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2015 Grain Sorghum Performance Tests in Texas

Department of Soil and Crop Sciences

SCS-2016-05

The Texas A&M University Systems

Ronnie Schnell - Assistant Professor & Extension SpecialistDennis Pietsch - Director, Crop Testing

Katrina Horn - Agricultural Research AssistantJonathan Moreno - Agricultural Research Assistant

W.L. Rooney - Professor, Plant Breeding and Genetics, Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, Texas AgriLife Research, The Texas A&M University System,

College Station, TexasGary Peterson - Professor, Grain Sorghum Breeding and Genetics, Texas A&M

AgriLife Research, Lubbock, Texas

2015 GRAIN SORGHUM PERFORMANCE TESTS IN TEXAS

by

Ronnie Schnell, Dennis Pietsch, Katrina Horn, Jonathan Moreno, W. L. Rooney, and Gary Peterson

SCS-2016-05

Respectively, Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist; Director, Crop Testing; Agricultural Research Assistant; Agricultural Research Assistant; Professor, Plant Breeding and Genetics, Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas; Professor, Grain Sorghum Breeding and Genetics, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Lubbock, Texas.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 1

Selecting Hybrids & Varieties ............................................................................................ 1

Field-Plot Techniques ....................................................................................................... 3

Data Analysis & Reporting ................................................................................................ 4

Agronomic Data as Designated by Company .................................................................... 4

Measured Agronomic Data................................................................................................ 5

Rainfall .............................................................................................................................. 5

Maps: Figure 1. Grain Sorghum Performance Trial Locations & Production Regions ... 3

Figure 2. 2015 Texas Water Year Total Rainfall ................................................ 6

2015 Grain Sorghum Hybrid Characteristics ..................................................................... 7

Grain Sorghum Company Contact Information .................................................................. 11

Monte Alto Full .................................................................................................................. 13

Monte Alto Limited ............................................................................................................ 17

Gregory ............................................................................................................................. 21

Danevang ......................................................................................................................... 25

Hondo ............................................................................................................................... 28

College Station.................................................................................................................. 32

Thrall ................................................................................................................................. 36

Hill County ........................................................................................................................ 40

Hereford ............................................................................................................................ 44

Perryton ............................................................................................................................ 48

Literature Cited and Acknowledgements ........................................................................... 52

2015 GRAIN SORGHUM PERFORMANCE TRIALS IN TEXAS

Ronnie Schnell, Dennis Pietsch, Katrina Horn, Jonathan Moreno, W. L. Rooney, and Gary Peterson

Introduction

Texas A&M AgriLife Research conducts the grain sorghum performance tests each year to provide growers in Texas with accurate and unbiased information on hybrid performance at locations across the state. Selection of superior hybrids that are well adapted for a given region is essential for maximizing yield and profit.

This year, seven irrigated and five non-irrigated test sites were planted in the major production regions of Texas. Major grain sorghum production regions include the Western Gulf Coastal Plain, Southern Texas Plains, East Central Texas Plains, Texas Blackland Prairies and High Plains. Approximate locations of the 2015 test sites are shown in Figure 1. A total of 360 entries were evaluated across 12 locations representing 83 unique hybrids from 13 commercial seed companies. Commercial seed companies enter hybrids into each trial location at their own discretion.

Performance trials are conducted by personnel from the Crop Testing Program, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, and financed by fees collected from participating commercial seed companies. Test sites are on privately owned farms or at Texas A&M University AgriLife Research Centers. All entries are randomized and replicated four times at each location. All test sites are managed according to practices common to each production region. Field maps and planting plans can be found at the link below shortly after planting. Following harvest, results are statistically analyzed and made available at: http://varietytesting.tamu.edu/grainsorghum/.

Suggestions for Selecting Hybrids and Varieties

Variety or hybrid selection is often the first decision a grower must make each crop year. The goal is to identify hybrids with superior performance (top yielding) for your environment. Many environments exist in Texas with significant variation within regions and across years, mostly due to variation in weather. Documented, consistent yield performance within a region is essential for selecting hybrids that will perform well on your farming operation. This means that evaluation of hybrids over multiple locations and years (when possible) is the best way to predict future performance. Exercise caution when using single location data to compare hybrid performance.

