President's Day which also means it's Monday which also means it's time for the segment we can't live without: Machinery Pete's weekly report. And U.S. Farm Report's Tyne Morgan helps us out by having a conversation with Amy France, chairwoman of National Sorghum Producers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Sorghum State Podcast! Join hosts Maddy and Adam as they highlight key moments from the past year, such as KSP's advocacy work in Washington D.C., the launch of the Sorghum Connection series, and the Commission's involvement in critical global trade events like the U.S. Grains Council's Export Exchange. Learn about the exciting future of sorghum research with the appointment of Dr. Terry Felderhoff as the new lead researcher at Kansas State University, and discover how Kansas sorghum is making waves in new international markets like India.As staff and board leadership look ahead to 2025, there are even more opportunities to expand the reach and success of Kansas sorghum, and things are just getting started.--Be sure to mark your calendars for upcoming events like the Kansas Sorghum Producers Annual Meeting and the Kansas Commodity Classic. RSVP here.Interested in becoming a member of Kansas Sorghum Producers and National Sorghum Producers? Find a membership that's right for you today at this link.

Brownfield's Brandon Peoples visited with National Sorghum Producers chair Amy France at the 2024 National Association of Farm Broadcasting Convention in Kansas City, Missouri.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Monday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we take a look at the early week market action in grains and more with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, a look at this week's precipitation chances for the Midwest and Plains and more with DTN Meteorologist, John Baranick. Next up in Segment Three, we look at the overall health of the Minneapolis Fed district ag economy for the third quarter of 2024. Joe Mahon, Regional Outreach Director for the Minneapolis Fed joins us for a conversation. Then in Segment Four, we go back to last week's NAFB Convention and hear about a new conservation partnership between National Sorghum Producers and Ducks Unlimited as NSP Chairwoman, Amy France, joined us for a conversation in Kansas City.

In today's podcast Paul has a conversation with Amy France. Amy and her family farm in Western Kansas but she is also the new chairwomen of the National Sorghum Producers and we discuss her role with that organization. We also review Section 45Z and how sorghum can be part of that process.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday on AOA, we start the post Labor Day weekend show by asking Barchart Senior Market Analyst Darin Newsom whether or not the grain markets (corn in particular) will continue its uptrend or break people's hearts to start the month of September. In Segment Two, is there risk of frost in the U.S. later this week? DTN Meteorologist John Baranick joins us to share details. Then in Segment Three, we get an update on various logistical challenges heading towards harvest including the Canadian rail situation, low water levels on the Mississippi and more with Mike Steenhoek, Executive Director for the Soy Transportation Coalition. Then we close the show in Segment Four by having a conversation with the new chairwoman of the National Sorghum Producers, Amy France of Kansas.  

National Sorghum Producers Executive Director, Greg Reuhle is in to discuss the current supply and demand situation for the US sorghum market. “Prices for all of the grain commodities have really softened these last six or seven weeks, and sorghum hasn't been immune to that. We have seen as as the South Texas harvest was underway and wrapped up in June, and, you know, late June, early July, we saw a real change in the basis there the last boat that that we kind of heard of, that was load

After a short hiatus, Adam and Maddy bring exciting news to their listeners: Amy France of Scott City, KS, has been named Chairwoman of National Sorghum Producers! Be sure to tune in to this week's episode to hear how leadership opportunities await sorghum growers across Kansas.Join KSP and NSP today: https://sorghumgrowers.com/join/Apply for Leadership Sorghum (Applications due Sept. 13, 2024): https://www.sorghumcheckoff.com/our-farmers/leadership-sorghum/RSVP for the Sorghum Connection series: https://kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2gdnuCkMk0upad0. 

*Texas cotton is feeling the heat.  *National Sorghum Producers is accepting entries for the 2024 National Sorghum Yield Contest.  *The annual Pro Farmer Midwest Crop Tour is underway this week.*A decline in feedlot inventories in the Texas High Plains could be coming soon.  *The EPA announced a proposal that could change the way farmers use atrazine.  *Central Texas is harvesting a below average corn crop.  *Farming is a stressful occupation, and the pressure is mounting for those in agriculture.*Licensed veterinary technicians can perform some veterinary tasks with supervision.  

National Sorghum Producers Executive Director, Greg Ruehle says that they are paying producers to gather data.

