May is Mental Health Month! The Kansas Dept. of Ag has great resources for helping farmers and ranchers manage their stress and unique mental health challenges at kansasagstress.org #kscorn #stress #mentalhealth

Tomorrow is the last day to request supplies for this school year. After May 3, we will take orders to be mailed in August for the 24-25 school year. #kscorn #corn #STEM #science #education

The 2024 National Corn Yield Contest is open for registration! Learn more about this year’s contest at kscorn.com/yieldcontest #kscorn #corn #ncyc #yieldcontest #cornyield

Growers had been excited for the opportunity to provide corn-based ethanol to decarbonize the aviation industry using ethanol-based sustainable aviation fuel, but now opportunities are limited for many farmers to benefit from tax credits. Read more bit.ly/4blWfNh #kscorn

#HappyBeefMonth! #DYK Beef cattle are the top consumer of corn in our state. They just love it! #kscorn #corn #STEM #science #education #ksbeef #eatbeef

Need a fun activity for your summer library program? Don’t forget about our “We Grow Corn” Library Series available FREE to Kansas libraries! Learn more at kscorn.com/libraryseries/ #kscorn #corn #STEM #science #education

Be ready when you're called to action! Sign up for advocacy alerts so you can help share your story when we need it. Learn more about your KCGA membership at kscorn.com/join #kscorn #membership #corn #agpolicy

We will stop mailing PreK-5 classroom materials on May 3rd. Please get any requests in at kscorn.com/request-materi… #kscorn #corn #STEM #science #education

A little inspiration if you haven't started planting yet. #kscorn

Planting season is in full swing across Kansas. But what happens once that kernel begins to germinate? Learn more at wegrowcorn.com #kscorn #corn #STEM #science #education

Always fun when we get out of the office to do a local event! Today Johnna made germination necklaces with about 80 students at the Anderson County Farm Bureau Day on the Farm. #kscorn #ageducation #corn

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“Planting resumed yesterday after a week break due to rain. There seems to be plenty of moisture for the seed now. I estimate 80% of the corn in this area has been planted." #planting update from Francis Kelsey, Shawnee County. #kscorn #corn #plant24

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Through adoption of conservation practices, farmers have made great gains in reducing soil erosion and mitigating nutrient losses, thus reducing farm-related sediment and nutrient challenges to water quality. Passing a strong, #FarmBill will help. #kscorn #ncga #sustainability

The Garnett office is full as we called in extra staff to help us pack 218 Summer Scientist Kits this morning! If you are one of the educators utilizing these kits please send us photos because we can't wait to see all the fun and learning to come from these boxes. #kscorn

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Happy Earth Day! Thanks to technology and research Kansas' top crop continues to increase its sustainability both in how its grown and the products made from it, such as ethanol. Learn more about the future of corn at ncga.com/our-future #kscorn #cornfed #sustainability

Happy #EarthDay! Every day, farmers are increasing their soil health, improving water quality and irrigation efficiency and making strides to be more sustainable with every bushel grown. #kscorn #corn #STEM #science #education

"As for corn I'm 100% done and so are all other farmers I know in my area. Our earliest planted corn is two leaf currently and our last planted I expect it to emerge over the weekend. We finished spraying pre-emerge earlier this week," Luke Bellar, Labette County #kscorn #plant24

Over the last 2 days we've hosted stakeholders from Myanmar, interested in bringing fuel ethanol access to their country. During their visit they toured Splitter Farms & Kansas Ethanol, LLC in Lyons and JumpStart in Wichita. #kscorn #ethanol #trade

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As the school year comes to an end, consider having your students write a note or draw an image to thank a farmer for funding the resources used in your classroom. Submit them online at kscorn.com/thankafarmer/ #kscorn #corn #STEM #science #education

Biden's waiver provides consumer access to E15, a fuel valued for its lower price, high octane, and environmental benefits. The waiver provides relief from an outdated regulation that would prevent summer E15 sales. Read more at bit.ly/3UsvWje #kscorn #E15 #kcga #ethanol