Following yield performance, other characteristics may be useful for selecting the best hybrid. Maturity or days to flowering may be important for selecting hybrids that are appropriate for your growing season/conditions. Typically mid- and full-season hybrids will respond favorably to additional moisture while early or short season hybrids are designed for dryland production with

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lower moisture requirements. Selecting the wrong maturity hybrid can result in poor yields in dry environments or the inability of a hybrid to produce higher yields if the moisture profile is favorable. As water becomes more limited, drought tolerance becomes a critical component for production. Most sorghum hybrids possess good levels of pre-flowering drought tolerance, but there is a wide variation for post-flowering drought tolerance, and in most years post flowering drought is more common in Texas. Therefore, producers should ask seed companies for the relative level of post-flowering drought tolerance (or staygreen) their hybrids possess. Producers should realize that plant height and grain yield are correlated and while there are exceptions, taller hybrids generally have higher yield potential. Likewise taller hybrids require greater management, but if they possess good post-flowering drought tolerance (or staygreen) they should have good standability. Finally, variation for grain quality exists in grain sorghum and there are several hybrids that are now used in food grain markets. A list of these hybrids is provided by the National Grain Sorghum Producers (www.sorghumgrowers.com). These hybrids have white or cream-colored grain and straw colored glumes with tan plant color. While these hybrids are not suitable in all regions, in certain environments these hybrids yield comparably to traditional hybrids and may provide additional marketing opportunities.

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Field-Plot Techniques Performance trials are conducted at each location using a randomized complete block design with four replications of each entry (hybrid). Seeds for each hybrid are packaged to obtain a final plant population appropriate for each production region and cropping system. Plots are generally 2

Figure 1. 2015 Grain Sorghum Performance Trials: Locations and Production Regions

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rows wide with row spacing ranging from 30 to 40 inches depending on location. Seeds are packaged to deliver 30 feet of planted row per plot. Seed is planted using a belt cone planter with John Deere MaxEmerge XP planter units at all sites. Following emergence, two feet of row are trimmed on each side resulting in 26 ft plots and 4 ft alleys at most sites. Alleys are maintained free of weeds throughout the growing season through mechanical or chemical control measures. Cultural and agronomic practices adapted for each region are used as determined by the cooperator. Field data such as plant height, head exertion, and days to 50% flower are recorded at the appropriate times. Additional agronomic information is provided when available. All locations are harvested with a John Deere 3300 plot combine equipped with the HarvestMaster Grain Gauge that measures plot weight, test weight, and grain moisture. Field and harvest notes are compiled for each location and results analyzed. Data Analysis and Reporting Data from each location is analyzed statistically using SAS. Mean values for yield and additional agronomic data are presented in tables for each location. Mean values are derived from the average of all replications for each entry in each trial. Least Significant Difference (LSD) is a statistical test used that determines the minimum difference between two entries required to be considered having different levels of performance. Differences between entries (yield, plant height, etc.) less than the LSD value represents variation measurements due to factors other than hybrid performance, such as variation in soil type, soil moisture, fertility, insect or disease pressure, planting or harvesting procedures. Although numeric differences in yield or other measurements may exist, if two entries are within the LSD value, they should be considered to have equal performance. The Coefficient of Variation (CV) is used to determine the amount of variability in the data set relative to the mean and can be used to determine if the results are reliable. Generally, CV’s greater than 20% indicate that the data is unreliable and is not reported. However, each data set is evaluated individually to determine if results will be reported. In the 2015 Grain Sorghum Characteristics table, you will find agronomic data submitted by each company for their entries. Agronomic information provided by the companies about their hybrids are found in the list below and include items such as cob color, grain color and genetic traits. Agronomic data measured and collected by the Crop Testing program is described in the section below. Agronomic Data as designated by each company:

Grain Color: Y = Yellow, W = White, Cm = Cream, R = Red, Bz = Bronze Plant Color: T = Tan, R = Red, P = Purple. Maturity Class: Early (E), medium-early (ME), medium (M), medium-late (ML), and late (L).

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Measured Agronomic Data:

Days to 50% Flowering: the average number of days from planting to the date when 50 percent of the plants within the plot are in some stage of flowering. Plant Height: the average height in inches from ground to tip of the panicle. Head Exertion: the average length in inches from the flag leaf to the base of the panicle. Grain Moisture: the average moisture at harvest as a percent (%).

Test Weight: is a measure of bulk grain density and is determined by the seed weight per unit of volume. This is measured at harvest and expressed as pounds per bushel. Yield : Standardized to 14% moisture: expressed in pounds per acre (lb/acre) and calculated using [((100 – moisture (%) /86) * yield (lb/acre)].

In addition to individual site performance, information on multi-year performance for each site and regional performance is provided. Multi-year tables are presented as 2-year summaries of yield performance data. The entries are ranked according to hybrid performance in the current year. Rainfall Available soil moisture during the growing season is often a limiting factor for sorghum production in Texas. Available moisture will influence decisions on hybrid selection related to maturity and for selection of appropriate seeding rates. Variation in rainfall patterns can be substantial within a production region and from year to year. A significant gradient in annual rainfall exist in Texas moving east to west. Often, it is useful to look at rainfall amounts for a given region based on the water-year. The water-year corresponds with hydrological cycles and runs from October 1 through September 30. In contrast to annual rainfall amounts, water-year analysis includes periods of time when soil profile moisture recharge can occur. The observed water-year totals are provided in Figure 2.

