Jeremiah Nicholson, Ford County, Kansas farmer, expects sorghum harvest sooner rather than later in 2024, especially if hot temps persist. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Adapting to change 

The producer panel kicked off Sorghum U/Wheat U first thing Aug. 13 in Wichita, Kansas. Adam York, Kansas Sorghum CEO moderated the panel which included Matt Durler, a Ford County, Kansas farmer and managing director of Climate Smart Sorghum with National Sorghum Producers, Keefe Felty, president of the National Association of Wheat Growers and Chris Tanner, vice president of the Kansas Wheat Commission. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.

Panelists share about operations, challenges at Sorghum U/Wheat U 

It has been a weird summer

Ceremonial breaking of the ground at the SAFFiRE Renewables Biofuel pilot plant ceremony Aug. 28 in Liberal, Kansas. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

SAFFiRE Renewables biofuel pilot plant breaks ground in Kansas 

Matt Hines, principle and licensed commodity broker with Loewen and Associates, Inc., gave the keynote address at Sorghum U/Wheat U, Aug. 13 in Wichita, Kansas. Hines discussed market history and gave his outlook for wheat and grain sorghum during his segment. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Keynote details markets, outlook at Sorghum U/Wheat U 

Turkeys. (USDA photo by Scott Bauer.)

Agencies give update on federal response to H5N1 

The Scott boys had a great 2024 Ford County Fair. (Photos by Kylene Scott.)

Making the best 4-Hers better 

Alfalfa. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Panelists share how field management, baling impact hay crop