The Sorghum Connection Series, a collaboration between the Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission (KGSC), K-State Research & Extension, and the K-State Department of Plant Pathology, announces its second year of a comprehensive winter educational series focused on enhancing the profitability of sorghum producers across the state.

Following this year’s field day events, which welcomed over 120 growers, Sorghum Connection offers an additional series of multiple one-day events across Central and Western Kansas. The events are scheduled for:

• Dec. 3 at the South Hutchinson Community Building in Hutchinson

• Dec. 4 at the Buffalo Bill Cultural Center in Oakley

• Dec. 5 at the Hy-Plains Feedyard in Montezuma

Each event will begin with registration at 9:30 a.m. and will conclude at 2:30 p.m.

Attendees will receive valuable data-driven information from industry leaders from K-State, the United Sorghum Checkoff Program, and many others on key topics for both grain and forage sorghum, including, but not limited to:

• Effectively managing forage sorghum in water-limited silage

• Enhancing sorghum digestibility for cattle

• Integrated weed management

• Strategies for optimum yield and profitability

The program also looks to the future of the sorghum crop system, covering advancements such as the application of spray drones in precision agriculture and highlighting breakthroughs in farmer-directed crop improvement.

There is no cost to attend; however, an RSVP is required. To register or learn more about these events, visit www.ksgrainsorghum.org/sorghum-connection.

Stacy Campbell is an Agriculture and Natural Resources agent for Cottonwood Extension District. Email him at scampbel@ksu.edu or call the Hays office, 785-628-9430.