The National Sorghum Producers organization say that they are fully engaged when it comes to sustainable aviation field discussions and commerce development.

On Friday's AOA, we have Mike Adams filling in for one last show. New dad Jesse Allen will be back as your host on Monday! For Segment One today we are talking with Agricultural Retailers Association President and CEO Daren Coppock about the Farm Bill and more. In Segment Two we look at the Monthly Meat Demand Monitor with Dr. Glynn Tonsor over at K-State University. Then in Segment Three we have Tim Lust, the CEO of the National Sorghum Producers joining us to chat about a recent USDA trade mission to India and more. And finally we wrap up the show in Segment Four previewing the upcoming Farm Progress show with Farm Progress Events Director Matt Jungmann. Farm Progress is in Boone, Iowa this year August 27-29.  

National Sorghum Producers are rewarding growers for using climate-smart farming practices that are setting the stage for the corps to be used as a Sustainable Aviation Fuel.

National Sorghum Producers are more optimistic than USDA when it comes to final sorghum production for this year.

*Texas Panhandle ranchers are recovering from the wildfires.  *National Sorghum Producers is accepting entries for the National Sorghum Yield Contest.   *The Texas NRCS announced an additional signup for the National Water Quality Initiative.  *Fed cattle prices remain strong, but Texas feedyards are finding it challenging to make a profit.*Agriculture cybersecurity was the topic of a recent House Ag Committee hearing.  *The 2024 hurricane season is expected to be strong.  *The Rolling Plains wheat crop is heading, and it looks pretty good.  *Cortical steroids are the most common drugs injected into the joints of performance horses.  

On Tuesday's AOA, brought to you by Cenex, we start the show discussing Farm Bill, a need for an emergency E15 waiver, sorghum outlook and more with the Executive Director of the National Sorghum Producers, Greg Ruehle. In Segment Two, we discuss the latest Meat Demand Monitor for March 2024 with Dr. Glynn Tonsor from Kansas State University. Learn more at https://agmanager.info.   In Segment Three, we have a conversation with Gregg Doud, President and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation. He talks about the HPAI outbreak in dairy cattle, FMMO modernization and his goals as he is now a few months on the job at NMPF. Finally in Segment Four, we take a look at what has been moving in the dairy markets with Alyssa Badger from Highground Dairy to wrap the show.

National Sorghum Producers Board Chairman Craig Meeker, discusses the growing interest in sorghum.

National Sorghum Producers Board Chairman Craig Meeker, discusses the growing interest in sorghum.

American Soybean Association, National Corn Growers Association, National Association of Wheat Growers, National Sorghum Producers, Association of Equipment Manufacturers

This year's Commodity Classic crowd set a record as members of the National Corn Growers Association, American Soybean Association, National Association of Wheat Growers, National Sorghum Producers and Association of Equipment Manufacturers gathered in Houston. Leaders of all five organizations sat down with Agri-Pulse Newsmakers at the Pivot Bio booth on the trade show floor to discuss the farm bill, government funding, trade, regulatory issues and more.Want to receive Newsmakers in your inbox every week? Sign up! http://eepurl.com/hTgSAD

On this episode, we learn about the latest developments in the sorghum market from Craig Meeker, a Kansas grower and chairman of the National Sorghum Producers and Norma Ritz Johnson, the executive director of the United Sorghum Checkoff Program. Then we check in with Nutrien Senior Agronomist Mike Howell as we revisit the best of “The Dirt With Nutrien.” This week, Mike is talking cattle nutrition through minerals in forage. In our “Meat Monitor” segment, we learn about a U.S. red meat rebound in Hong Kong, and in “Bushels and Cents,” Ray Bohacz talks about heat soak in diesel engines. The episode also includes the new single from Dennis Ledbetter and Highway 101's Nikki Nelson, “How Far Would You Go?” LISTED AS ONE OF THE 60 BEST AGRICULTURE PODCASTS BY FEEDSPOT: https://podcasts.feedspot.com/agriculture_podcasts/ Timestamps Intro and news: 0:00 Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:07 Craig Meeker, National Sorghum Producers: 6:26 Norma Ritz Johnson, United Sorghum Checkoff Program: 11:18 Mike Howell, Nutrien: 16:00 Dan Halstrom, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 24:00 Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 26:21 Dennis Ledbetter and Nikki Nelson: 27:55

National Sorghum Producers Executive Director Greg Ruehle says that there is a lot of growing potential for sorghum.