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Figure 2. Texas: 2015 Water Year total rainfall in inches.

Figure 2. 2015 water year (October 1, 2014 –September 30, 2015) precipitation in inches

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Hybrid Characteristics

2015 Grain Sorghum

Company Brand Hybrid Grain Color Plant Color Maturitry

Alta Seeds AG1301 CreamAdvanta Seeds Red Medium-Early

Advanta Research XG30002 RedAdvanta Seeds Red Medium

Advanta Research XG30001 BronzeAdvanta Seeds Red Medium-Early

Advanta Research XG30003 RedAdvanta Seeds Red Medium-Late

Advanta Research XG02008 RedAdvanta Seeds Red Medium

Alta Seeds AG2115 RedAdvanta Seeds Red Medium

Alta Seeds AG2105 RedAdvanta Seeds Red Medium

Alta Seeds AG1203 BronzeAdvanta Seeds Red Medium-Early

Alta Seeds AG3201 BronzeAdvanta Seeds Purple Medium-Late

Alta Seeds AG1201 BronzeAdvanta Seeds Red Early

Alta Seeds AG1401 WhiteAdvanta Seeds Tan Medium-Early

Alta Seeds AG3101 RedAdvanta Seeds Purple Medium-Late

Alta Seeds AG2103 RedAdvanta Seeds Purple Medium

Alta Seeds AG1101 BronzeAdvanta Seeds Red Early

Anzu Genetica AG 4240 WhiteAnzu Genetica Seed Medium

Anzu Genetica AG 4475 RedAnzu Genetica Seed Medium

Anzu Genetica AG 4223 RedAnzu Genetica Seed Early




Anzu Genetica AG 4620B RedAnzu Genetica Seed Medium-Late

Browning Challenger BMX II BronzeBrowning Seed Inc. Purple Medium-Late

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Browning CHALLENGER BMX BronzeBrowning Seed Inc. Purple Medium

Browning 775 W CreamBrowning Seed Inc. Purple Medium-Late

Sorghum Partners SP6929 BronzeChromatin Inc. Purple Medium-Late

Sorghum Partners NK7633Chromatin Inc. Medium-Late

Sorghum Partners NK5418Chromatin Inc. Medium

Sorghum Partners SP3425Chromatin Inc. Medium-Early

Sorghum Partners SPX17314 BronzeChromatin Inc. Purple Medium-Late

Sorghum Partners SPX17514 BronzeChromatin Inc. Purple Medium-Late

Sorghum Partners X715 BronzeChromatin Inc. Purple Medium-Late

Sorghum Partners SPX12613 RedChromatin Inc. Purple Early

Pioneer 84P72 RedDupont Purple Medium

Pioneer 83P73 BronzeDupont Purple Medium-Late

Pioneer 83P56 BronzeDupont Purple Medium-Late

Pioneer 85P05 BronzeDupont Purple Medium

Gayland Ward EXP 9102Gayland Ward Seed






Gayland Ward 9460Gayland Ward Seed


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Golden Acres 3637 BronzeGolden Acres Genetics Purple Medium




Golden Acres 2990C CreamGolden Acres Genetics Purple Medium-Early

Golden Acres 4980B BronzeGolden Acres Genetics Purple Medium-Late


DEKALB DKS 38-88 BronzeMonsanto Purple Medium-Early

DEKALB DKS 28-05Monsanto Early

DEKALB DKS 29-28Monsanto Early

DEKALB DKS 44-20 BronzeMonsanto Purple Medium

DEKALB DKS 37-07Monsanto Medium-Early


DEKALB DKS 53-53 BronzeMonsanto Purple Medium-Late




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Mycogen E46191Mycogen Seeds Purple

Mycogen 1G741 BronzeMycogen Seeds Purple Medium

Mycogen 1G688 RedMycogen Seeds Purple Medium

NuTech GS623 RedNuTech Seed, LLC Purple Medium-Early

NuTech GS693 RedNuTech Seed, LLC Purple Medium-Late



PIFSV HUASTECO BronzePIFSV Red Medium

PIFSV NORTENO BronzePIFSV Red Medium-Early

REV 9924 RedTerral Seed, Inc. Purple Late

REV 9782 RedTerral Seed, Inc. Purple Medium-Late

REV 9562 RedTerral Seed, Inc. Purple Medium-Early

Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx2752xRTx430 BronzeTexas A&M AgriLife Purple Medium-Late



Integra G3660 RedWilbur-Ellis Company Purple Medium

Integra G3670 BronzeWilbur-Ellis Company Purple Medium

Hybrid characteristics are provided by representatives of each company.For additional information contact your local seed dealer or:Dennis [email protected]

