Kansas Corn

05/30/2026

KSNT visited with Taylor Williamson, Director of Policy and Economics, about farmers ability to expand base acres. “Kansas as a whole is under-based, so we have less base acres than what we are planting on an average year,” Williamson said. “In a time like right now, where you have really, really tight margins, you have low net income, poor prices, and maybe a poor crop, that can be really, really impactful. It could be the difference between going bankrupt and living to farm another day.” Listen and read the full story at:

TOPEKA (KSNT) — Eligible Kansas farmers will soon have the opportunity to apply for additional base acres through a new U.S. Department of Agriculture program, a change agricultural leaders say cou…

05/29/2026

Congratulations to Jacob O’Trimble from the Perry-Lecompton FFA Chapter on winning the Diversified Crop-Production Placement award!

Good luck to O’Trimble as he plans to attend Kansas State University this fall.

Kansas Corn is a proud sponsor of the Diversified Crop-Production Placement award at the 98th Kansas FFA Convention.

05/28/2026

The Kansas Corn Growers Association (KCGA) welcomed Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson’s announcement of a long-awaited investigation into the fertilizer industry’s pricing practices and market concentration. The FTC chairman announced the investigation today at a gathering of farmers from across 18 states including Kansas, on a North Texas farm.

Kansas Corn leaders have been working to ensure farmers voices are heard in the fertilizer pricing issue. Earlier this month, KCGA Secretary Tanner McNinch, Ness City, left the planter to speak to lawmakers and participate in a Senate Agriculture Committee hearing on the issue. Today, Grauerholz took time away from his farm in Republic County to speak at the fertilizer event in Texas.

Read the full news release at kscorn.com/kcga-welcomes-ftc-fertilizer-pricing-investigation/

05/28/2026

KCGA Vice President, Brett Grauerholz spoke at today's FED UP event in Texas, a gathering of major farm organizations from 18 states to put fertilizer pricing on the table with the Federal Trade Commission and the Trump administration directly. The message from across America was the same, the fertilizer industry’s pricing power is squeezing farmers off the land and driving up grocery costs for every family in this country.

05/28/2026

Different cuts of beef have unique qualities that are valued by different customers around the world and demand changes throughout the year. That’s why beef exports are so important to the entire cattle industry and to Kansas agriculture.

When more of the animal is utilized and valued globally, it creates stronger markets for cattle producers, corn farmers, and rural communities across Kansas.

Celebrate Beef Month by saving Sara Albers’ delicious Beef & Noodles recipe and find more recipes here: https://bit.ly/4d9eFF0

05/28/2026

Congratulations Kami!

Skyline FFA member, Kami was the recipient of a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) grant. The money will be used toward upgrading her sheep pens. Thanks Kansas Corn for sponsoring this grant.
She will be recognized on stage at the 2nd Session of Kansas FFA convention.

05/27/2026

update from Kansas Corn Commissioner, Paige Clawson in Haskell County:

"It has been a slow planting season relying on pivots to get corn in and up out of the ground. We have a few irrigated fields left to plant that share water with triticale. Virtually none of our dryland is planted. Hoping for enough moisture soon to be able to get started. It is raining today so we hope it keeps coming!"

05/27/2026

Kansas Corn, in collaboration with the Renewable Fuels Association, is partnering with the Kansas City Diamonds as the Official Fuel Sponsor!

As the KC Diamonds professional softball team hits the road for their 40-game series this summer, they will showcase the E15 branding throughout the season. The team will prominently feature an E15 jersey patch, outfield signs, and fan-focused experiences.

Fans will find the E15 promotion in the "Fuel Up with E15" inning games, giveaways, and prizes at home contests. The Diamonds and RFA will host an E15 Fan Appreciation Night on July 25 to celebrate supporters of both the team and renewable energy initiatives.

For the full story, visit https://bit.ly/3PCPzW5!

This collaboration is done in support with the RFA member organizations, including Kansas Corn!

05/26/2026

There are resources available to support farmers and their families through challenging times. Programs like the FSA Emergency Loan Program can help operations recover and keep moving forward when the unexpected happens. fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/farm-loan-programs/emergency-farm-loans

If you or someone you know is struggling, take a moment to reach out, learn what’s available, and start a conversation. Support is out there — and so is a community that cares. For more info visit: kscorn.com/farmer-health/

Farming is family. And family shows up for each other.