Items Tagged with 'sorghum'
ARTICLES
10 feet tall with BMR: A new era of grass
Grazing, BMR genes, improved varieties, low-moisture situations – combined with the potential for high summer yields and good nutrition – these plants can be impressive.
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Forage sampling and analysis: Can we overemphasize its importance?
As fall and winter approach, producers should know what they expect from their forage. This will allow for more accurate testing and profitable feeding to cattle.
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You can teach an old dog new tricks
When it comes to alternative forages, look outside normal methods of processing to maximize the potential. Research has shown that proper berry processing in sorghum silages can be a key to unlocking more starch.
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Useful traits of sorghum
Summer pastures can offer a cornucopia of traits due to the three useful traits of sorghum that are present in the summer.
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The opportunities and challenges of grazing sudangrass and sorghum-sudan hybrids
Producers interested in grazing sudangrass and sorghum-sudan hybrids should be aware of its potential risks and how to mitigate them.
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Managing the unknowns for forage safety
Management practices such as spreading out nitrogen applications, irrigation and seed selection for low prussic acid can all reduce risk.
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SUMMARY
Corn is king, alfalfa is queen – but what are my alternatives?
Forage sorghum has potential to rival corn and solve unique problems that both corn and alfalfa struggle to overcome.
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