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Company Contacts

Grain Sorghum

Company Contact Information Phone EmailBrand

Travis Kidd 806-340-2031 [email protected]

301 S. Polk, Suite 350

Advanta Seeds

Amarillo, TX 79101

Advanta Research

Travis Kidd 806-340-2031 [email protected]

301 S. Polk, Suite 350

Advanta Seeds

Amarillo, TX 79101

Alta Seeds

Beto Anzaldua 245-548-7447 [email protected]

PO Box 23644

Anzu Genetica Seed

Waco, TX 76702

Anzu Genetica

Rodney Smith 806-293-5271 [email protected]

3101 S. I-27

Browning Seed Inc.

Plainview, TX 79072

Browning

Alfredo Pineda 806-790-6542 [email protected]

8509 Venita Avenue

Chromatin Inc.

Lubbock, TX 79424

Sorghum Partners

Grant Groene 620-229-0465 [email protected]

6519 72nd St

Dupont

Lubbock, TX 79424

Pioneer

Carson Ward 806-676-1123 [email protected]

4395 US Hwy 60

Gayland Ward Seed

Hereford, TX 79045

Gayland Ward

Dr. James Allison 512-793-5205 [email protected]

PO Box 579

Golden Acres Genetics

Buchanan Dam, TX 78609

Golden Acres

Roy Ussery 361-584-2523 [email protected]

982 US Hwy 77

Monsanto

Bishop, TX 78343

DEKALB

Ben Benton 806-253-2584 [email protected]

1111 Hwy 62 Bypass

Mycogen Seeds

Ralls, TX 79357

Mycogen

Steve Sick 402-661-4700 [email protected]

2321 N Loop Dr, Suite 230

NuTech Seed, LLC

Ames, IA 50010

NuTech

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Company Contacts

Grain Sorghum

Company Contact Information Phone EmailBrand

Jesus Ortega 868-813-1560 [email protected] PIFSV

Marty Hale 318-341-8814 [email protected]

111 Ellington

Terral Seed, Inc.

Rayville, LA 71269

REV

Bill Rooney 979-845-2151 [email protected]

2474 TAMU

Texas A&M AgriLife

College Station, TX 77843

Texas A&M AgriLife Research

Bracken Finney [email protected] Company Integra

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Performance Trial

2015

Monte Alto (Full Irrigated)

Grain Sorghum

Hybrid Yield * (lbs/acre)

Brand Moisture (%)

Test Weight (lbs/bu)

Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower

N/A10N/AN/AN/ADEKALB DKS 51-01 15.0 56.6 5,62556 583


N/A0N/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG3201 15.1 56.0 4,86054 580

N/A1N/AN/AN/AIntegra G3670 15.7 55.7 4,85154 580

N/A1N/AN/AN/APioneer 83P56 15.0 56.8 4,79353 581


N/A6N/AN/AN/AAnzu Genetica AG 4475 15.3 58.9 4,66557 880



N/A0N/AN/AN/AREV 9924 14.8 56.2 4,48952 582

N/A1N/AN/AN/AAdvanta Research XG02008 14.3 56.2 4,48949 580



N/A0N/AN/AN/ATexas A&M AgriLife Research ATx2752xRTx430 15.2 55.7 4,41351 481

N/A8N/AN/AN/AREV 9562 14.8 56.5 4,32153 681









N/A20N/AN/AN/AMycogen 1G688 15.0 53.9 3,71552 681

*Yields highlighted in yellow are not significantly different (L.S.D., p=0.05) from the top ranked hybrid.

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Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower

N/A5N/AN/AN/AREV 9782 14.6 56.9 3,50551 480



N/A0N/AN/AN/AAnzu Genetica AG 4620B 15.8 52.7 2,70757 485



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2015


Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower

4,204

13.8

798.0

0.000

Row Spacing (in) 30

Number of Rows 2

Seeds per Acre 80,000

N (lb/ac) 120

P2O5 (lb/ac) 0

K2O (lb/ac) 0

Plant Date 2/19/2015

Harvest Date 7/7/2015

Agronomic information8.1

0.686

55.9

2.2

1.7

0.000

14.9

Cooperator: Rio Farms: Andy Scott

Four replications of each hybrid are planted in a randomized block design. Model : yield = hybrid blk. LSD provided when hybrid significant at p < 0.05. Yields highlighted in yellow are not statistically different from the top ranked hybrid. Plots were planted using Almaco meter units on a JD Max-Emerge II units. Plots were harvested with a JD 3300 plot combine fitted with a Harvest Master GrainGage System. Precipitation data was recorded from January 1 through the harvest date.For additional information contact:Dennis [email protected]

Mean

P>f (hybrid)

L.S.D.

