Late Season Aphid Control & Grain Sorghum Harvest
This tip was provided by Ronnie Schnell, Ph.D., Cropping Systems Specialist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, College Station. Central and North Central Texas Sugarcane aphids that move from the lower plant canopy to the upper canopy (flag leaf or head) as harvest approaches could result in harvest problems. Honeydew produced by feeding aphids and sooty mold development can create sticky conditions …
Status of Younger Grain Sorghum – Purple, Yellow, Stunted, Survival…
High Plains/West Texas Numerous questions have arisen since July 7 on later planted grain sorghum (June and later) especially in the High Plains about poor growth and stagnation. At earlier times of the year these can be issues in South & Central Texas as well, especially the potential herbicide and iron considerations. Here are several questions including: What causes the …
Weed Control & Harvest Desiccation in Sorghum – 2014
Statewide Quick Guide for Weed Control & Harvest Desiccation in Sorghum – 2014 For producers across Texas, regardless of the stage of their grain sorghum, the “Quick Guide for Weed Control & Harvest Desiccation in Sorghum-2014” is a summary of relevant herbicides labeled for grain sorghum in Texas. This document was originally developed for the High Plains, but we have …
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.
