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Hybrid Sorghum Seed Production, Breeding and Research

Richardson Seeds Vega Facility

3095 County Rd 26P.O. Box 60

Vega, Texas 79092

806-267-2528 806-267-2379

©2014 Richardson Seeds, Ltd. Information and recommendations are provided for comparison purposes only and are not guarantees of results, results may vary. This information is provided to assist in the selection of hybrids that will best suit your needs. No warranties either expresses or implied are intended with this information. Sebring™, Senator® and Signet™ are trademarks of Nufarm.

Richardson Seeds

Richardson Seeds produces grain sorghum on the North Plains of

Texas and has some of the finest isolation to grow grain hybrids.

This highly fertile, semi-arid land, combined with an abundance

of irrigation water produces premium quality, vigorous seed with

fewer disease problems.

Forages are produced on company owned land near Vega. This

area also offers highly fertile land and a good semi-arid climate,

resulting in high quality, vigorous seed.

Our full line of Forage and Sorghum Sundangrass Hybrids

includes brown mid-rib (BMR), photoperiod sensitive (PPS) and,

conventional hybrids in a wide range of maturities to satisfy your

needs. We can also certify your production if needed.

At Richardson Seeds, our mission is to develop and provide

cutting-edge genetics of quality grain and forage sorghums.

We work closely with clients and advise them on the best options

for production and sales of grain and forage hybrids. Richardson

Seeds not only develops new and different materials, we go further

and place our materials in practical field and animal evaluation

trials to determine economic returns.

Our materials are continually evaluated in many different worldwide

environments. Richardson Seeds has breeding and testing locations

in the US, Mexico and Argentina. By having research locations in

both the Northern and Southern hemisphere we are able to turn new

concepts into marketable hybrids very quickly and efficiently.

Proven, Dependable. Breeding Value.

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Fo

rag

eWhen grown primarily as forage, both sorghum and

millet are unique. They are productive warm season

crops cultivated as an annual, are readily established

using conventional farming equipment and cropping

technology, and have much lower water requirements

than maize grown for silage. These characteristics

provide considerable flexibility for forage/livestock

producers in managing their resources and responding

to the critical forage needs of their livestock.

In a rapidly changing global economy, efficiency

is more important than ever. Richardson Seeds

develops the highest quality sorghums with

advanced traits such as brown midrib (BMR),

photoperiod sensitivity (PPS), Male Sterile (MS) and

late maturity (LM) to meet the livestock producer’s

feed needs.

to day length (greater than 12 hours and 20 minutes to remain

vegetative) it is possible to prevent transformation of plant growth

into reproductive growth (grain production). PPS sorghums

continue to produce quality leaves and stems and maintain a

quality pasturage or silage for a longer time frame. This allows

the grower to produce a very high tonnage of quality forage per

unit area while using approximately 40% less water than maize.

PPS in sorghum also gives the grower more flexibility in harvest

timing and end-product usage (direct pasture, hay or silage).

Male SterilePartially sterile hybrids also known as Male Sterile (MS) hybrids,

are just what the name implies. They are hybrids that do not

produce viable pollen. As a result these hybrids do not produce

significant amounts of grain. This causes a substantial build

up of non-structural carbohydrates in the stem and leaves.

Consequently, the entire plant is more palatable to cattle vs

conventional forage sorghum.

Late MaturityLate Maturity (LM) in sorghum sudangrass boasts the significant yield advantages of photoperiod sensitive varieties, but can be sown at any day length. The LM trait increases production of leaves and quality stems by delaying maturity 20-30 days later than typical sorghum sudangrasses.

LM sorghum sudangrass increases the flexibility for hay and direct pasture use by allowing the growers a much larger window for harvest. Quality agronomic traits and exceptional drought tolerance are built into these LM sorghums.

Brown Midrib Brown Midrib (BMR) mutants were induced chemically and

described in sorghum in 1978. However, the trait exists in some

accessions in the World Collection of Sorghum, which suggests

that it was a naturally occurring trait of some historical event.

The brown midrib trait is controlled by at least 3 genes: bmr-6,

bmr-12 and bmr-18. The pathway controlled by bmr-6 is

different from pathway controlled by both bmr-12 and bmr-18.

Since these are recessive, they must be in present both the

female and male parents.

Incorporation of the brown midrib characteristic represents a

major change in thinking and is a great step forward because

quality is now the driving objective to improvement.

The brown midrib genes available for use in sorghum produce a

brown pigmentation in the leaf midrib and stem of the plant. All

brown midrib plants do not exhibit the same intensity of brown

coloration. Furthermore, intensity of color has little to do with

levels of quality improvement. Brown midrib genes affect the

amount of lignin in the total plant, but the amount of reduction

varies from part to part of the plant. Reduction in lignin may

vary from 5 to 51% in stems and from 5 to 25% in leaves. When

compared to normal sorghums increases in IVDMD are as much

as 33% for those sorghums containing the brown midrib genes.