Incoming Executive Director Greg Ruehle discusses issues the sorghum industry is facing and goals to overcome them.

*National Sorghum Producers approves of the one-year Farm Bill extension.  *It has been another tough year for Texas peanut growers.   *Texas has another case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza.   *Higher production costs have been a major challenge for production agriculture.   *Voting is underway across Texas in the Farm Service Agency County Committee elections.   *November has been a pleasant month so far in Central Texas.   *A lot of interesting research has been done on microbes in the equine intestine.   *The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has confirmed a case of Chronic Wasting Disease in East Texas. 

This week's Open Mic guest is Tim Lust, CEO of the National Sorghum Producers. Like other farmers, the nation's sorghum producers are looking to Capitol Hill for an updated farm bill with adequate risk management tools to negotiate many financial, climate and market-based challenges. Lust says Washington has been tardy in delivering promised disaster relief funds much to the detriment of growers still facing dry soils. In this interview, Lust discusses regulatory challenges and market opportunities including renewable fuels and climate-based revenue options.

*The Texas corn harvest is now moving through Central Texas.  *The hot, dry weather is elevating the risk for wildfires across Texas.  *Commodity checkoff programs are coming under attack in Congress.  *The big increase in U.S. pork exports is good news for Texas pork producers.  *National Sorghum Producers is pushing hard to get a good Farm Bill.  *Hot and dry weather can bring on the grasshoppers.  *Getting a pre purchase exam is critical when buying any horse.  *Parts of Texas may be impacted by a new proposal from U.S. Fish and Wildlife and NOAA.  

National Sorghum Producers Association Executive Director, Tim Lust

National Sorghum Producers Association Executive Director, Tim Lust

This show features coverage of Commodity Classic sponsored by Meristem Crop Performance. Visit meristemag.com for more information. Our guests include former NCGA presidents Garry Niemeyer and Pam Johnson, Andrew Brandt of the U.S. Grains Council, ASA president Daryl Cates, and Amy France of National Sorghum Producers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our latest podcast episode we visit with Adam York, Sustainability Director for the National Sorghum Producers, about their new climate smart commodities initiative with USDA and how grain sorghum can be part of how producers deal with extreme weather challenges.

On this episode, Iowa Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst, members of the Senate Ag Committee, discuss their key agriculture industry priorities as they prepare for the 2023 farm bill. We learn about the work of the National Sorghum Producers from Chairman Kody Carson, and the U.S. Meat Export Federation's Bassam Bousaleh discusses an increase in U.S. beef shipments to the Middle East. Jesse Allen talks trends in the grain and livestock markets in this week's Market Talk segment and Ray Bohacz discusses boost levels in supercharged engines in “Bushels and Cents.” The episode also features the music of singer/songwriter Adam Warner. Timestamps Intro/news: 0:00 Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 7:24 Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa: 7:43 Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa: 20:42 Concept AgriTek advertisement: 28:58 Kody Carson, National Sorghum Producers: 29:31 Bassam Bousaleh, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 36:12 Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 38:23 Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 44:09 Gateway Seed Co. advertisement: 45:42 Adam Warner: 46:13

This week's Open Mic guest is Tim Lust, CEO of the National Sorghum Producers. The race for acres is on in the U.S., and sorghum has a number of positives for growers to consider. Lust says export demand is promising while food and fuel uses for the crop continue to expand. Lust sees a role for the USDA in carbon markets and says his commodity group has a very strong climate story to bring to the debate. Sorghum growers are anxious to discuss new farm policy and have clear goals for the new policy.

The longest-running farm program in West Texas, the AgriBusiness Report is our daily interview program with decision-makers in the world of Agriculture. Today's guest is Tim Lust with National Sorghum Producers.

