20 Texas Grain Sorghum Performance Variety Trials

2020 Texas Grain Sorghum Performance Variety Trials

Department of Soil and Crop Sciences

SCS-2020-12

The Texas A&M University Systems

Ronnie Schnell - Associate Professor & Extension Specialist Katrina Horn - Crop Testing Coordinator & Research Associate

Ethan Biar- Research AssociateW. L. Rooney - Professor, Plant Breeding and Genetics

2020 TEXAS GRAIN SORGHUM PERFORMANCE VARIETY TRIALS

By

Ronnie Schnell

Katrina Horn

Ethan Biar

W. L. Rooney

SCS-2020-12

Respectively, Associate Professor & Extension Specialist; Crop Testing Coordinator & Research Associate; Research Associate; 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

Data Analysis & Reporting ................................................................................................ 3

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

Measured Agronomic Data................................................................................................ 4

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

Maps: Figure 1. Grain Sorghum Performance Trial Locations & Production Regions ... 2

Figure 2. 2020 Texas Water Year Total Rainfall ................................................ 5

2020 Grain Sorghum Hybrid Characteristics ..................................................................... 6

Grain Sorghum Company Contact Information .................................................................. 9

Monte Alto Full .................................................................................................................. 10

Monte Alto Limited ............................................................................................................ 12

Driscoll .............................................................................................................................. 15

Gregory ............................................................................................................................. 22

Damon .............................................................................................................................. 29

College Station.................................................................................................................. 36

Thrall ................................................................................................................................. 40

Hill County ........................................................................................................................ 47

Greenville .......................................................................................................................... 54

Plainview ........................................................................................................................... 59

Gruver ............................................................................................................................... 66

Sunray .............................................................................................................................. 72

Literature Cited and Acknowledgements ........................................................................... 76

2020 TEXAS GRAIN SORGHUM PERFORMANCE VARIETY TRIALS

Ronnie Schnell, Katrina Horn, Ethan Biar, and W. L. Rooney 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, six irrigated and six 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 2020 test sites are shown in Figure 1. A total of 302 entries were evaluated across 12 locations representing 46 unique hybrids from 8 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 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.

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http://varietytesting.tamu.edu/grainsorghum/

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 (https://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.

Figure 1. 2020 Grain Sorghum Performance Trials: Locations and Production Regions

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https://sorghumgrowers.com/

Field-Plot Techniques Performance trials are conducted at each location using a randomized complete block design with four replications of each entry (hybrid). Plots are generally 2 rows wide with row spacing ranging from 30 to 40 inches depending on location. Population is determined based on the appropriate seeding rate for each production region and cropping system. Seeds are packaged to deliver 30 feet of planted row per plot. Seed is planted using a SRES Advanced research air planter with Monosem units at all sites. Following emergence, alleys are trimmed if necessary for a final plot length of 30 feet with a 4 foot alley. 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. 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 2020 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 is 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.

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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), late (L).

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: 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 is provided. Multi-year tables are presented as 2 and 3-year summaries of yield performance data. The entries are ranked according to hybrid performance in the current year.

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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 exists in Texas moving east to west.

Figure 2. 2020 Precipitation (October 1, 2019 –September 30, 2020) precipitation in inches

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Hybrid Characteristics

2020 Grain Sorghum

Company Brand Hybrid Grain Color Plant Color Maturity

Alta Seeds ADV G2275 BronzeAdvanta Seeds Purple Medium

DEKALB DKS 46-60 BronzeBayer Purple Medium

DEKALB DKS 54-07 RedBayer Purple Medium-Late

DEKALB DKS 45-60 BronzeBayer Purple Medium

DEKALB DKS 44-07 RedBayer Purple Medium

DEKALB DKS 36-07 BronzeBayer Purple Medium-Early

Pioneer 83P27 RedCorteva Purple Medium-Early

Pioneer 82P83 RedCorteva Purple Late

Pioneer 83G19Corteva Medium-Late

Pioneer 83P11 RedCorteva Red Medium

Gayland Ward 19017 BronzeGayland Ward Seed Purple Medium

Gayland Ward 19016 BronzeGayland Ward Seed Purple Medium

Gayland Ward 18057 BronzeGayland Ward Seed Purple Medium-Early

Gayland Ward 18036 RedGayland Ward Seed Tan Medium-Early

Golden Acres 4880R RedGolden Acres Purple Medium-Late

Golden Acres 3020B BronzeGolden Acres Purple Medium

Golden Acres 3180B BronzeGolden Acres Purple Medium

Dyna-Gro M71GR91 RedNutrien Ag Purple Medium-Late

Dyna-Gro M60GB31 BronzeNutrien Ag Purple Medium-Early


Dyna-Gro M74GB17 BronzeNutrien Ag Purple Medium-Late

Dyna-Gro M69GB38 BronzeNutrien Ag Purple Medium

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2020 Grain Sorghum


Dyna-Gro M69GR88 RedNutrien Ag Purple Medium

Dyna-Gro GX19981 RedNutrien Ag Purple Medium-Late

Dyna-Gro M72GB71 BronzeNutrien Ag Purple Medium-Late


Dyna-Gro GX17912 CreamNutrien Ag Purple Early

Dyna-Gro M59GB94 BronzeNutrien Ag Purple Early

Sorghum Partners SWGS2002 RedS&W Seed Company Purple Early

Sorghum Partners SP7715 BronzeS&W Seed Company Purple Medium-Late

Sorghum Partners SP68M57 BronzeS&W Seed Company Purple Medium

Sorghum Partners SWGS2003 BronzeS&W Seed Company Purple Medium-Early

Sorghum Partners SP33S40 WhiteS&W Seed Company Tan Medium-Early

Sorghum Partners SWGS5011 BronzeS&W Seed Company Purple Medium-Late

Sorghum Partners SP25C10 BronzeS&W Seed Company Purple Early

Sorghum Partners SP31A15 BronzeS&W Seed Company Purple Medium-Early

Sorghum Partners SP43M80 BronzeS&W Seed Company Purple Medium-Early

Sorghum Partners SP74M21 BronzeS&W Seed Company Purple Medium-Late

Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx378xRTx430 BronzeTexas A&M AgriLife Purple Medium-Late

Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx399xRTx430 BronzeTexas A&M AgriLife Purple Medium-Late

Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx631xRTx436 WhiteTexas A&M AgriLife Tan Medium-Late

