Forage Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor): Overview and Management
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Newman, Yoana, John Erickson, Wilfred Vermerris, and David Wright. 2010. “Forage Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor): Overview and Management: SS-AGR-333/AG343, 7/2010”. EDIS 2010 (4). Gainesville, FL. https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ag343-2010.

Abstract

SSAGR333, a 13-page illustrated fact sheet by Yoana Newman, John Erickson, Wilfred Vermerris, and David Wright, provides an overview of the types of sorgum, criteria for selection, cultural practices, pest management, and marketing strategies. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, July 2010.

SS-AGR-333/AG343: Forage Sorghum (ufl.edu)

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