C.V. % 1.5

1.7

0.000

81

6.0

4.4

0.000

52

27.9

2.1

0.000

5

217.1

0.537

3.9

Irrigated Yes

Irrigation (in) 0

Precipitation (in) 24.71

Trial Notes

*Appreciation expressed to Juan Garza and Eddie Hernandez for assistance in conducting the test.*Applied 1 pt/A Nitrozin (17-0-0-5) + 1 qt/A of FOLI-GRO Action (2-17-17) on 5/8

Soil Type Hidalgo Sandy clay loam

Tillage

Previous Crop Soybeans

Herbicide

Applied 12 oz/A of Outlook on 2/22

*Applied 8 oz/A of Sivanto for control of sugarcane aphids on 5/8


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2-Year Summary


Grain Sorghum

Brand HybridCompany Yield (lbs/acre)

6,450DEKALB DKS 51-01Monsanto


6,028Integra G3670Wilbur-Ellis Company

5,969Alta Seeds AG3201Advanta Seeds



5,750REV 9924Terral Seed, Inc.



5,617Advanta Research XG02008Advanta Seeds

5,582Gayland Ward 9320Gayland Ward Seed




5,285Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx2752xRTx430Texas A&M AgriLife







Evaluation of yield across years and/or locations will provide the best indication of consistent hybrid performance. Only hybrids with two years data at each location are displayed.

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Performance Trial

2015

Monte Alto (Limited Irrigated)

Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower









N/A0N/AN/AN/ASorghum Partners X715 15.0 58.8 4,91656 779

N/A3N/AN/AN/ASorghum Partners SPX17514 14.1 58.8 4,90252 382

N/A10N/AN/AN/AREV 9562 13.9 58.2 4,89152 580




N/A3N/AN/AN/AREV 9782 14.0 58.8 4,67751 380


N/A0N/AN/AN/AGolden Acres 3637 14.0 58.2 4,54254 580

N/A8N/AN/AN/AREV 9924 13.9 57.6 4,51652 482




N/A5N/AN/AN/ASorghum Partners SP6929 14.7 58.1 4,36651 582




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2015


Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower


N/A10N/AN/AN/APIFSV NORTENO 14.3 57.5 4,04558 677






N/A8N/AN/AN/APIFSV HUASTECO 14.2 55.3 3,53356 382



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Performance Trial

2015


Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower

4,607

13.3

847.8

0.000

Row Spacing (in) 30

Number of Rows 2


N (lb/ac) 120

P2O5 (lb/ac) 0

K2O (lb/ac) 0




0.8

0.020

57.9

1.3

1.1

0.000

14.1

Cooperator: Rio Farms: Andy Scott


Mean

P>f (hybrid)

L.S.D.

C.V. % 1.3

1.5

0.000

80

4.1

3.0

0.000

52

35.5

2.5

0.000

5

236.5

0.929

3.8

Irrigated Yes

Irrigation (in) 0


Trial Notes

*Appreciation expressed to Juan Garza and Eddie Hernandez for assistance in conducting the test.*Applied 1 pt/A Nitrozin (17-0-0-5) + 1 qt/A of FOLI-GRO Action (2-17-17) on 5/8

Soil Type Hidalgo Sandy clay loam

Tillage

Previous Crop Soybeans

Herbicide

Applied 12 oz/A of Outlook on 2/22

*Applied 8 oz/A of Sivanto for control of sugarcane aphids on 5/8


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2-Year Summary


Grain Sorghum














5,579Golden Acres 3637Golden Acres Genetics



5,499Mycogen 1G688Mycogen Seeds








5,094Sorghum Partners SP6929Chromatin Inc.


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2015

Gregory

Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower

N/AN/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG3101 16.3 56.5 2,15251 8

N/AN/AN/AN/AMycogen 1G741 17.7 54.3 2,04148 7

N/AN/AN/AN/APioneer 83P56 17.5 54.7 1,94347 5

N/AN/AN/AN/AREV 9924 16.5 54.9 1,90148 6

N/AN/AN/AN/AAdvanta Research XG02008 15.9 53.6 1,89145 7


N/AN/AN/AN/AGolden Acres 5613 16.9 54.6 1,84544 8

N/AN/AN/AN/ADEKALB DKS 53-53 16.8 56.7 1,80148 4

N/AN/AN/AN/ATexas A&M AgriLife Research ATx2752xRTx430 16.9 55.3 1,79147 5




N/AN/AN/AN/AAnzu Genetica AG 4300 16.7 54.5 1,75043 8






N/AN/AN/AN/AREV 9782 16.5 53.9 1,53146 6


N/AN/AN/AN/AREV 9562 16.7 54.9 1,52647 7





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Performance Trial

2015

Gregory

Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower






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Performance Trial

2015

Gregory

Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower

1,659

16.7

383.3

0.000

Row Spacing (in) 38

Number of Rows 2


N (lb/ac) 40

P2O5 (lb/ac) 0

K2O (lb/ac) 0

Plant Date 4/7/2015



0.218

54.417.0

Cooperator: Allan Hunt


Mean

P>f (hybrid)

L.S.D.