Integra G3665 BronzeWilbur-Ellis Company Purple Medium

Integra G3620 BronzeWilbur-Ellis Company Purple Medium-Early

Integra G3711 RedWilbur-Ellis Company Red Late

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2020 Grain Sorghum


Integra G3630 RedWilbur-Ellis Company Red Medium-Early

Integra G3590 BronzeWilbur-Ellis Company Purple Early

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

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Company Contacts

Grain Sorghum

Company Contact Information Phone EmailBrand

Zachary Eder 979-332-5138 [email protected]

8600 Freeport Pkwy, Suite 220

Advanta Seeds

Irving, TX 75063

Alta Seeds

Ronald Navarrete 979-422-1643 [email protected]

800 N. Lindbergh Blvd

Bayer

St. Louis, MO 63167

DEKALB

Amber Buzzard 361-484-2679 [email protected]

5777 McCoy Road

Corteva

Victoria, TX 77905

Pioneer

Slade Price 361-815-8570 [email protected] Pioneer

Carson Ward 806-258-7394 [email protected]

4395 Hwy 60

Gayland Ward Seed

Hereford, TX 79045

Gayland Ward

Chris Sheppard 254-313-8720 [email protected]

1122 E 169th Street

Golden Acres

Westfield, IN 46074

Golden Acres

Cord Willms 361-960-4399 [email protected]

1024 Willms Road

Nutrien Ag

Columbus, TX 78934

Dyna-Gro

Scott Staggenborg 702-647-8180 [email protected]

2101 Ken Pratt Blvd, Suite 201

S&W Seed Company

Longmont, CO 80501

Sorghum Partners

David Ferrell 512-258-1834 [email protected]

1111 N. IH 35, Suite 206

Wilbur-Ellis Company

Round Rock, TX 78664

Integra

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Performance Trial

2020

Monte Alto Full

Grain Sorghum

Hybrid Yield * (lbs/acre)

Brand Moisture (%)

Test Weight (lbs/bu)

Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower

N/A0N/AN/AN/ADyna-Gro M71GR91 16.3 61.0 6,97054 868

N/A0N/AN/AN/ADEKALB DKS 54-07 16.2 60.8 6,84357 668


N/A0N/AN/AN/ADyna-Gro M72GB71 15.8 60.6 6,75453 968


N/A0N/AN/AN/APioneer 83G19 16.4 58.9 6,38151 966


N/A0N/AN/AN/ATexas A&M AgriLife Research ATx378xRTx430 15.2 57.5 6,07556 1265




N/A0N/AN/AN/AGayland Ward 18036 16.6 59.8 6,00456 1266





N/A0N/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds ADV G2275 17.4 58.9 5,32847 969





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

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Performance Trial

2020

Monte Alto Full

Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower

5,804

9.1

744.8

0.000

Row Spacing (in) 30

Number of Rows 2

Seeds per Acre 80,000

Plant Date 2/24/2020

Harvest Date 6/23/2020

Agronomic information2.2

0.5

0.000

58.9

1.2

1.0

0.000

15.9

Cooperator: Texas AgriScience

Four replications of each hybrid are planted in a randomized block design. Model : yield = hybrid blk. SAS 9.4 was used for statistical analysis. 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 a SRES Advanced planter with Monosem 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:

Dr. Ronnie Schnell / Katrina [email protected] / [email protected] / 979-845-8505

Mean

P>f (hybrid)

L.S.D.

C.V. % 1.7

1.6

0.000

66

6.8

5.0

0.000

52

14.6

1.9

0.000

9 0.0

Irrigated Yes

Irrigation (in)

Precipitation (in) 7.41

Trial Notes

*Test was pre-watered in early February*Irrigated 4/14/20

N (lb/ac) 157

P2O5 (lb/ac) 56

K2O (lb/ac) 0

Soil Type Clay loam

Tillage Conventional

Previous Crop Cotton

Herbicide

1.66 pt/ac Dual + 1.5 lb/ac Atrazine at planting

Fertilizer Applied

Zn (lb/ac)

S (lb/ac)

NO3-N (ppm)

P (ppm)*

K (ppm)*

Soil Analysis Report**

Na (ppm)*

S (ppm)*

pH

Conductivity (umho/cm)

Ca (ppm)*

Mg (ppm)*

* Mehlich 3 by ICP, soiltesting.tamu.edu** Samples collected at planting, some locations may have applied fertilizer


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Performance Trial

2020

Monte Alto Limited

Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower


N/A0N/AN/AN/AIntegra G3665 13.8 57.3 4,01640 266


N/A0N/AN/AN/AGolden Acres 3020B 14.4 58.9 3,76139 166



N/A0N/AN/AN/AGolden Acres 4880R 14.8 60.4 3,61440 168
















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Performance Trial

2020

Monte Alto Limited

Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower








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Performance Trial

2020

Monte Alto Limited

Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower

3,216

13.9

627.7

0.000

Row Spacing (in) 30

Number of Rows 2





0.5

0.000

57.5

1.7

1.4

0.000

14.5

Cooperator: Texas AgriScience



Mean

P>f (hybrid)

L.S.D.

C.V. % 1.6

1.4

0.000

66

3.8

2.2

0.000

41

26.9

2 0.0

Irrigated Yes

Irrigation (in)


Trial Notes

*Test was pre-watered in early February

N (lb/ac) 97

P2O5 (lb/ac) 56

K2O (lb/ac) 0

Soil Type Clay loam



Herbicide

1.66 pt/ac Dual + 1.5 lb/ac Atrazine at planting

Fertilizer Applied

Zn (lb/ac)

S (lb/ac)

NO3-N (ppm)

P (ppm)*

K (ppm)*


Na (ppm)*

S (ppm)*

pH


Ca (ppm)*

Mg (ppm)*



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Performance Trial

2020

Driscoll

Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower




N/A0N/AN/AN/APioneer 82P83 14.1 57.7 4,52139 673



















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Performance Trial

2020

Driscoll

Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower





N/A0N/AN/AN/ADyna-Gro GX19981 14.3 56.2 3,55342 672






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Performance Trial

2020

Driscoll

Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower

4,015

9.6

544.6

0.000

Row Spacing (in) 30

Number of Rows 2





1.3

0.009

57.2

3.3

2.7

0.000

13.8

Cooperator: McNair Farms



Mean

P>f (hybrid)

L.S.D.

C.V. % 0.9

0.9

0.000

72

7.5

3.9

0.000

37

45.2

4 0.0

Irrigated No

Irrigation (in)


Trial Notes

N (lb/ac) 98

P2O5 (lb/ac) 0

K2O (lb/ac) 0

Soil Type Clay



Herbicide

Applied 1 qt/ac Atrex Dec 2019. 10 oz/ac Outlook 2/13/20. Dual & atrazine applied 3/17/20.

