Policy, Regulatory and Issue Updates
Congress remains in recess until 2022 midterm elections conclude
Midterm Elections: Final Tallies Still Ongoing
Democrats may have retained the Senate as Republicans made gains in the House, but tight contests across the nation in both chambers mean it remains to be seen what the final balance of power may be at this time. National Sorghum Producers will provide a more in-depth synopsis of midterm election results and what they mean for sorghum country when we have full results.
Organization and Industry Updates
NSP Heads to NAFB Trade Talk Next Week
National Sorghum Producers Chairman Craig Meeker and VP of Communications Jennifer Warren will be in Kansas City next week for the National Association of Farm Broadcasters 79th annual convention. Stop by booth #26 where we will be discussing the latest issues and initiatives in the sorghum industry. To meet or schedule an interview time, please email jennifer@sorghumgrowers.com. We look forward to connecting with the farm media and broadcasting community.
BASF Scholarship Application Open
The National Sorghum Foundation (NSF) and BASF are accepting applications for a joint scholarship that will be awarded January 2023, providing $2,500 for tuition for the 2022-2023 academic year. Scholarship applicants must be the child or grandchild of a National Sorghum Producers member and be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in an agriculturally-related curriculum. Applications must be postmarked by December 1, 2022. More information about scholarship criteria and application forms can be found online at SorghumGrowers.com/foundation-scholarships/.
Last Call! Sorghum Yield Contest Entry Deadline Nov. 15
The Sorghum Yield Contest entry deadline is Nov. 15. During this difficult growing season, your field just might be a winner. Enter for your chance to compete against farms across the nation and the opportunity to be recoginzed at the annual Commodity Classic March 9-11, 2023, in Orlando, Florida. Learn more at SorghumGrowers.com/yieldcontest.
Sorghum Crop Update
Eighty-seven percent of the 2022 sorghum acreage had been harvested by November 6, two percentage points ahead of last year and 8 points ahead of the 5-year average. Harvest progress was ahead of the 5-year average pace in all six estimating states.
Sorghum Checkoff Releases Weekly <br>Sorghum Basis Snapshot
The Sorghum Checkoff, with Southwest Agribusiness Consulting, released its weekly sorghum basis snapshot, available at SorghumCheckoff.com.
Market News
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About Sorghum Notes
Sorghum Notes is a publication of the National Sorghum Producers. NSP represents U.S. sorghum producers and serves as the voice of the sorghum industry from coast to coast through education and legislative and regulatory representation. Learn more at www.SorghumGrowers.com.