Grain sorghum growth stage update

Sorghum grows fast with good soil moisture and temperatures in July and August. Hybrids with maturity within 65 to 70 days from planting to flower and planted in late May to early July are blooming now. Get ready to spray Headline (8 oz/acre) for anthracnose control. Waiting with the fungicide until late flowering stage

Sorghum panicles at a late flowering stage. If over 50% of your field is at this stage, you should have sprayed Headline already.

Sorghum panicles at a late flowering stage. If over 50% of your field is at this stage, you should have sprayed Headline already.

may not be as effective as early flower applications.

Sorghum field at beginning flowering stage and when application of Headline for anthracnose control should be made.

Sorghum field at beginning flowering stage and when application of Headline for anthracnose control should be made.