Fertilizer Applied

Zn (lb/ac) 0

S (lb/ac) 6

NO3-N (ppm) 47

P (ppm)* 25

K (ppm)* 356


Na (ppm)* 58

S (ppm)* 9

pH 7.8

Conductivity (umho/cm) 290

Ca (ppm)* 7,171

Mg (ppm)* 281



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Performance Trial

2020

Driscoll

Grain Sorghum

Hybrid Iron Chlorosis

Rating

Brand Head Sizelb/head

Midge Damage (%)

Plant Stand%

Mean Tiller # per

Plant

Lodging (%)

Plant Population

per Acre

Headsper Acre

0.0Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx378xRTx430 0.098148,787 0.0146,391



0.0Pioneer 82P83 0.097444,431 0.1249,223

0.0Pioneer 83G19 0.107243,342 0.0645,302

0.0Pioneer 83P11 0.088651,401 0.0553,143

0.0Pioneer 83P27 0.088249,223 0.0249,223

0.0Integra G3620 0.088752,054 0.0151,619

0.0Integra G3630 0.097142,689 0.1246,827

0.0Integra G3665 0.098953,579 0.0048,569

0.0Integra G3711 0.095332,017 0.4544,213

0.0Golden Acres 3020B 0.106538,768 0.2246,609

0.0Golden Acres 3180B 0.088651,619 0.0551,401

0.0Gayland Ward 18057 0.097645,520 0.0143,996

0.0Gayland Ward 19016 0.115834,848 0.0634,630

0.0Gayland Ward 19017 0.084426,354 0.2432,234

0.0Dyna-Gro GX19981 0.075734,195 0.4950,094

0.0Dyna-Gro M60GB31 0.097242,907 0.1146,174

0.0Dyna-Gro M62GB77 0.108349,876 0.0146,609

0.0Dyna-Gro M69GB38 0.096337,897 0.1142,035

0.0Dyna-Gro M69GR88 0.097343,996 0.0643,560

0.0Dyna-Gro M71GR91 0.096840,946 0.1345,302

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Performance Trial

2020

Driscoll

Grain Sorghum


Rating


Midge Damage (%)

Plant Stand%

Mean Tiller # per

Plant

Lodging (%)

Plant Population

per Acre

Headsper Acre

0.0Dyna-Gro M72GB71 0.117343,560 0.0443,996

0.0Dyna-Gro M74GB17 0.086237,026 0.1642,907

0.0DEKALB DKS 36-07 0.107645,302 0.0544,431

0.0DEKALB DKS 44-07 0.107947,698 0.0746,609

0.0DEKALB DKS 45-60 0.098852,708 0.0046,827

0.0DEKALB DKS 46-60 0.097947,263 0.0748,569

0.0DEKALB DKS 54-07 0.086337,897 0.2946,391

0.0Alta Seeds ADV G2275 0.097041,818 0.0643,996

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Performance Trial

2020

Driscoll

Grain Sorghum


Rating


Midge Damage (%)

Plant Stand%

Mean Tiller # per

Plant

Lodging (%)

Plant Population

per Acre

Headsper Acre

Row Spacing (in) 30

Number of Rows 2




Agronomic information 0.09

Cooperator: McNair Farms



Mean 42,093 70 0.16 0.0

Irrigated No

Irrigation (in)


Trial Notes

N (lb/ac) 98

P2O5 (lb/ac) 0

K2O (lb/ac) 0

Soil Type Clay



Herbicide

Applied 1 qt/ac Atrex Dec 2019. 10 oz/ac Outlook 2/13/20. Dual & atrazine applied 3/17/20.

Fertilizer Applied

Zn (lb/ac) 0

S (lb/ac) 6

NO3-N (ppm) 47

P (ppm)* 25

K (ppm)* 356


Na (ppm)* 58

S (ppm)* 9

pH 7.8


Ca (ppm)* 7,171

Mg (ppm)* 281


44,961

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Multi-Year Summary

Driscoll

Grain Sorghum

Brand HybridCompany 2 YRAVG Yield

lb/Acre

3 YRAVG Yield

lb/Acre

5,701Integra G3665Wilbur-Ellis Company

5,657Golden Acres 3020BGolden Acres 5,936

5,649DEKALB DKS 46-60Bayer

5,608Pioneer 83P27Corteva 6,229


5,309Gayland Ward 19016Gayland Ward Seed

5,235Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx378xRTx430Texas A&M AgriLife 5,536

5,218Dyna-Gro M60GB31Nutrien Ag 5,615

5,175Dyna-Gro M62GB77Nutrien Ag

5,159Alta Seeds ADV G2275Advanta Seeds 5,675

5,156Integra G3630Wilbur-Ellis Company 5,601

5,148Dyna-Gro M69GR88Nutrien Ag




4,909Dyna-Gro GX19981Nutrien Ag



4,061Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx631xRTx436Texas 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

2020

Gregory

Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower























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Performance Trial

2020

Gregory

Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower







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Performance Trial

2020

Gregory

Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower

5,436

10.8

867.1

0.000

Row Spacing (in) 30

Number of Rows 2


Plant Date 3/2/2020



0.6

0.000

57.4

1.4

1.2

0.000

15.0

Cooperator: Joel Hoskinson



Mean

P>f (hybrid)

L.S.D.

C.V. % 3.8

2.4

0.000

45

24.5

5 0.0

Irrigated No

Irrigation (in)


Trial Notes

*Applied 1 oz/ac Transform for aphids

N (lb/ac) 100

P2O5 (lb/ac) 20

K2O (lb/ac) 0

Soil Type Clay

Tillage Chisel 14" deep + 3 field cultivations in fall and spring


Herbicide

13 oz/ac Outlook before planting

Fertilizer Applied

Zn (lb/ac)

S (lb/ac)

NO3-N (ppm) 36

P (ppm)* 15

K (ppm)* 331


Na (ppm)* 210

S (ppm)* 11

pH 7.9


Ca (ppm)* 11,133

Mg (ppm)* 461



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Performance Trial

2020

Gregory

Grain Sorghum


Rating


Midge Damage (%)

Plant Stand%

Mean Tiller # per

Plant

Lodging (%)