Tim Lust, CEO of National Sorghum Producers, discusses the potential impact of port development, plus a general update on all things sorghum. Professor Dr. Ernie Goss of Creighton University talks about his recent findings titled “Rural Mainstreet Index Climbs to Pre-Pandemic Levels: More Than One-Third of Bankers Report Area Recession.” And John Hennek is VP of Indigo Carbon at Indigo Ag and he explains how carbon sequestration works, the market for it, and how farmers can make money from it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's Open Mic guest is Tim Lust, CEO of the National Sorghum Producers. While the ag industry as a whole has suffered from many headwinds, Lust reports sorghum producers have fared better than others. China represents a tremendous opportunity for sorghum and has made significant purchases recently. Lust says sorghum growers look for new opportunities from global markets but also share the sufferings of the domestic ethanol market. NSP is pleased with early reports on USDA regulation of gene editing and hope for similar action from other agencies.

Presented by National Sorghum Producers in Financial Partnership with RMA.

Presented by National Sorghum Producers in Financial Partnership with RMA.

Presented by National Sorghum Producers in Financial Partnership with RMA.

Presented by National Sorghum Producers in Financial Partnership with RMA.

Presented by National Sorghum Producers in Financial Partnership with RMA.

Our coverage of Commodity Classic continues with another show packed with impressive guests. We welcome three former NCGA presidents together – Pam Johnson, Ken McCauley, and Garry Niemeyer – to talk about trade deals and the desire for trade not aid. Tim Lust is the CEO of the National Sorghum Producers and he was excited about a big order that was just placed. And Ted Seifried of Zaner Ag Hedge stops by to talk about the markets. The AgriTalk podcast is sponsored by Syngenta.

Adam Schindler, sorghum farmer from Reliance, South Dakota, and USCP board member, and National Sorghum Producers representative Linsey Ogden, joined us on this episode of Sorghum Smart Talk to discuss their recent mission to East Africa coordinated by the U.S. Grains Council focusing on food aid market opportunities. These efforts could have potential for U.S. sorghum farmers to help feed the world while also gaining a market opportunity for their crop. Listen in to learn more about their excursion and ongoing market development for sorghum in food aid.

Team Sorghum would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! In this special seasonal episode we visit with Terry Swanson, a farmer and rancher from Walsh, Colorado, and National Sorghum Producers past chairman. Swanson has been involved in sorghum industry leadership at the state and national levels and shares his experiences with us in those roles. He also shares his family’s Christmas traditions, reasons to be thankful and his optimism for 2020, putting 2019 behind us.

On this week’s episode of Sorghum Smart Talk we visit with Mike Baker. Baker is a sorghum farmer from Trenton, Nebraska, serving as chairman for the Nebraska Grain Sorghum Board and on the National Sorghum Producers Legislative Committee. Baker has cultivated a successful operation through dynamic marketing and his willingness to experiment with different agronomic techniques. Tune in to learn more about Baker’s operation. Nebraska Grain Sorghum Board website: http://www.sorghum.nebraska.gov/ National Sorghum Producers website: https://sorghumgrowers.com/

In this episode we visit with the Meeker family to celebrate Father's Day! Craig farms in Wellington, Kansas, with his father and uncle, and together they discuss the value of a multigenerational farm. The Meekers make farming responsibly a priority to maintain a sustainable operation for future generations. Craig is also on the National Sorghum Producers board of directors. Don't forget to subscribe to the show to stay in the loop and get updates on future episodes! Rate us, and leave a review to let us know what you think.

In this episode we visit with Team Sorghum interns past and present. National Sorghum Producers and the Sorghum Checkoff are shaping tomorrow's leaders and investing in the next generation of agricultural advocates. Listen in to hear about their unique experiences and opportunities. Don't forget to subscribe to the show to stay in the loop and get updates on future episodes! Rate us, and leave a review to let us know what you think.

Jennifer Blackburn is the External Affairs Director for National Sorghum Producers and the Sorghum Check-Off. We talked about some of the interesting new uses for grain sorghum, why agriculture means everything to her, and the Sorghum Smart Talk podcast. (Plus fun fact, she was on the National Champion Livestock Judging team for Tech a few years back -- wreck 'em!) Go check out Sorghum Smart Talk Podcast (iTunes + Spotify + all other podcast platforms)!Podcast Music: Kody West || "Melody"

Jennifer and Kylene have updates on the flooding recovery efforts out of the Midwest. The NE Department of Agriculture has a hotline set up for producers who need help, and for those with help to donate: 1-800-831-0550. And if you're moved to donate, visit www.neb.org or www.nebraskacattlemen.org. John Duff from National Sorghum Producers joins us by phone to discuss sorghum trade with China. We have the news you might have missed in our print edition, and Kylene with markets. #RideWithUs

Listen in as we discuss telling the story of agriculture live at Commodity Classic 2019 with National Sorghum Producers board member Amy France and Field to Market President Rod Snyder. Amy and her husband grow row crops and raise black angus cattle in Western Kansas. Rod has served as president of Field to Market since March 2014. He is particularly recognized for his work at the intersection of agricultural and environmental issues. Don't forget to subscribe to the show to stay in the loop and get updates on future episodes! Rate us and leave a review to let us know what you think.

