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Grain Sorghum
Sorghum, a grain, forage or sugar crop, is among the most efficient crops in conversion of solar energy and use of water. With the National Sorghum Producers headquarters right here in Lubbock, Texas, sorghum is known as a high-energy, drought tolerant crop. Because of its wide uses and adaption “sorghum is one of the really indispensable crops” required for the survival of humankind (From Jack Harlan, 1971).
In the United States, South America, and Australia sorghum grain is used primarily for livestock feed and in a growing number of ethanol plants. Sorghum produces the same amount of ethanol per bushel as comparable feedstock, and uses one third less water. In the livestock market, sorghum is used in the poultry, beef, and pork industries. Stems and foliage are used for green chop, hay, silage, and pasture. A significant amount of U.S. sorghum is also exported to international markets where it is used for animal feed and ethanol.
These sorghum facts were provided by the National Sorghum Producers Web site. For more information visit the link below:
http://www.sorghumgrowers.com/sorghum%20101.html
- National Sorghum Producers
- Sorghum Checkoff
- Plains Grain Company, Inc.
- Plainview Grain Inspection Service
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