Sorghum leaves large amounts of residue compared to other crops resulting in a reduction in water runoff and evaporation from fields. General soil condition and water infiltration rates are improved as well. Desirable agronomic attributes of sorghum include drought tolerance, ability to grow well in a wide range of soil pH, and moderate salinity tolerance. Risk management of a farm operation is improved by reducing the amount of money tied up in crop production. Lower input usage in sorghum production lowers financial risk.
Sorghum requires less water, seed, fertility, and crop protection investment per acre.
The tables below show the costs of production for sorghum compared to other crops. Kansas State University Extension Service. Texas Grain Sorghum Association and Texas Grain Sorghum Board are affiliates of National Grain Sorghum Producers . All rights reserved. Web site design by AgriWeb Design .