In this episode, we visit with National Sorghum Producers board directors at the November Board Meeting on all things fall, harvest and Thanksgiving. National Sorghum Producers board directors share their Thanksgiving favorites and wish all our farmers a safe, bountiful harvest season and a happy Thanksgiving! Subscribe to our podcast and stay in the loop on future episodes! Leave us feedback to let us know how we did.

In this episode our guest Chris Novak, CropLife America president and CEO, discusses the need for certainty in crop production tools. Availability of tools for farmers to manage and control pests and diseases is essential, and groups like CropLife America and National Sorghum Producers exist to represent growers by keeping those tools accessible. Subscribe to our podcast and stay in the loop on future episodes! Leave us feedback to let us know how we did.

Get to know your CEO! In this episode of Sorghum Smart Talk we sit down with National Sorghum Producers and Sorghum Checkoff CEO Tim Lust to discuss current industry issues. Lust gives us an update on pesticides and other legislative and regulatory issues NSP has been working on for sorghum farmers. This is Lust’s 25th year of service to the organization, and he has been dedicated to improving the crop and industry from every direction. Lust talks about his background in agriculture and how his family began growing sorghum generations before him. Subscribe to our podcast and stay in the loop on future episodes! Leave us feedback and let us know how we did.

In this episode of Sorghum Smart Talk, John Duff Sorghum Checkoff renewables program director and National Sorghum Producers strategic business director visits with podcast guest John Miller, owner of Southwest Agribusiness Consulting, Inc. Duff and Miller discuss cost of production in the second episode in a series on marketing. Miller talks accounting tools and methods of cost tracking based on a "whole-farm approach". Duff and Miller also talk about some of the different methods used by farmers based upon region in determining cost of production and how this data can be beneficial in both the short run and the long run. Learn how to gain confidence in your marketing decisions in this series on marketing, and tune in to the next installment covering the nuts and bolts of futures and options, hedge to arrive and forward contracting. If you are a fan of Sorghum Smart Talk, leave a review, rate us or subscribe to stay in the loop with future episodes! This material should be construed as the solicitation of trading strategies and/or services provided by Southwest Agribusiness Consulting, Inc. Commodity trading is risky and Southwest Agribusiness Consulting, Inc. assumes no liability for the use of any information contained herein. Past financial results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Information contained herein was obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but is not guaranteed as to its accuracy. John Miller is a paid contractor for the United Sorghum Checkoff Program.

In this episode of Sorghum Smart Talk, our host John Duff, Sorghum Checkoff renewables director and National Sorghum Producers strategic business director, kicks off our marketing education series. This is the first episode of in a series surrounding the topic of grain marketing and features information on cash marketing, market history and a look into focused price risk management at the farm level. Our guest is John Miller, owner of Southwest Agribusiness Consulting Inc. In this series, we want to give producers the tools they will need to not only survive, but thrive for the next 200 years. We will cover everything from futures and options, to forward contracting and grain storage. To read more on the benefits of contracting and an introduction to this series, click here. Don't forget to subscribe to the show to stay in the loop and get updates on future episodes! This material should be construed as the solicitation of trading strategies and/or services provided by Southwest Agribusiness Consulting, Inc. Commodity trading is risky and Southwest Agribusiness Consulting, Inc. assumes no liability for the use of any information contained herein. Past financial results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Information contained herein was obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but is not guaranteed as to its accuracy. John Miller is a paid contractor for the United Sorghum Checkoff Program.

This week's guest on Open Mic is Tim Lust, CEO of the National Sorghum Producers. The nation's sorghum producers survived a season of heavy Chinese trade tariffs for their product and now are hopeful trade negotiations can offer additional access to that growing market. In this interview, Lust discusses new global market opportunities for sorghum as well as the exponential demand increase here at home. Lust says they're keeping a close eye on the EPA and potential changes to the nation's Renewable Fuel Standard as well as development of the 2018 farm bill.

