Managed Deficit Irrigation Scheduling in Grain Sorghum to Enhance Yield on High Plains
This tip was provided by: Jourdan Bell, AgriLife Extension Agronomist, Amarillo, 806-677-5600, jourdan.bell@ag.tamu.edu High Plains Managed Deficit Irrigation Scheduling in Grain Sorghum to Enhance Yield The ample rainfall during the 2015 cropping season has allowed many Texas High Plains producers to significantly reduce their number of irrigations, but in an average year, irrigation is necessary to minimize production risks. However, …
Grain Sorghum Recovery From Saturated Conditions & Sugarcane Aphid in High Plains
This tip was provided by: Ronnie Schnell, Ph.D., Cropping Systems Specialist, College Station, (979) 845-2935, ronnie.schnell@ag.tamu.edu Grain Sorghum Recovery from Saturated Conditions Central and North-Central Texas Repeated rain events during May resulted in soils being saturated, or even flooded, for extended periods of time for many sorghum fields across Texas. Rains have continued through June for many areas as well. …
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.