Plant Population

per Acre

Headsper Acre




0.0Pioneer 82P83 0.128852,708 0.0051,619

0.0Pioneer 83G19 0.127041,818 0.2148,569

0.0Pioneer 83P11 0.128450,312 0.0550,094

0.0Pioneer 83P27 0.118249,005 0.1154,232

0.0Integra G3620 0.095734,412 0.6148,352

0.0Integra G3630 0.154728,314 0.3737,679

0.0Integra G3665 0.117243,124 0.3552,925

0.0Integra G3711 0.135633,323 0.4545,956

0.0Gayland Ward 18057 0.107142,689 0.2448,352

0.0Dyna-Gro GX19981 0.127947,480 0.0949,658

0.0Dyna-Gro M60GB31 0.127645,302 0.1047,916

0.0Dyna-Gro M62GB77 0.117846,609 0.0848,787

0.0Dyna-Gro M69GB38 0.085733,977 0.3443,996

0.0Dyna-Gro M69GR88 0.116639,857 0.1845,302

0.0Dyna-Gro M71GR91 0.146538,768 0.1042,035

0.0Dyna-Gro M72GB71 0.136941,382 0.1246,391

0.0Dyna-Gro M74GB17 0.125130,710 0.3037,026

0.0DEKALB DKS 36-07 0.137142,689 0.1245,302

0.0DEKALB DKS 44-07 0.127444,213 0.2954,886

25

Performance Trial

2020

Gregory

Grain Sorghum


Rating


Midge Damage (%)

Plant Stand%

Mean Tiller # per

Plant

Lodging (%)

Plant Population

per Acre

Headsper Acre

0.0DEKALB DKS 45-60 0.118651,619 0.0149,441

0.0DEKALB DKS 46-60 0.129053,724 0.0151,401

0.0DEKALB DKS 54-07 0.136237,462 0.3349,005

0.0Alta Seeds ADV G2275 0.137042,253 0.0342,471

26

Performance Trial

2020

Gregory

Grain Sorghum


Rating


Midge Damage (%)

Plant Stand%

Mean Tiller # per

Plant

Lodging (%)

Plant Population

per Acre

Headsper Acre

Row Spacing (in) 30

Number of Rows 2


Plant Date 3/2/2020



Cooperator: Joel Hoskinson



Mean 40,851 68 0.25 0.0

Irrigated No

Irrigation (in)


Trial Notes

*Applied 1 oz/ac Transform for aphids

N (lb/ac) 100

P2O5 (lb/ac) 20

K2O (lb/ac) 0

Soil Type Clay

Tillage Chisel 14" deep + 3 field cultivations in fall and spring


Herbicide

13 oz/ac Outlook before planting

Fertilizer Applied

Zn (lb/ac)

S (lb/ac)

NO3-N (ppm) 36

P (ppm)* 15

K (ppm)* 331


Na (ppm)* 210

S (ppm)* 11

pH 7.9


Ca (ppm)* 11,133

Mg (ppm)* 461


46,123

27

Multi-Year Summary

Gregory

Grain Sorghum


lb/Acre

3 YRAVG Yield

lb/Acre



6,130Pioneer 83P27Corteva 5,534














28

Performance Trial

2020

Damon

Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower























29

Performance Trial

2020

Damon

Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower




30

Performance Trial

2020

Damon

Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower

6,870

5.1

493.8

0.000

Row Spacing (in) 40

Number of Rows 2





0.362

58.2

1.6

1.3

0.000

14.4

Cooperator: Mikel Brothers



Mean

P>f (hybrid)

L.S.D.

C.V. % 1.3

1.2

0.000

67

4.2

3.5

0.000

59

20.7

7 0.0

Irrigated No

Irrigation (in)


Trial Notes

N (lb/ac)

P2O5 (lb/ac)

K2O (lb/ac)

Soil Type Clay



Herbicide

Fertilizer Applied

Zn (lb/ac)

S (lb/ac)

NO3-N (ppm) 15

P (ppm)* 69

K (ppm)* 217


Na (ppm)* 32

S (ppm)* 11

pH 5.5


Ca (ppm)* 3,958

Mg (ppm)* 980



31

Performance Trial

2020

Damon

Grain Sorghum


Rating


Midge Damage (%)

Plant Stand%

Mean Tiller # per

Plant

Lodging (%)

Plant Population

per Acre

Headsper Acre




0.0Pioneer 82P83 0.166844,105 0.1950,312

0.0Pioneer 83G19 0.156743,778 0.1951,945

0.0Pioneer 83P11 0.137347,208 0.1755,212

0.0Pioneer 83P27 0.136743,614 0.3357,173

0.0Golden Acres 3020B 0.127045,411 0.1551,129

0.0Golden Acres 4880R 0.156240,184 0.2950,639

0.0Dyna-Gro GX19981 0.146542,471 0.3255,212

0.0Dyna-Gro M60GB31 0.136340,838 0.1345,901

0.0Dyna-Gro M62GB77 0.126340,838 0.1043,614

0.0Dyna-Gro M69GB38 0.135434,794 0.4449,985

0.0Dyna-Gro M69GR88 0.117146,228 0.1653,089

0.0Dyna-Gro M71GR91 0.167145,901 0.1251,129

0.0Dyna-Gro M72GB71 0.146341,164 0.3153,252

0.0Dyna-Gro M74GB17 0.135334,630 0.3346,228

0.0DEKALB DKS 36-07 0.126643,124 0.2752,272

0.0DEKALB DKS 44-07 0.147146,065 0.2959,459

0.0DEKALB DKS 45-60 0.147246,555 0.1452,925

0.0DEKALB DKS 46-60 0.157549,005 0.0751,945

0.0DEKALB DKS 54-07 0.155938,551 0.4253,906

32

Performance Trial

2020

Damon

Grain Sorghum


Rating


Midge Damage (%)

Plant Stand%

Mean Tiller # per

Plant

Lodging (%)

Plant Population

per Acre

Headsper Acre

0.0Alta Seeds ADV G2275 0.136542,308 0.1648,678

33

Performance Trial

2020

Damon

Grain Sorghum


Rating


Midge Damage (%)

Plant Stand%

Mean Tiller # per

Plant

Lodging (%)

Plant Population

per Acre

Headsper Acre

Row Spacing (in) 40

Number of Rows 2





Cooperator: Mikel Brothers



Mean 41,313 64 0.30 0.0

Irrigated No

Irrigation (in)


Trial Notes

N (lb/ac)

P2O5 (lb/ac)

K2O (lb/ac)

Soil Type Clay



Herbicide

Fertilizer Applied

Zn (lb/ac)

S (lb/ac)

NO3-N (ppm) 15

P (ppm)* 69

K (ppm)* 217


Na (ppm)* 32

S (ppm)* 11

pH 5.5


Ca (ppm)* 3,958

Mg (ppm)* 980


51,036

34

Multi-Year Summary

Damon

Grain Sorghum


lb/Acre

3 YRAVG Yield

lb/Acre




6,892Golden Acres 4880RGolden Acres












35

Performance Trial

2020

College Station

Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower























36

Performance Trial

2020

College Station

Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower





37

Performance Trial

2020

College Station

Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower

6,311

14.2

1,272.4

0.000

Row Spacing (in) 30

Number of Rows 2





0.5

0.000

58.3

3.4

2.8

0.000

14.5

Cooperator: Texas A&M AgriLife



Mean

P>f (hybrid)

L.S.D.

