Home > Crops & Livestock > Crops > Sorghum > Publications > 2009 Projected Red River and Central Louisiana Cotton, Soybean, Corn, Grain Sorghum and Wheat Production Costs [Image: 2009 Red River Crop Budgets] This report presents estimates of projected production costs for the production of cotton, soybeans, corn, grain sorghum and wheat in the Red River and central areas of Louisiana for the 2009 crop year. 2009 Projected Northeast Louisiana Cotton, Soybean, Corn, Grain Sorghum and Wheat Production Costs [Image: 2009 Northeast Louisiana Crop Budgets] This report presents estimates of projected production costs for the production of cotton, soybeans, corn, grain sorghum and wheat in Northeast Louisiana for the 2009 crop year. Chinch Bugs as a Pest of Corn and Grain Sorghum [Image: Chinch Bugs as a Pest of Corn and Grain Sorghum] The chinch bug is commonly found in all areas of Louisiana feeding on a variety of grass crops and wild grasses. In some years it is an economic pest on corn and grain sorghum, especially if high populations migrate into these crops in the early spring when plants are young. To prevent stand loss and yield reductions, it is important to understand the biology and behavior of this pest as it relates to corn and grain sorghum. Grain Sorghum Hybrids for Grain [Image: grain sorghum] 2009 recommendations. This information will help producers choose grain sorghum hybrids which have displayed good yield potential and agronomic performance. The LSU AgCenter conducts yearly grain sorghum hybrid yield tests at several locations in Louisiana. This is done to provide producers with unbiased information on hybrid performance under different soil types and climatic conditions.