Growing Sudangrass and Sorghum-Sudangrass Crosses in Washington

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1988-09Author
Parker, Robert, 1941-
Evans, David W. (David William), 1933-
Morrison, Kenneth J.
Stevens, Robert G.
Ley, Thomas W.
Fransen, Steven C.
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Sudangrass, Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench, is a productive forage when certain precautions are observed. Some crossbred forms can produce hydrocyanic acid [HCN] or prussic acid following cell damaging events such as premature grazing, cutting, or frost. Discusses protection of livestock, fertilization, irrigation, seeding, weed control, harvesting, and seed growth. Note: Pesticides were legal at time of publication. Check current label before using any chemicals. 4 pages.