C.V. % 1.9

2.1

0.000

76

3.7

2.6

0.000

49

21.4

6 0.0

Irrigated Yes

Irrigation (in)

Precipitation (in) 0

Trial Notes

*Field was shredded and disked, then bedded and rod weeded before planting.*Test irrigated once post flowering

N (lb/ac) 165

P2O5 (lb/ac) 56

K2O (lb/ac) 0

Soil Type Clay



Herbicide

1 pt/ac Dual + 3 pt/ac Atrazine applied pre-emerge. 3 pt/ac Prowl H2O applied layby after side dress

Fertilizer Applied

Zn (lb/ac) 4

S (lb/ac) 0

NO3-N (ppm)

P (ppm)*

K (ppm)*


Na (ppm)*

S (ppm)*

pH


Ca (ppm)*

Mg (ppm)*



38

Multi-Year Summary

College Station

Grain Sorghum


lb/Acre

3 YRAVG Yield

lb/Acre










6,374Alta Seeds ADV G2275Advanta Seeds








39

Performance Trial

2020

Thrall

Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower























40

Performance Trial

2020

Thrall

Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower






41

Performance Trial

2020

Thrall

Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower

5,045

13.9

990.1

0.000

Row Spacing (in) 30

Number of Rows 2





2.4

0.000

58.6

11.2

9.3

0.000

14.3

Cooperator: Stiles Farm Foundation



Mean

P>f (hybrid)

L.S.D.

C.V. % 1.1

1.3

0.000

84

2.9

2.3

0.000

56

22.6

4

143.0

5.5

Irrigated No

Irrigation (in)


Trial Notes

N (lb/ac) 150

P2O5 (lb/ac) 35

K2O (lb/ac) 60

Soil Type Clay


Previous Crop Corn

Herbicide

1 qt/ac atrazine, 1.33 pt/ac Dual + 1 qt/ac Roundup at planting. 14 oz/ac Outlook + 1 qt /ac Roundup applied post with hoods.

Fertilizer Applied

Zn (lb/ac) 0

S (lb/ac) 20

NO3-N (ppm) 2

P (ppm)* 25

K (ppm)* 73


Na (ppm)* 38

S (ppm)* 6

pH 5.4


Ca (ppm)* 3,825

Mg (ppm)* 474



42

Performance Trial

2020

Thrall

Grain Sorghum


Rating


Midge Damage (%)

Plant Stand%

Mean Tiller # per

Plant

Lodging (%)

Plant Population

per Acre

Headsper Acre




2.5Pioneer 83G19 0.097347,480 0.1052,054

6.3Integra G3620 0.108253,579 0.0250,312

0.0Integra G3630 0.107045,520 0.1250,965

0.0Integra G3665 0.097951,183 0.2362,726

0.0Integra G3711 0.106139,857 0.2147,916

0.0Golden Acres 3020B 0.137347,263 0.1550,965

0.0Golden Acres 3180B 0.107850,965 0.2965,558

0.0Gayland Ward 18057 0.087447,916 0.2759,895

0.0Dyna-Gro GX19981 0.106643,124 0.2654,014

0.0Dyna-Gro M60GB31 0.096643,124 0.1951,401

6.3Dyna-Gro M62GB77 0.107146,391 0.1350,312

6.3Dyna-Gro M69GB38 0.105132,888 0.4747,698

0.0Dyna-Gro M69GR88 0.117649,658 0.0952,925

0.0Dyna-Gro M71GR91 0.117447,916 0.2158,153

0.0Dyna-Gro M72GB71 0.107447,916 0.1152,925

15.0Dyna-Gro M74GB17 0.105535,501 0.1741,164

0.0DEKALB DKS 36-07 0.107246,827 0.1553,579

0.0DEKALB DKS 44-07 0.107045,738 0.2858,588

0.0DEKALB DKS 45-60 0.127548,569 0.1154,014

43

Performance Trial

2020

Thrall

Grain Sorghum


Rating


Midge Damage (%)

Plant Stand%

Mean Tiller # per

Plant

Lodging (%)

Plant Population

per Acre

Headsper Acre

0.0DEKALB DKS 46-60 0.118354,014 0.1159,895

0.0DEKALB DKS 54-07 0.106039,204 0.3250,965

0.0Alta Seeds ADV G2275 0.106945,085 0.2053,797

44

Performance Trial

2020

Thrall

Grain Sorghum


Rating


Midge Damage (%)

Plant Stand%

Mean Tiller # per

Plant

Lodging (%)

Plant Population

per Acre

Headsper Acre

Row Spacing (in) 30

Number of Rows 2





Cooperator: Stiles Farm Foundation



Mean 44,440 68 0.21 5.5

Irrigated No

Irrigation (in)


Trial Notes

N (lb/ac) 150

P2O5 (lb/ac) 35

K2O (lb/ac) 60

Soil Type Clay


Previous Crop Corn

Herbicide

1 qt/ac atrazine, 1.33 pt/ac Dual + 1 qt/ac Roundup at planting. 14 oz/ac Outlook + 1 qt /ac Roundup applied post with hoods.

Fertilizer Applied

Zn (lb/ac) 0

S (lb/ac) 20

NO3-N (ppm) 2

P (ppm)* 25

K (ppm)* 73


Na (ppm)* 38

S (ppm)* 6

pH 5.4


Ca (ppm)* 3,825

Mg (ppm)* 474


50,120

45

Multi-Year Summary

Thrall

Grain Sorghum


lb/Acre

3 YRAVG Yield

lb/Acre


















46

Performance Trial

2020

Hill County

Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower










N/A0N/AN/AN/ASorghum Partners SP74M21 12.9 60.3 4,95252 5













47

Performance Trial

2020

Hill County

Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower






48

Performance Trial

2020

Hill County

Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower

4,696

17.0

1,141.9

0.000

Row Spacing (in) 30

Number of Rows 2





1.2

0.002

59.3

2.0

1.8

0.000

13.1

Cooperator: Josh Birdwell



Mean

P>f (hybrid)

L.S.D.

