Year-round E-15 was removed from the Farm Bill and will now go up in the house for a separate vote. U.S. Senator Roger Marshall speaking to a group of media made it clear that his goal is getting year-round E-15 across the finish line.

As planting season approaches across Kansas, farmers are beginning to make critical decisions that can impact crop success for the entire year. From soil conditions to seed selection, preparation is key to getting crops off to a strong start.

Grain sorghum continues to evolve beyond its traditional uses, and new opportunities are emerging for farmers and consumers alike. Recently, I spoke with Nora Ritz Johnson, Executive Director of the United Sorghum Checkoff, about the crop’s expanding future—and why sorghum is gaining more attention than ever.

After more than a year of uncertainty, Kansas sorghum producers are feeling a renewed sense of optimism following a recent meeting between President Trump and the President of China. For months, the Chinese market — a major buyer of U.S. sorghum — has been effectively closed, leaving Kansas growers waiting for answers. Now, it appears that progress may finally be on the horizon.