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Late-planted Grain Sorghum Reduces Profit Potential
This article examines the impact on profits of planting grain sorghum late. Late planting generally occurs when grain sorghum follows winter wheat. Grain sorghum planted beyond the optimum planting window has lower yields and increased insect pressure. These two factors combine to drastically reduce the profit potential compared to grain sorghum planted in the optimal planting window.

Grain Sorghum Production in Louisiana 2007
[Image: Grain Sorghum Field and Title Page]

A presentation discussing grain sorghum production in Louisiana. The presentation includes summary information on 2005 production, 2004 - 2006 core block yields by region, recommendations for planting dates, rate and depth as well as 2007 grain sorghum hybrid 'best bets'.