Sorghum-Sudangrass Production Guide

Authors

Dakota Boren
Matt Yost, Utah State UniversityFollow
LuRee Johnson
Tina SullivanFollow
Earl Creech, Utah State UniversityFollow
Grant Cardon, Utah State UniversityFollow
Corey Ransom, Utah State UniversityFollow
Randall Violett, Utah State UniversityFollow
Cheyenne Reid, Utah State UniversityFollow
Cody Zesiger, Utah State UniversityFollow
Kalen Taylor, Utah State UniversityFollow
Jacob Hadfield, Utah state UniversityFollow
Michael Pace, Utah State UniversityFollow
Jody Gale, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

10-20-2022

First Page

1

Last Page

8

Abstract

Sudex is a warm-season forage crop that performs well in Utah’s dry climate due to its drought tolerance. It can be especially useful during drought years or when irrigation supplies are limited. As well as being a high-quality feed, Sudex has many benefits, including weed suppression and soil-building properties. Although there are concerns for prussic acid and nitrate poisoning, these concerns can be reduced and often eliminated with proper management. This fact sheet provides information to producers about using Sudex and best production practices. Much of the information may also apply to forage sorghum and a few of the major differences will be noted throughout.

Recommended Citation

Boren, D., Yost, M., Johnson, L., Sullivan, T., Creech, E., Gardon, G., Ransom, C., Violett, R., Reid, C., Zesiger, C., Taylor, K., Hadfield, J., Pace, M., & Gale, J. (2022). Sorghum-sudangrass production guide [Fact sheet]. Utah State University Extension.