2012 Grain Sorghum Hybrid Yield Trials
Statewide Texas A&M AgriLife’s Crop Testing Program (http://varietytesting.tamu.edu) annually conducts fee-based hybrid performance tests across Texas. These replicated tests also report multi-year data for up to three years at most locations. With increased interest in grain sorghum for 2013, visit the above website and click on ‘Grain Sorghum’ to learn about trials in your region. Results for 2012 to date—all …
Early Freeze & Frost (High Plains)
High Plains The Freeze & Frost of October 8, 2012 An unexpected heavy frost/freeze occurred in the lower High Plains region on October 8th. Due to later plantings, often after failed cotton, many acres were subject to extended hours of frost and freeze. Lubbock recorded the second earliest freeze on record (average first freeze is Oct. 31). Texas Tech Univ. …
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.