C.V. % 3.1

2.3

0.000

53

18.0

1.1

0.000

4 0.0

Irrigated No

Irrigation (in)


Trial Notes

*Sprayed 5 oz/ac Sivanto for aphids*Sprayed 8 oz/ac Besiege for headworms

N (lb/ac) 124

P2O5 (lb/ac) 29

K2O (lb/ac) 0

Soil Type Clay


Previous Crop Corn

Herbicide

16 oz/ac Outlook + 1 qt/ac Atrazine + 1 oz/ac Sharpen

Fertilizer Applied

Zn (lb/ac) 0

S (lb/ac) 0

NO3-N (ppm) 19

P (ppm)* 22

K (ppm)* 506


Na (ppm)* 14

S (ppm)* 11

pH 8.0


Ca (ppm)* 19,980

Mg (ppm)* 146



49

Performance Trial

2020

Hill County

Grain Sorghum


Rating


Midge Damage (%)

Plant Stand%

Mean Tiller # per

Plant

Lodging (%)

Plant Population

per Acre

Headsper Acre

0.0Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx378xRTx430 0.11 0.07850,747 0.0045,302



0.0Sorghum Partners SP74M21 0.09 2.58354,014 0.0154,014

0.0Pioneer 83G19 0.10 0.07749,876 0.0350,312

0.0Integra G3630 0.10 0.07045,520 0.0042,253

0.0Integra G3665 0.09 1.38857,064 0.0557,717

0.0Integra G3711 0.09 0.06944,649 0.1149,223

0.0Golden Acres 3020B 0.10 0.07951,619 0.0654,886

0.0Golden Acres 4880R 0.09 1.37347,480 0.0247,916

0.0Gayland Ward 18057 0.08 2.59260,113 0.0255,539

0.0Dyna-Gro GX19981 0.10 2.58354,014 0.0253,361

0.0Dyna-Gro M60GB31 0.09 0.08353,797 0.0452,925

0.0Dyna-Gro M62GB77 0.08 18.87850,965 0.0251,836

0.0Dyna-Gro M69GB38 0.11 0.06743,778 0.0241,818

0.0Dyna-Gro M69GR88 0.08 0.08253,143 0.0453,361

0.0Dyna-Gro M71GR91 0.10 2.58354,232 0.0452,272

0.0Dyna-Gro M72GB71 0.11 0.08353,797 0.0254,014

0.0Dyna-Gro M74GB17 0.09 2.57749,876 0.0044,867

0.0DEKALB DKS 36-07 0.08 16.38655,975 0.0052,054

0.0DEKALB DKS 44-07 0.10 0.08354,232 0.0355,321

0.0DEKALB DKS 45-60 0.10 1.37951,401 0.0654,450

50

Performance Trial

2020

Hill County

Grain Sorghum


Rating


Midge Damage (%)

Plant Stand%

Mean Tiller # per

Plant

Lodging (%)

Plant Population

per Acre

Headsper Acre

0.0DEKALB DKS 46-60 0.08 5.08857,499 0.0157,064

0.0DEKALB DKS 54-07 0.09 0.08454,668 0.0152,272

0.0Alta Seeds ADV G2275 0.10 0.08051,836 0.0049,876

51

Performance Trial

2020

Hill County

Grain Sorghum


Rating


Midge Damage (%)

Plant Stand%

Mean Tiller # per

Plant

Lodging (%)

Plant Population

per Acre

Headsper Acre

Row Spacing (in) 30

Number of Rows 2




Agronomic information 2.30.10

Cooperator: Josh Birdwell



Mean 49,772 77 0.12 0.0

Irrigated No

Irrigation (in)


Trial Notes

*Sprayed 5 oz/ac Sivanto for aphids*Sprayed 8 oz/ac Besiege for headworms

N (lb/ac) 124

P2O5 (lb/ac) 29

K2O (lb/ac) 0

Soil Type Clay


Previous Crop Corn

Herbicide

16 oz/ac Outlook + 1 qt/ac Atrazine + 1 oz/ac Sharpen

Fertilizer Applied

Zn (lb/ac) 0

S (lb/ac) 0

NO3-N (ppm) 19

P (ppm)* 22

K (ppm)* 506


Na (ppm)* 14

S (ppm)* 11

pH 8.0


Ca (ppm)* 19,980

Mg (ppm)* 146


49,519

52

Multi-Year Summary

Hill County

Grain Sorghum


lb/Acre

3 YRAVG Yield

lb/Acre




5,317Golden Acres 3020BGolden Acres







4,865Sorghum Partners SP74M21S&W Seed Company









53

Performance Trial

2020

Greenville

Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower




















N/A0N/AN/AN/ATexas A&M AgriLife Research ATx631xRTx436 50 377


54

Performance Trial

2020

Greenville

Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower

6,265

13.9

0.734

Row Spacing (in) 30

Number of Rows 2





1.2

0.001

59.2

1.6

1.4

0.000

14.5




Mean

P>f (hybrid)

L.S.D.

C.V. % 2.5

2.7

0.000

73

3.2

2.2

0.000

48

22.9

5 0.0

Irrigated No

Irrigation (in)


Trial Notes

N (lb/ac) 150

P2O5 (lb/ac)

K2O (lb/ac)

Soil Type Clay


Previous Crop Corn

Herbicide

4/17/20: 1 qt/ac Roundup + 1 qt/ac Atrazine + 1.5 pt/ac Dual II Magnum

Fertilizer Applied

Zn (lb/ac)

S (lb/ac)

NO3-N (ppm) 26

P (ppm)* 22

K (ppm)* 522


Na (ppm)* 72

S (ppm)* 9

pH 6.5


Ca (ppm)* 8,027

Mg (ppm)* 375



55

Performance Trial

2020

Greenville

Grain Sorghum


Rating


Midge Damage (%)

Plant Stand%

Mean Tiller # per

Plant

Lodging (%)

Plant Population

per Acre

Headsper Acre



0.0Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx631xRTx436 1711,108 0.6417,424

0.0Pioneer 83G19 0.137649,658 0.0851,836

0.0Golden Acres 3020B 0.117649,223 0.1655,975

0.0Golden Acres 4880R 0.137247,045 0.1654,450

0.0Dyna-Gro GX19981 0.127548,787 0.1554,668

0.0Dyna-Gro M60GB31 0.137548,569 0.0350,094

0.0Dyna-Gro M62GB77 0.116844,431 0.2655,539

0.0Dyna-Gro M69GB38 0.145737,026 0.2243,996

0.0Dyna-Gro M69GR88 0.117549,005 0.1455,757

0.0Dyna-Gro M71GR91 0.137649,658 0.1052,054

0.0Dyna-Gro M72GB71 0.127951,619 0.0954,886

0.0Dyna-Gro M74GB17 0.146542,035 0.1046,174

0.0DEKALB DKS 36-07 0.117850,747 0.1356,846

0.0DEKALB DKS 44-07 0.127749,876 0.0954,232

0.0DEKALB DKS 45-60 0.117649,223 0.0852,925

0.0DEKALB DKS 46-60 0.117850,747 0.1658,153

0.0DEKALB DKS 54-07 0.117246,609 0.1553,579

0.0Alta Seeds ADV G2275 0.116945,085 0.2053,579

56

Performance Trial

2020

Greenville

Grain Sorghum


Rating


Midge Damage (%)

