Grain Sorghum Seed Costs & 2013 Supply
Statewide No kidding, seed is in short supply for 2013 due to reduced hybrid seed production in both 2011 and 2012. An increased in expected acres will further shorten supplies. This has created the highest grain sorghum seed cost we have ever seen. Action Tips for Grain Sorghum Seed: If you anticipate needing grain sorghum seed in 2013 I urge …
“Free” Nitrogen for Grain Sorghum (Irrigated) #2 – Nitrate N in Irrigation Water
Statewide In my previous tip I noted the value of existing subsoil (below 6”) nitrate that is readily available to grain sorghum and other crops, which should be fully credited to grain sorghum N requirements nor soil nitrate between 6” and 24” deep. Now for irrigated crop producers, let’s consider the amount of nitrate-N (also expressed as nitrate-nitrogen or NO3-N) …
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.