Governor Pete Ricketts and Charlie Bosselman of Bosselman Enterprises, from the ribbon cutting of their new flex fuel pumps at the Bosselman Travel Center in Grand Island. Don Bloss, a farmer from Pawnee City, Nebraska and chairman of the National Sorghum Producers, shares his reaction to the news that China has dropped its anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigations into U.S. sorghum. USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Ted McKinney is leading a delegation of U.S. agribusiness and state government leaders on a trade mission to establish new business connections in southern China.

Governor Pete Ricketts and Charlie Bosselman of Bosselman Enterprises, from the ribbon cutting of their new flex fuel pumps at the Bosselman Travel Center in Grand Island. Don Bloss, a farmer from Pawnee City, Nebraska and chairman of the National Sorghum Producers, shares his reaction to the news that China has dropped its anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigations into U.S. sorghum. USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Ted McKinney is leading a delegation of U.S. agribusiness and state government leaders on a trade mission to establish new business connections in southern China.

Friday on Adams on Agriculture Tim Lust, CEO of the National Sorghum Producers reacts to China lifting duties on US sorghum, Arlan Suderman with INTL FC Stone gives his market outlook and Dave Salmonsen with the American Farm Bureau discusses NAFTA and China trade talks.

Wednesday on Adams on Agriculture Dan Atkisson with the National Sorghum Producers discusses the impact of trade disputes with China, Travis Deppe with the Illinois Corn Growers explains farmer efforts to address nutrient management and Chancy Hanson with the Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association explains how people can make donations to help those impacted by wildfires.

Wednesday on Adams on Agriculture Maggie Elehwany with the National Rural Health Association discusses the challenges facing rural health care, Shaun Haney with Real Agriculture gives a Canadian perspective on NAFTA and Tim Lust, CEO of the National Sorghum Producers updates a trade dispute with Canada.

Guests: Al Dutcher checks in for our long-range weather outlook Tim Lust, CEO - National Sorghum Producers talks about the investigation launched by China into US sorghum and how it might affect the industry Dr.Ron Rosati, Dean of NCTA - discussing a new poultry production program partnership with Mississippi State University

Guests: Al Dutcher checks in for our long-range weather outlook Tim Lust, CEO - National Sorghum Producers talks about the investigation launched by China into US sorghum and how it might affect the industry Dr.Ron Rosati, Dean of NCTA - discussing a new poultry production program partnership with Mississippi State University

On this week's show we talk with Jackson Takach, director of economics and financial research for FARMER MAC; We also talk with Tim Lust with the National Sorghum Producers about grain sorghum as a great breakfast food!

On this week's show we talk with Jackson Takach, director of economics and financial research for FARMER MAC; We also talk with Tim Lust with the National Sorghum Producers about grain sorghum as a great breakfast food!

On this week's show we ask the question...will there be enough affordable propane to heat our rural homes and businesses this winter? We also visit with Tim Lust, National Sorghum Producers, about current conditions for grain sorghum producers.

On this week's show we ask the question...will there be enough affordable propane to heat our rural homes and businesses this winter? We also visit with Tim Lust, National Sorghum Producers, about current conditions for grain sorghum producers.

On this week's how we talk with Tim Lust, CEO, National Sorghum Producers, about the great growing season many producers had this year and the many new uses of sorghum, including products made for human consumption.

On this week's how we talk with Tim Lust, CEO, National Sorghum Producers, about the great growing season many producers had this year and the many new uses of sorghum, including products made for human consumption.

Ag News: Branstad confirmation as Ambassador to China ... Kansas wheat tour continues into southern parts of the state Guests: Don Bloss, National Sorghum Producers from Pawnee City on markets and the RFS ... Anne Steckel, Vice President of Federal Affairs with the National Biodiesel Board on tax credits, RFS and trade commission

Ag News: Branstad confirmation as Ambassador to China ... Kansas wheat tour continues into southern parts of the state Guests: Don Bloss, National Sorghum Producers from Pawnee City on markets and the RFS ... Anne Steckel, Vice President of Federal Affairs with the National Biodiesel Board on tax credits, RFS and trade commission