Plant Stand%

Mean Tiller # per

Plant

Lodging (%)

Plant Population

per Acre

Headsper Acre

Row Spacing (in) 30

Number of Rows 2








Mean 45,967 71 0.16 0.0

Irrigated No

Irrigation (in)


Trial Notes

N (lb/ac) 150

P2O5 (lb/ac)

K2O (lb/ac)

Soil Type Clay


Previous Crop Corn

Herbicide

4/17/20: 1 qt/ac Roundup + 1 qt/ac Atrazine + 1.5 pt/ac Dual II Magnum

Fertilizer Applied

Zn (lb/ac)

S (lb/ac)

NO3-N (ppm) 26

P (ppm)* 22

K (ppm)* 522


Na (ppm)* 72

S (ppm)* 9

pH 6.5


Ca (ppm)* 8,027

Mg (ppm)* 375


51,575

57

Multi-Year Summary

Greenville

Grain Sorghum


lb/Acre

3 YRAVG Yield

lb/Acre
















58

Performance Trial

2020

Plainview

Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower














N/A0N/AN/AN/ASorghum Partners SP7715 16.9 59.1 5,45852 569




N/A0N/AN/AN/ASorghum Partners SWGS5011 15.8 56.5 5,20452 369





59

Performance Trial

2020

Plainview

Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower





60

Performance Trial

2020

Plainview

Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower

5,424

13.5

1,046.0

0.000

Row Spacing (in) 40

Number of Rows 2





1.5

0.000

58.3

2.3

1.9

0.000

15.0

Cooperator: Don Macha



Mean

P>f (hybrid)

L.S.D.

C.V. % 3.6

3.6

0.000

61

4.1

2.7

0.000

46

33.3

3 0.0

Irrigated No

Irrigation (in)


Trial Notes

*Test irrigated 3 times

N (lb/ac) 100

P2O5 (lb/ac) 30

K2O (lb/ac) 0

Soil Type Clay loam


Previous Crop Grain sorghum

Herbicide

Sprayed twice:1.25 lb/ac Atrazine + 6 oz/ac Engenia.

0.66 pt/ac Starane.Fertilizer Applied

Zn (lb/ac) 0

S (lb/ac) 15

NO3-N (ppm) 71

P (ppm)* 84

K (ppm)* 814


Na (ppm)* 24

S (ppm)* 23

pH 7.0


Ca (ppm)* 1,989

Mg (ppm)* 715



61

Performance Trial

2020

Plainview

Grain Sorghum


Rating


Midge Damage (%)

Plant Stand%

Mean Tiller # per

Plant

Lodging (%)

Plant Population

per Acre

Headsper Acre




0.0Sorghum Partners SP68M57 0.155731,363 0.1033,487

0.0Sorghum Partners SP7715 0.135831,853 0.3041,001

0.0Sorghum Partners SWGS5011 0.135731,200 0.3341,001

0.0Pioneer 83G19 0.126234,304 0.2041,001

0.0Golden Acres 3020B 0.165932,180 0.2038,061

0.0Golden Acres 3180B 0.146133,323 0.3444,758

0.0Golden Acres 4880R 0.145329,076 0.3739,857

0.0Dyna-Gro GX19981 0.156233,977 0.1236,264

0.0Dyna-Gro M60GB31 0.145731,363 0.2338,224

0.0Dyna-Gro M60GB88 0.115731,527 0.2137,897

0.0Dyna-Gro M62GB77 0.125832,017 0.1837,407

0.0Dyna-Gro M69GR88 0.146334,467 0.2441,654

0.0Dyna-Gro M71GR91 0.145530,056 0.3138,877

0.0Dyna-Gro M72GB71 0.165631,037 0.4043,451

0.0Dyna-Gro M74GB17 0.175027,606 0.0925,156

0.0DEKALB DKS 36-07 0.136334,467 0.3245,411

0.0DEKALB DKS 44-07 0.166435,447 0.1940,674

0.0DEKALB DKS 45-60 0.136435,120 0.4149,332

0.0DEKALB DKS 46-60 0.136535,774 0.2945,738

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Plainview

Grain Sorghum


Rating


Midge Damage (%)

Plant Stand%

Mean Tiller # per

Plant

Lodging (%)

Plant Population

per Acre

Headsper Acre

0.0DEKALB DKS 54-07 0.165630,873 0.4644,268

0.0Alta Seeds ADV G2275 0.146234,304 0.1138,224

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Performance Trial

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Plainview

Grain Sorghum


Rating


Midge Damage (%)

Plant Stand%

Mean Tiller # per

Plant

Lodging (%)

Plant Population

per Acre

Headsper Acre

Row Spacing (in) 40

Number of Rows 2





Cooperator: Don Macha



Mean 31,243 57 0.27 0.0

Irrigated No

Irrigation (in)


Trial Notes

*Test irrigated 3 times

N (lb/ac) 100

P2O5 (lb/ac) 30

K2O (lb/ac) 0

Soil Type Clay loam


Previous Crop Grain sorghum

Herbicide

Sprayed twice:1.25 lb/ac Atrazine + 6 oz/ac Engenia.

0.66 pt/ac Starane.Fertilizer Applied

Zn (lb/ac) 0

S (lb/ac) 15

NO3-N (ppm) 71

P (ppm)* 84

K (ppm)* 814


Na (ppm)* 24

S (ppm)* 23

pH 7.0


Ca (ppm)* 1,989

Mg (ppm)* 715


38,948

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Multi-Year Summary

Plainview

Grain Sorghum


lb/Acre

3 YRAVG Yield

lb/Acre
















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Performance Trial

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Gruver

Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower























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Performance Trial

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Gruver

Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower




N/A0N/AN/AN/ASorghum Partners SP31A15 10.8 56.4 6,61044 460





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Gruver

Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower

7,313

12.0

1,620.9

0.025

Row Spacing (in) 30

Number of Rows 2


Plant Date 6/9/2020



2.1

0.001

60.1

1.5

1.7

0.000

13.6

Cooperator: Dustin Borden



Mean

P>f (hybrid)

L.S.D.