Results in improved palatability and performance of the brown

midrib hybrids have been excellent. There is data to show

.5 to .9 pounds per day increase in animal gain.

If you are continuing to use conventional non-brown midrib

forage sorghums for hay or direct pasture you are missing

a very significant improvement in animal gain per pound of

forage produced.

Photoperiod SensitivePhotoperiod sensitivity (PPS) sorghum allows maximum harvested

yield of leaves and stems as well as more tonnage per unit area

than with conventional sorghums. Since PPS sorghums respond

Forage Added Value Characteristics

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PLant CharaCteriStiCS Plant Color Purple

Plant Texture Juicy

Standability 5

Plant Height 7-10 ft

Panicle Type N/A

Midrib Type Normal

Tillering & Regrowth 3

Grain Color Planted Red

Maturity / yieLd Days to 50% Anthesis 125-180 (PPS)

Harvested Grain Tannin N/A

Harvest Mode H/G/S

Irrigated Tons / Acre 35-40

PLanting inforMation Lbs / Acre

Approximate Seeds / Lb 14,500

Dryland Row 5-15

Dryland Broadcast 15-20

Irrigated Row 10-15

Irrigated Broadcast 35-40

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A standard 5 point rating system is used unless otherwise indicated. Ratings are based on comparison with other products of like maturity. 1 = Poor, 5 = Excellent** Agronomic data are insufficient to make a rating at this time

382x27 Category Silage / Direct Pasture

A multi-leaf high tonnage hybrid forage sorghum used for silage,

green chop, grazing and hay.

• Photoperiod sensitive plant

• Can reach heights in excess of 12 feet with 21 or more leaves

Leaves can reach 4 inches wide and 3 feet long.

High Producer

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Category Direct Pasture


Plant Texture Juicy

Standability 5


Panicle Type Grain

Midrib Type Brown


Grain Color Planted White

Maturity / yieLd Days to 50% Anthesis 125-180 (PPS)

Harvested Grain Tannin Yes

Harvest Mode H/G/S




Dryland Row 5-15


Irrigated Row 10-15


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A standard 5 point rating system is used unless otherwise indicated. Ratings are based on comparison with other products of like maturity. 1 = Poor, 5 = Excellent

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This hybrid is a true “break through”. Combining both photoperiod

sensitivity and brown midrib traits into one forage, makes this a

near perfect hybrid forage sorghum. Palatability is so high that

cattle will eat stems down to the soil if not managed well by cell

grazing. Because the hybrid is photoperiod sensitive it is possible

to produce 40 or more leaves in a full season.

• First true photoperiod sensitive brown midrib forage hybrid

• Multi-purpose forage

• Unprecedented hybrid vigor

• Superior yield

• Outstanding lodging resistance

• Large stems and huge leaves

• Very high palatability

High Yield & Palatability Plus BMR and PPS

Noteworthy

Category Silage

PLant CharaCteriStiCS Plant Color Red

Plant Texture Juicy

Standability 5

Plant Height 6-8 ft

Panicle Type Grain

Midrib Type Brown



Maturity / yieLd Days to 50% Anthesis 80-85

Harvested Grain Tannin No

Harvest Mode H/S




Dryland Row 5-8

Dryland Broadcast N/A

Irrigated Row 8-12

Irrigated Broadcast N/A

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This forage sorghum hybrid BMR has a very sweet stem and

exceptional green leaf retention. Large semi-compact panicles

of white grain on 2.0 to 2.75 meter stems produce high grain yield

and almost as much sugar per unit area (about double the normal

carbohydrates of regular sorghum forage). With its 40 to 60%

reduction in lignin and substantial increase in palatability, this new

forage silage (or hay) increases “relative feed values” significantly.

• Excellent green leaf retention

• Very sweet and soft stems

• Large tannin-free grain panicles

BMR Increases Feed Values

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Category Silage


Plant Texture Juicy

Standability 5

Plant Height 6-8 ft

Panicle Type Kafir

Midrib Type Normal


Grain Color Planted Brown



Harvest Mode S/H




Dryland Row 5-15


Irrigated Row 10-15


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This hybrid is a standard in the forage sorghum industry. It has a

sweet, juicy stem which will recover rapidly from harvest as direct

pasture or haying. It is designed as a one-cut silage for high quality

producers. The hybrid has very good foliar disease resistance.

It should be harvested at or prior to full soft dough for maximum

quality and profitability.