C.V. % 3.7

2.4

0.000

46

23.6

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Irrigated No

Irrigation (in)


Trial Notes

*Yields do not reflect the potential of grain sorghum in this area. Due to prolonged wet soil conditions, the test block was planted about 5 weeks later than the optimum planting date. The test block was flooded three times and reduced potential yields.

Soil Type Raymondville clay loam; 0-1% slope

Tillage Full conventional till, shred stalks, disked, field cultivated and planted

Previous Crop Grain sorghum

Herbicide

None

*200 lbs of ammonium sulfate was applied after emergence.*The incidence of aphids were minimal thus no insecticide was applied.*No flowering notes recorded.


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2-Year Summary

Gregory

Grain Sorghum
























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Performance Trial

2015

Danevang

Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower








N/A2N/AN/AN/AREV 9924 12.7 58.2 5,38256 765


N/A2N/AN/AN/AREV 9562 12.4 59.2 5,35456 864



N/A1N/AN/AN/AREV 9782 12.6 58.4 5,10551 763













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Performance Trial

2015

Danevang

Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower


5,103

9.4

698.3

0.001

Row Spacing (in) 40

Number of Rows 2


N (lb/ac) 104

P2O5 (lb/ac) 0

K2O (lb/ac) 0

Plant Date 4/1/2015



0.710

58.2

1.9

1.7

0.000

12.9

Cooperator: Dean Hansen


Mean

P>f (hybrid)

L.S.D.

C.V. % 1.3

1.1

0.000

64

2.7

2.1

0.000

54

12.8

1.5

0.000

8

148.8

2.8

0.000

1.4

Irrigated No

Irrigation (in)


Trial Notes

*Applied 16 oz/A of Vesper for worms & aphids + 1.6 oz/A of Transform for sugarcane aphids + 3.78 oz/A of Priaxor for disease protection*30.92 oz/A of Touchdown was applied as a harvest aid prior to harvest

Soil Type Lake Charles Clay

Tillage Conventional

Previous Crop Cotton

Herbicide

Applied 9.2 oz/A of Verdict + 4.4 oz/A of Outlook


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2-Year Summary

Danevang

Grain Sorghum






















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Performance Trial

2015

D'Hanis/Hondo

Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower


N/AN/AN/AN/AREV 9924 13.7 55.2 6,12158 972


N/AN/AN/AN/ANuTech GS725 14.0 58.1 5,97565 1169

N/AN/AN/AN/AREV 9782 13.4 57.5 5,91553 871







N/AN/AN/AN/AREV 9562 13.1 58.1 5,55156 1073










N/AN/AN/AN/AIntegra G3660 13.7 58.0 5,13554 969




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Performance Trial

2015

D'Hanis/Hondo

Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower









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Performance Trial

2015

D'Hanis/Hondo

Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower

5,326

10.6

816.5

0.000

Row Spacing (in) 30

Number of Rows 2


N (lb/ac) 122

P2O5 (lb/ac) 50

K2O (lb/ac) 0




0.8

0.000

57.1

2.3

1.9

0.000

14.4

Cooperator: Bob Clary & Sons


Mean

P>f (hybrid)

L.S.D.

C.V. % 1.4

2.0

0.000

71

3.0

2.0

0.000

57

10.6

1.4

0.000

10

Irrigated Yes

Irrigation (in) 0


Trial Notes

Timely rain events eliminated any need for irrigation. Test was sprayed with Transform at label rate for aphids & Bidren at label rate for head worms and stinkbugs.

Soil Type Knippa clay

Tillage Chiseled in spring, disked twice

Previous Crop Wheat

Herbicide

Dual II Magnum at label rate

Appreciation is expressed to Mr. Wayne Scholtz, retired Medina County CEA for collecting flowering data and monitoring test.


