LUBBOCK, Texas (September 2, 2025) — National Sorghum Producers (NSP) is proud to announce the hiring of Elissa Gilliam as its new Legislative Director. Gilliam grew up on a farm in Tennessee and “got to Texas as quickly as she could” after college. She earned her master’s degree in agricultural communications from Texas Tech University […] The post NSP Welcomes Elissa Gilliam as Legislative Director appeared first on National Sorghum Producers.| National Sorghum Producers
LUBBOCK (August 25, 2025) — The National Sorghum Foundation is proud to announce the selection of three outstanding students as recipients of its 2025–26 academic year scholarships. Each award recognizes exceptional academic achievement, leadership potential, and commitment to advancing agriculture and the sorghum industry. Andrew Le, a senior at Kansas State University, is the recipient […] The post National Sorghum Foundation Names Annual Scholarship Winners appeared first on National...| National Sorghum Producers
National Sorghum Producers (NSP) today congratulated the newly appointed U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) directors for Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico.| National Sorghum Producers
National Sorghum Producers today congratulated Luke Lindberg on his confirmation as U.S. Department of Agriculture Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs.| National Sorghum Producers
National Sorghum Producers today welcomed the nomination of Dr. Julie Callahan as chief agricultural negotiator at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.| National Sorghum Producers
The National Grain Sorghum Foundation promotes research, education and leadership, making agriculture scholarships available to qualifying students.| National Sorghum Producers
LUBBOCK, TX. (April 30, 2025) — The National Sorghum Producers is now accepting entries for the 2025 National Sorghum Yield Contest. State and national winners will be selected from contestants in East and West regions across the Irrigated, Dryland No-Till, and Dryland Tillage divisions, with one overall winner chosen in the Food Grade category.| National Sorghum Producers
WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 13, 2024)–Ducks Unlimited (DU) and National Sorghum Producers (NSP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to “Promote the Conservation of Water Resources through Water-Smart Agricultural Practices and Voluntary Conservation Practice Adoption in Water-Stressed Landscapes.” This MOU aims to develop and expand a framework of cooperation between DU and NSP uniquely focused […]| National Sorghum Producers
DENVER, CO. (March 3, 2025) — A new industry collaboration announced at Commodity Classic is set to drive large-scale water conservation efforts across the agricultural landscape. The National Sorghum Producers (NSP), Ducks Unlimited (DU) and Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) have partnered to create an initiative aimed at improving resource efficiency while ensuring economic viability for producers.| National Sorghum Producers
WASHINGTON (July 3, 2025) — National Sorghum Producers today applauded final congressional passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” a sweeping reconciliation package that includes major policy victories for sorghum farmers. The bill passed the House of Representatives Thursday in a narrow 218–214 vote following earlier Senate approval. President Donald Trump is expected to sign […] The post NSP Applauds House Passage of Reconciliation Bill with Major Ag Wins appeared first on Nation...| National Sorghum Producers
National Sorghum Producers applauds the U.S. Senate’s passage of its reconciliation package, which includes several important provisions that will strengthen the farm safety net and deliver meaningful benefits for sorghum growers. The legislation, passed by a 51-50 vote, now returns to the House for further consideration ahead of the president’s July 4 deadline.| National Sorghum Producers
LUBBOCK, TX. (February 26, 2025) — National Sorghum Producers (NSP) welcomes the American Bankers Association (ABA) as a Contributor Level sponsor in the NSP Industry Partner program.| National Sorghum Producers
LUBBOCK, TEXAS (June 26, 2025) — The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled this week in favor of Texas Corn Producers, Texas Sorghum Producers, and National Sorghum Producers, vacating a 2024 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that unfairly penalized ethanol-containing fuels in federal fuel economy calculations.| National Sorghum Producers
LUBBOCK, TEXAS (June 26, 2025) — The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled this week in favor of Texas Corn Producers, Texas Sorghum Producers, and National Sorghum Producers, vacating a 2024 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that unfairly penalized ethanol-containing fuels in federal fuel economy calculations. At issue was the EPA’s use […] The post Federal Court Strikes Down EPA Fuel Economy Rule in Victory for Ethanol and Scientific Integrity appeared first on Na...| National Sorghum Producers
WASHINGTON (June 13, 2025) — National Sorghum Producers today voiced strong support for the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volume requirements for 2026 and 2027. The proposal, marking the 20th anniversary of the RFS, calls for the highest total renewable fuel blending obligations ever and underscores a renewed focus on domestic […] The post NSP Commends EPA Proposal for Record Biofuel Volumes, Enhanced Focus on U.S. Agriculture appeared fi...| National Sorghum Producers
NSP applauds Chairman John Boozman’s (R-Ark.) inclusion of key provisions, including the extension and enhancement of PLC and ARC through 2031. The package also improves ARC’s payment calculations, enhances access and affordability for crop insurance and increases funding for trade promotion and agricultural research — all crucial priorities for U.S. sorghum producers.| National Sorghum Producers
The National Sorghum Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2025–2026 academic scholarships for college students studying agriculture.| National Sorghum Producers
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DENVER, CO. (March 3, 2025) — A new industry collaboration announced at Commodity Classic is set to drive large-scale water conservation efforts across the agricultural landscape. The National Sorghum Producers (NSP), Ducks Unlimited (DU) and Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) have partnered to create an initiative aimed at improving resource efficiency while ensuring economic viability […]| National Sorghum Producers
National Sorghum Producers (NSP) welcomes the American Bankers Association (ABA) as a Contributor Level sponsor in the NSP Industry Partner program.| National Sorghum Producers
Sorghum has many sustainable attributes, and our farmers are on the front lines mitigating and responding to the impacts of drought while adapting and innovating to keep the lands they steward productive now and for future generations.| National Sorghum Producers
NSP and USCP recently joined the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) for its annual Joint Officers’ Mission in India.| National Sorghum Producers
National Sorghum Producers (NSP) endorses the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s interim rule on Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks. NSP Chair Amy France, a sorghum farmer from Scott City, Kan., released the following statement.| National Sorghum Producers
LUBBOCK, Texas (August 8, 2024)—The National Sorghum Foundation is honored to award three exceptional students—Charles Colvin, Andrew Marchetti and Allie Herring—with scholarships totaling $4,500 to support their educational endeavors in the 2024-2025 academic year. Charles Colvin, the recipient of the prestigious Bruce Maunder Scholarship, is a junior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Plant Sciences at […]| National Sorghum Producers
