Nitrates & Prussic Acid in Forages, E-543 (2012)
Statewide Applications in Sorghum Forages When nitrates and prussic acid accumulate in forage, the feed may not be safe for livestock consumption. This Extension document—available for view, print, or download at https://agrilifebookstore.org/ (then use the search box) —highlights the symptoms of nitrate and prussic acid poisoning. Prussic acid (cyanide) occurs primarily when a strong frost hits sorghum family forages or …
Grain Sorghum & Low Input Mentality
Statewide Numerous producers in all regions of Texas are already considering increasing their grain sorghum acreage in 2013. Cotton price prospects for 2013 do not appear strong and grains do. Aflatoxin concerns have backed some growers off of corn in Central and South Texas. Producers are already checking seed supplies of favorite sorghum hybrids for next year. A pitfall to …
Sorghum Tips Provided by:
Dr. Calvin Trostle, Lubbock
(806) 746-6101
ctrostle@ag.tamu.edu
For information on grain sorghum or sorghum forages for your area, or for specific questions, contact your local county agricultural Extension agent, an Extension agronomy specialist, or Dr. Calvin Trostle.