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2-Year Summary

Hondo

Grain Sorghum
























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Performance Trial

2015

College Station

Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower








N/AN/AN/AN/AREV 9924 13.3 60.8 6,54150 670



N/AN/AN/AN/ABrowning CHALLENGER BMX 13.4 60.3 6,11046 668




N/AN/AN/AN/ABrowning Challenger BMX II 13.1 61.2 5,93149 667


N/AN/AN/AN/AREV 9782 14.9 61.4 5,79946 466


N/AN/AN/AN/AREV 9562 13.3 61.9 5,78547 568







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Performance Trial

2015

College Station

Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower




N/AN/AN/AN/ABrowning 775 W 13.7 60.2 5,06347 964






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Performance Trial

2015

College Station

Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower

5,933

14.0

1,243.2

0.000

Row Spacing (in) 30

Number of Rows 2


N (lb/ac) 99

P2O5 (lb/ac) 30

K2O (lb/ac) 6

Plant Date 4/2/2015



0.182

61.1

1.2

1.1

0.000

13.7

Cooperator: Dr. B. Rooney, D. Collins, S.Labar


Mean

P>f (hybrid)

L.S.D.

C.V. % 1.8

1.6

0.000

67

5.0

3.5

0.000

49

23.5

6

Irrigated Yes

Irrigation (in) 0


Trial Notes

*This was a good test despite the numerous rain events at this site. No irrigation was applied to the test.*The incidence of aphids were low, thus no insecticide was applied to the test..

Soil Type Ships clay loam

Tillage Conventional

Previous Crop Cotton

Herbicide


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2-Year Summary

College Station

Grain Sorghum
























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Performance Trial

2015

Thrall

Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower


N/AN/AN/AN/AREV 9924 11.4 61.5 6,76157 477



N/AN/AN/AN/AREV 9562 11.2 62.3 6,46153 574









N/AN/AN/AN/AREV 9782 11.8 62.6 5,50852 575












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Performance Trial

2015

Thrall

Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower









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Performance Trial

2015

Thrall

Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower

5,359

16.3

1,283.2

0.000

Row Spacing (in) 38

Number of Rows 2


N (lb/ac) 150

P2O5 (lb/ac) 45

K2O (lb/ac) 23




0.7

0.001

62.0

0.8

0.7

0.000

11.9

Cooperator: Stiles Farm Foundation, Ryan Collett


Mean

P>f (hybrid)

L.S.D.

C.V. % 2.1

2.2

0.000

74

3.2

2.4

0.000

53

25.0

5

Irrigated No

Irrigation (in)


Trial Notes

The test block is usually strip-tilled prior to planting, however due to wet field conditions, the test was not strip-tilled. Instead, the test was planted in last year's beds and herbicides were applied pre-emerge.

Soil Type Burleson clay

Tillage None, old beds were used

Previous Crop Corn

Herbicide

Applied 1.3 pt/A of Medal EC + 1 lb of Atrazine + 1.3 qt/A of glyphosate, pre-emerge

Large rain events delayed the optimum planting date approximately 3 weeks. Continued rain events after planting delayed early plant growth and development. 1.5 lb/A of Zinc was applied sidedress. Transform was applied at label rate for control of aphids.


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2-Year Summary

Thrall

Grain Sorghum






















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Performance Trial

2015

Hill County/Malone

Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower






N/AN/AN/AN/AREV 9782 12.1 63.4 3,81554 7





N/AN/AN/AN/AREV 9924 13.7 61.7 3,74253 5

N/AN/AN/AN/AREV 9562 12.9 62.9 3,72051 8














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Performance Trial

2015

Hill County/Malone

Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower








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Performance Trial

2015

Hill County/Malone

Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower

3,514

9.6

470.5

0.000

Row Spacing (in) 38

Number of Rows 2


N (lb/ac) 143

P2O5 (lb/ac) 45

K2O (lb/ac) 13

Plant Date 4/8/2015



0.8

0.000

62.4

1.2

1.0

0.000

13.5

Cooperator: Chad Radke


Mean

P>f (hybrid)

L.S.D.

C.V. % 3.5

2.0

0.000

52

17.3

2.0

0.000

8

Irrigated No

Irrigation (in)

Precipitation (in) 34

Trial Notes

Numerous rain events hampered early plant growth and development. One application of Transform was applied for aphids.

Soil Type Houston clay

Tillage Disk, standard tillage

Previous Crop Corn

Herbicide

1.5 oz/ac of Valor in Fall 2014. Applied Verdict at label rate at planting

In addition to N-P-K applied to test, 6 lb/ac of S + 1.4 lb/ac of Mg was also applied at planting.


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2-Year Summary

Hill County/Malone

Grain Sorghum


























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Performance Trial

2015

Hereford

Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower




N/AN/AN/AN/AREV 9562 13.0 58.1 8,14845 460






N/AN/AN/AN/AREV 9782 13.0 57.6 6,90344 360


N/AN/AN/AN/ABrowning Challenger BMX II 13.3 55.9 6,75249 661



N/AN/AN/AN/ABrowning 775 W 13.2 56.2 6,32342 460





N/AN/AN/AN/AGolden Acres 4980B 13.5 53.5 5,49547 459




N/AN/AN/AN/AGolden Acres 2990C 13.9 55.9 5,19846 762


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Performance Trial

2015

Hereford

Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower


N/AN/AN/AN/ABrowning CHALLENGER BMX 13.2 52.7 4,86447 663






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Performance Trial

2015

Hereford

Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower

6,200

14.8

1,304.3

0.000

Row Spacing (in) 30

Number of Rows 2


N (lb/ac) 0

P2O5 (lb/ac) 0

K2O (lb/ac) 0

Plant Date 6/2/2015



0.5

0.000

55.8

2.5

2.0

0.000

13.4

Cooperator: Greg Urbanczyk


Mean

P>f (hybrid)

L.S.D.

