National Sorghum Producers

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Farm Bill Conference Report Gains Sorghum's Support

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Congress has approved the Farm Bill Conference Report 318 to 106. The vote is one more step toward giving farmers the stability they need to continue to provide the safest, most affordable food supply in the world while contributing to Americas fuel independence.

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NSP and farmers all over the country are working with their Congressmen and Senators on Capitol Hill to encourage a strong vote to�override�a veto should the President�choose to reject this legislation.�

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To read NSP's press release, click here.

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NSP's Washington Representative, Mark Rokala, interviewed with Keith Merckx of Texas State Network about the bill. Listen here.

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Gerald Simonsen Comments on National Sorghum Checkoff

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To hear Gerald Simonsen interview with Tony St. James of KFLP All Ag All�Day,�click here.

National Sorghum Checkoff Approved by USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture today published a final order on the proposed National Sorghum Checkoff and will begin collecting assessments on July 1, 2008.

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National Sorghum Producers (NSP) President Dale Murden is optimistic about the role a checkoff will play in the sorghum industrys future. Now is the time to invest in sorghum, said Murden. A National Sorghum Checkoff will leverage private industry investment while partnerships with public and private research and development operations will help bring technology to our fields.

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The NSP Board and sorghum producers nationwide have worked during the past two years to establish a National Sorghum Checkoff. Within three years, producers will have the opportunity to vote in a referendum. NSP looks forward to working with the National Checkoff Board to help solve industry problems and increase sorghum profitability in producers fields, says Murden.

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See the full press release.

Read the order.

NSP Responds to Texas Governor Rick Perry's Request for a RFS Waiver

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NSP CEO Tim Lust talked with Tony St. James of KFLP All Ag All Day radio on Monday regarding the Texas Governor's request for an RFS waiver.

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"You have a very complex situation that [the Governor] has tried to simplify into blaming one piece of biofuels legislation for�all of�our problems," said Lust. "And we just don't believe that is an accurate portrayal of the situation." Listen to the entire interview by clicking here.

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For�NSP's press release on Governor Perry's request, click here .

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Link to the Texas A&M University Ag & Food Policy Center study.

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Link to the Iowa State University study on the effects of ethanol on fuel prices.

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