Plant Scientists Aim to Turn Sorghum into Jet Fuel
July 19, 2017
As members of a new federally funded bioenergy research center, two Nebraska plant scientists plan to spend the next five years working to expand the oil-producing capability of sorghum, a drought-tolerant crop that can be grown on more marginal lands than other farm crops.
Sorghum Speakers on Lowering Costs, Increasing Profitability
March 7, 2017
Managing production costs to maximize profitability was a key theme at the 2017 Nebraska Sorghum Symposium. Managing herbicide-resistant, yield-robbing weeds was part of that message, as shared by Nebraska and national speakers focusing on sorghum production. Five of these presentations are shared here. The event was sponsored by the Nebraska Grain Sorghum Board, Nebraska Grain Sorghum Producers Association, and Nebraska Extension.
Sorghum Symposiums Coming to Grand Island and North Platte
January 6, 2017
The 2017 Sorghum Symposiums Jan. 25 at North Platte and Jan. 26 at Grand Island offer timely and useful information to help sorghum farmers make confident, informed production and management decisions for their operations.
Sorghum Field Days to Feature Industry Agronomist
August 24, 2016
Rick Kochenower, sorghum agronomist for Chromatin, Inc., will be a guest speaker at the Nebraska Sorghum Field Days Sept. 7 in Trenton and Sept. 8 in Farwell.
Be on the Lookout for Sugarcane Aphids on Sorghum
July 29, 2016
Nebraska grain sorghum producers are being advised to be on the lookout for sugarcane aphids. While this pest hasn't been a problem in Nebraska previously, it is in Kansas and moving north. The sugarcane aphid is light yellow to gray in color, with dark cornicles (“tail-pipes”) at the end of the body and dark tarsi (feet). Adult aphids can be winged or wingless.
Insecticide Approved in Nebraska to Treat Sugarcane Aphids
June 3, 2016
The US EPA has approved sulfoxaflor (the active ingredient in Transform WG) for use against sugarcane aphids in Nebraska sorghum. This is a Section 18 emergency use exemption for 2016.
Silage Conference: What to Grow and How to Store and Price It
April 22, 2016
Iowa State University and University of Nebraska—Lincoln will be hosting a one-day Silage for Beef Cattle Conference June 17 to explore best practices for making, storing and using silage.