C.V. % 1.9

3.1

0.000

65

4.2

3.9

0.000

51

44.5

3 0.0

Irrigated Yes

Irrigation (in) 16


Trial Notes

N (lb/ac) 120

P2O5 (lb/ac) 0

K2O (lb/ac) 0

Soil Type Clay loam

Tillage Conventional, planted on beds

Previous Crop Wheat

Herbicide

Pre-emerge: Atrazine + Dual + Roundup. Post-emerge: Husky + Atrazine

Fertilizer Applied

Zn (lb/ac) 0

S (lb/ac) 0

NO3-N (ppm) 55

P (ppm)* 102

K (ppm)* 1,013


Na (ppm)* 24

S (ppm)* 21

pH 7.0


Ca (ppm)* 2,696

Mg (ppm)* 714



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Performance Trial

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Gruver

Grain Sorghum


Rating


Midge Damage (%)

Plant Stand%

Mean Tiller # per

Plant

Lodging (%)

Plant Population

per Acre

Headsper Acre




0.0Sorghum Partners SP31A15 0.118953,361 0.1762,073



0.0Sorghum Partners SWGS5011 0.129154,450 0.1260,984

0.0Pioneer 83G19 0.148450,239 0.0754,014

0.0Integra G3590 0.119054,014 0.2668,244

0.0Integra G3620 0.138450,530 0.1557,935

0.0Golden Acres 3020B 0.139456,628 0.0961,855

0.0Golden Acres 3180B 0.138450,530 0.3366,647

0.0Golden Acres 4880R 0.117846,754 0.3561,274

0.0Dyna-Gro GX17912 0.118953,143 0.2365,776

0.0Dyna-Gro GX19981 0.138651,401 0.1959,895

0.0Dyna-Gro M59GB94 0.128651,401 0.2262,436

0.0Dyna-Gro M60GB31 0.129456,628 0.0055,757

0.0Dyna-Gro M60GB88 0.137645,738 0.2556,628

0.0Dyna-Gro M62GB77 0.128852,562 0.2263,888

0.0Dyna-Gro M69GR88 0.118852,562 0.0956,047

0.0Dyna-Gro M71GR91 0.138450,530 0.1055,757

0.0Dyna-Gro M72GB71 0.129154,886 0.1261,274

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Performance Trial

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Gruver

Grain Sorghum


Rating


Midge Damage (%)

Plant Stand%

Mean Tiller # per

Plant

Lodging (%)

Plant Population

per Acre

Headsper Acre

0.0DEKALB DKS 36-07 0.127645,302 0.5268,389

0.0DEKALB DKS 44-07 0.158953,579 0.1762,726

0.0DEKALB DKS 45-60 0.129556,918 0.0558,661

0.0DEKALB DKS 46-60 0.128349,949 0.2763,307

0.0DEKALB DKS 54-07 0.127846,754 0.2758,661

0.0Alta Seeds ADV G2275 0.137846,609 0.1859,822

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Performance Trial

2020

Gruver

Grain Sorghum


Rating


Midge Damage (%)

Plant Stand%

Mean Tiller # per

Plant

Lodging (%)

Plant Population

per Acre

Headsper Acre

Row Spacing (in) 30

Number of Rows 2


Plant Date 6/9/2020



Cooperator: Dustin Borden



Mean 48,976 82 0.27 0.0

Irrigated Yes

Irrigation (in) 16


Trial Notes

N (lb/ac) 120

P2O5 (lb/ac) 0

K2O (lb/ac) 0

Soil Type Clay loam

Tillage Conventional, planted on beds

Previous Crop Wheat

Herbicide

Pre-emerge: Atrazine + Dual + Roundup. Post-emerge: Husky + Atrazine

Fertilizer Applied

Zn (lb/ac) 0

S (lb/ac) 0

NO3-N (ppm) 55

P (ppm)* 102

K (ppm)* 1,013


Na (ppm)* 24

S (ppm)* 21

pH 7.0


Ca (ppm)* 2,696

Mg (ppm)* 714


59,677

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Sunray

Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower














N/A18N/AN/AN/ASorghum Partners SP31A15 16.0 55.9 4,43747 668


N/A9N/AN/AN/ASorghum Partners SP33S40 20.5 57.4 4,21852 570







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Sunray

Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower




N/A24N/AN/AN/ASorghum Partners SP25C10 17.1 56.1 2,25942 965






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Performance Trial

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Sunray

Grain Sorghum


Brand Moisture (%)


Plant Height (in)

Head Ex (in)

Lodging (%)

Days to 50% Flower

4,489

21.4

1,348.7

0.000

Row Spacing (in) 30

Number of Rows 2





0.106

58.2

2.3

2.0

0.000

17.6

Cooperator: Lone Star Family Farms



Mean

P>f (hybrid)

L.S.D.

C.V. % 1.8

2.6

0.000

70

2.3

1.7

0.000

51

20.6

1.4

0.000

5

58.8

26.5

Irrigated No

Irrigation (in)


Trial Notes

*Six inches of snow followed by rain in late October delayed harvest and contributed to lodging, resulting in a high CV.

N (lb/ac)

P2O5 (lb/ac)

K2O (lb/ac)

Soil Type Silty clay loam

Tillage No-till

Previous Crop Corn

Herbicide

Fertilizer Applied

Zn (lb/ac)

S (lb/ac)

NO3-N (ppm) 32

P (ppm)* 111

K (ppm)* 886


Na (ppm)* 46

S (ppm)* 19

pH 7.5


Ca (ppm)* 2,781

Mg (ppm)* 839



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Multi-Year Summary

Sunray

Grain Sorghum


lb/Acre

3 YRAVG Yield

lb/Acre







5,823Golden Acres 3020BGolden Acres






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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Appreciation for assistance and cooperation in conducting these tests is expressed to the following: Cooperator Trial Location County Region Texas AgriScience Monte Alto Hidalgo Rio Grande Valley McNair Farms Driscoll Nueces Coastal Bend Joel Hoskinson Gregory San Patricio Coastal Bend Mikel Brothers Damon Brazoria Upper Gulf Coast Texas A&M AgriLife Research College Station Burleson Brazos Valley Stiles Farm Foundation Thrall Williamson Blacklands Josh Birdwell Hill County Hill Blacklands Texas A&M AgriLife Research Greenville Hunt Blacklands Don Macha Plainview Hale High Plains Dustin Borden Gruver Hansford High Plains Lone Star Family Farms Sunray Moore High Plains

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LITERATURE CITED

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

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