FORAGE GRAINS

is a sweet juicy mid rib, small-seeded three way cross with thin stems that are highly palatable. Regrowth after cutting is very fast. Greengrazer V is a dark green color and also possesses the Green Top trait, which allows for further extension of the plant. Planting at higher populations per acre will result in a finer stemmed forage. Finer stems will allow the forage to dry faster for higher quality hay than is possible with thick stemmed types. For grazing, wait until plants are 18”-36” tall. Remove cattle when plant height has been grazed down to 8”. Typically harvested 60 to 70 days post planting. All Sorghum Sudan grass carries a risk for Prussic Acid poisoning. Avoid large nitrogen applications prior to expected drought periods. 2,4-D can increase Prussic Acid concentration for several weeks after application. Do not harvest drought-damaged plants within 4 days following a good rain. Do not green chop within 7 days of a killing frost. Cut at a higher stubble height, nitrates tend to accumulate in the lower stalk. Wait 1 month before feeding silage to give Prussic Acid enough time to escape. Higher risk of Chlorosis for plants in soils with pH of 7.5 to 8.0. Plant 1” deep after the last frost of the year. 

 developed as a fall and winter food source for game and migratory birds. It is a heavy seed producing, early maturity with cold tolerance at early planting. Unlike many conventional grain sorghum hybrids, WGS imparts a bitter grain taste to predatory birds during the milk and dough stages which disappears when the seed reaches maturity. Foliage provides beneficial cover for birds but short enough to walk through. Not recommended for commercial production due to high tannin content.