C.V. % 2.0

1.7

0.000

60

3.9

2.5

0.000

45

26.7

4

Irrigated Yes

Irrigation (in) 7


Trial Notes

*No post plant herbicides were applied due to numerousrainfall events*An aerial application of Transform (for aphid control) +Prevathon (for grasshopper control) was applied on 8/28

Soil Type Pullman clay loam

Tillage Bedded and used rolling cultivator prior to planting

Previous Crop Fallow

Herbicide

Applied Roundup and Clarity on 5/30

*Birds were a problem, particularily on early maturinghybrids reducing potential yields. Bird damage wasrecorded at harvest.*Appreciation is expressed to Mr. Rick Aukerman fortaking notes, monitoring, and maintaining test.


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2-Year Summary

Hereford

Grain Sorghum










6,773Browning 775 WBrowning Seed Inc.










5,543Browning CHALLENGER BMXBrowning Seed Inc.




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Performance Trial

2015

Perryton

Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower



N/A0N/AN/AN/AREV 9562 14.6 60.8 9,21853 660

N/A0N/AN/AN/ABrowning Challenger BMX II 14.5 59.1 9,20554 664






N/A0N/AN/AN/AGolden Acres 2990C 14.5 60.6 8,48052 764




N/A0N/AN/AN/ABrowning CHALLENGER BMX 14.6 56.2 8,17650 466










N/A0N/AN/AN/AGolden Acres 4980B 15.0 60.3 7,61055 557


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Performance Trial

2015

Perryton

Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower

N/A1N/AN/AN/AREV 9782 14.6 61.0 7,52653 661


N/A0N/AN/AN/ABrowning 775 W 14.6 59.2 7,29548 563






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Performance Trial

2015

Perryton

Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower

8,064

14.3

1,624.6

0.000

Row Spacing (in) 30

Number of Rows 1


N (lb/ac) 50

P2O5 (lb/ac) 30

K2O (lb/ac)

Plant Date 6/3/2015



0.7

0.479

59.6

3.1

2.7

0.000

14.6

Cooperator: Monty Wright


Mean

P>f (hybrid)

L.S.D.

C.V. % 4.2

3.6

0.000

61

2.7

2.0

0.000

51

16.9

1.3

0.000

5

183.6

0.3

Irrigated Yes

Irrigation (in) 9


Trial Notes

Soil tests showed there was a residual 50 lbs of N at 12 inches prior to 2015 inputs.Transform was sprayed at 4oz/acre at flag leaf for aphid control.

Soil Type Pullman Clay

Tillage Ridge Tilled, rolling cultivator was used to incoporate wheat stubble

Previous Crop Wheat

Herbicide

1.5 Pints of Cinch with ATZ light for grass and broadleaf control

There were no in season tillage or fertilizer applications due to wetter than normal conditions.


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2-Year Summary

Perryton

Grain Sorghum





















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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Appreciation for assistance and cooperation in conducting these tests is expressed to the following.

Farmers: Kenneth Clary (Hondo) Dean Hansen (Danevang), Allan Hunt (Gregory), Chad Radke (Hill County), Greg Urbanczyck (Hereford), and Kenneth Wright (Farmersville), Monty Wright (Perryton),

Texas A&M AgriLife Research Personnel: Delroy Collins, Stephen Labar, Dr. Bill Rooney, Dr. Gary Peterson, Mark Stelter, and Russell Sutton.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Personnel: Archie Abrameit, Rick Auckerman, Ryan Collett, Bob McCool, and Scott Strawn.

Other contributers: Personell at Rio Farms near Monte Alto, Texas: Andy Scott, Eddie Hernandez, and Juan Garza. Wayne Scholtz, Retired CEA, Medina County.

Appreciation is also expressed to Monsanto Company for providing the herbicide Roundup, that was used to maintain alleyways at the test sites.

Appreciation is also expressed to student workers David Bryant, Anthony Grassia, Hunter Hengst, and Mike Valenti for their assitance in conducting the tests.

LITERATURE CITED

1. National Weather Service, Advanced Hydrological Prediction Servicehttp://water.weather.gov/precip/index.php

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