Cooperative Extension Service, University of Arkansas, 2004. — 74 pp. — (MP 297).The Corn and Grain Sorghum Research Verification Program (CGSRVP) began in 2000, funded almost solely by Arkansas growers through check-off contributions. The CGSRVP uses Extension management recommendations to produce a high yielding, economical grain sorghum crop. Information from the CGSRVP fields is used to improve and refine recommendations to meet the needs of Arkansas grain sorghum farmers and identify areas which need additional research. Economic information is collected on each CGSRVP field to estimate crop expenditures and returns.
Extension specialists and researchers with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture developed this handbook, with the financial support of Arkansas grain sorghum growers through the Arkansas Corn and Grain Sorghum Promotion Board.
The materials presented here should be used as a reference guide to increase the reader’s understanding of topics such as hybrid selection, soil and water management, plant nutrition, integrated pest management, harvesting and safety considerations in the production of grain sorghum under Arkansas conditions. Due to constant changes in laws that regulate pesticide use, the reader is encouraged to contact the appropriate Extension office for the most current information.Contents.
Introduction (Leo Espinoza and Jason Kelley).
Growth and Development (Jason Kelley).
Cultural Practices (Jason Kelley).
Drainage and Irrigation (Phil Tacker, Earl Vories and Gary Huitink).
Fertilization and Liming (Leo Espinoza).
Major Insect Pests of Grain Sorghum in Arkansas and Their Management (Paul McLeod and Jeremy Greene).
Common and Important Diseases of Grain Sorghum (Dave TeBeest, Terry Kirkpatrick and Rick Cartwright).
Weed Control in Grain Sorghum (Kenneth Smith and Bob Scott).
Harvesting Grain Sorghum (Gary Huitink).
On-Farm Storage and Drying (Dennis R. Gardisser).
Estimating Production Costs for Grain Sorghum in Arkansas (Tony Windham).
Grain Sorghum for Forage (Wayne K. Coblentz and J. Mike Phillips).
Identify Hazards and Prevent Accidents (Gary Huitink, Phil Tacker and Earl Vories).
