Sorghum Referendum Underway

    The referendum period to vote to continue the United Sorghum Checkoff Program began February 1st and runs through Monday, February 28. All sorghum producers who have grown sorghum between July 1, 2008 and December 31, 2010 are encouraged to participate in the voting process. In order for a ballot to be considered valid, producers must include a copy of a settlement sheet or seed receipt proving that they grew sorghum and paid into the checkoff during the aforementioned time period. Ballots and proof of production must be returned to a producer’s county FSA office in person, by mail or via fax no later than Monday, February 28. One vote may be cast per entity. For more information about the voting process as well as who qualifies to vote, please visit www.voteforsorghum.com. Ballots are available  at your county FSA office, online at www.voteforsorghum.com or through Kristin Utterback. Please feel free to contact Kristin with any questions or concerns at 979-218-3029 or kristin@texassorghum.org.