We finally received word that Transform WG has been approved for emergency use to control sugarcane aphids in sorghum during 2015. Restrictions are identical to last year (see below). Continue reading
Too much of a good thing can sometimes be a bad thing and in West Tennessee this year that “thing” is rain. We have been getting a lot of calls from producers this week asking “Is it too late to plant sorghum?” and “Will I still get good yields with planting this late?” Continue reading
Our weed control in grain sorghum this spring ranges from fields that are in pretty good shape to quite a few fields that are absolute grassy weed messes. There have been a number of calls from folks wanting to rescue some of these grain sorghum fields from this grass. Continue reading
As expected carryover injury from fomesafen (Flexstar, Prefix, Reflex, Intimidator, Marvel, Dawn, Rhythm, etc.) is starting to show in some fields. The reason it is showing now is due to all the rain allowing any herbicide carryover to more completely get into the soil solution. Continue reading
There have been quite a few questions on the basics of grain sorghum production this spring. Attached below are some short you tube videos on grain sorghum management. Continue reading
Dry weather has already plagued some parts of the state. We do have some likely rains in the forecast, but for those who miss rain once again this weekend and are thinking about turning on the irrigators, included are some basic irrigation amounts for corn, soybeans and grain sorghum. Continue reading
Dry weather following sorghum planting is causing inadequate preemergence herbicide activation and thin stands, and I have gotten a number of calls requesting info on the recommended minimum stand in replant situations. Continue reading
With a substantial increase in sorghum acres, there are a lot of questions about managing insect pests. Sorghum will typically require more insect management then corn, especially in the Bt corn era. This means we are more likely to need one or more foliar insecticide applications. Below are some steps you should be thinking about for managing insects in grain sorghum. Continue reading