• Conventional sorghum/forage sorghum hybrid

• Juicy, sweet fine stems

• High yields

• Good regrowth and recovery

• Good foliar disease resistance

High Quality Hay or Silage

Noteworthy

Category Silage

PLant CharaCteriStiCS Plant Color Tan

Plant Texture Juicy

Standability 5

Plant Height 8-9 ft

Panicle Type SC

Midrib Type Brown





Harvest Mode S/DP




Dryland Row 8-10


Irrigated Row 8-12


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This BMR hybrid has exceptional sweetness and is a cut above

other full season forage sorghums.

The stems are larger than sorghum sudan hybrids, resulting in

excellent resistance to lodging. It also retains its large, dark green

leaves throughout the growing season.

This hybrid is partially sterile, thus does not produce significant

amounts of grain. This causes a substantial build-up of non-

structural carbohydrates in the stem and leaves. Consequently,

the entire plant is more palatable to cattle.

Sweet BMR, Palatable Choice for Cattle

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Category Silage / Dual-purpose


Plant Texture Normal

Standability 5

Plant Height 5-7 ft

Panicle Type Grain

Midrib Type Normal





Harvest Mode H/S




Dryland Row 5-8


Irrigated Row 8-12


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This is a dual-purpose hybrid that grows 6 to 7 feet tall. It produces

a large panicle of red grain supported by a strong stalk. The plant

is very leafy and seedling vigor is excellent. This hybrid reaches

soft dough stage in approximately 110 days.

• Tall plant with strong stalk for good standability

• High grain to stover ratio for increased digestibility

• Wide leaves produce a dark, dense canopy for superior weed suppression and moisture conservation

Dual-Purpose Hybrid

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Plant Texture Normal

Standability 5

Plant Height 6-8 ft

Panicle Type Grain

Midrib Type Normal





Harvest Mode H/S




Dryland Row 5-8


Irrigated Row 8-12


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High Grain Yield

This hybrid produces a very high grain yield (5,000 to 7,000 kg/ha)

on strong sturdy stems 1.75 to 2.0 meters tall. Its high grain-to-stover

ratio significantly increases digestible dry matter produced per

unit area as silage. The high-protein content and totally digestible

nutrients make this an excellent hybrid for the feedlot or dairy.

• Tall plant with strong stalk for good standability

• High grain-to-stover ratio for increased digestibility

• Wide leaves produce a dark, dense canopy for superior weed suppression and moisture conservation

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Plant Texture Juicy

Standability 5

Plant Height 6-8 ft

Panicle Type Semi-compact

Midrib Type Brown

Tillering & Regrowth 4-5




Harvest Mode H/G/S




Dryland Row 5-15


Irrigated Row 10-15


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This hybrid is similar to 310x45 to which the brown midrib trait has

been added. Its high grain yield of 5000+ lbs/ac on strong sturdy

stems of 6 to 8 feet height makes the hybrid an outstanding silage

performer. Because the hybrid has such a high grain to stover ratio,

animal performance is excellent in both the feedlot and dairy. The

protein content and total-digestible dry matter makes this a near

perfect silage product.

• Brown midrib silage sorghum hybrid

• High grain yield potential

• Intermediate tall plants with strong stems

• Good standability and lodging resistance

• Wide long leaves poised closely producing a dark, dense canopy for high leaf-stem ratio

• Excellent tillering capacity and near simultaneous flowering of main and tiller panicles (good for harvesting at hard-dough stage silage)

• High green leaf retention

• Large leaf number/excellent tillering/high grain yield + brown midrib = outstanding silage

BMR with High Silage Yield

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Plant Texture Juicy

Standability 5

Plant Height 6-8 ft

Panicle Type Sudan

Midrib Type Normal





Harvest Mode H/G




Dryland Row 5-15


Irrigated Row 10-15


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This hybrid is a standard in the forage grass industry. It has a sweet

juicy stem, which recovers rapidly from harvest as direct pasture or

haying. The hybrid has very good foliar disease resistance. It should

be harvested at or prior to boot stage for maximum quality and

profitability. Cut for hay or graze approximately 3 to 4 inches above

the soil for maximum recovery and regrowth.

• Conventional sorghum/sudangrass hybrid

• Juicy, sweet fine stems

• High yields

• Excellent regrowth and recovery

• Good foliar disease resistance

Leader for Grazing or Haying

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PlantCharaCteristiCsPlant Color Red

Plant Texture Juicy

Standability 5

Plant Height 7-8 ft

Panicle Type Sudan

Midrib Type Normal



maturity/yieldDays to 50% Anthesis 90-100 (PPS)


Harvest Mode H/G


PlantinginformationLbs / Acre


Dryland Row 5-15


Irrigated Row 10-15


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The late maturity (LM) concept produces hybrids (sorghum/

sudangrass) that are 20 to 30 days later than conventional sorghum/

sudan hybrids. This late maturity allows a wider window for harvest

of high-quality leaves before boot stage is reached. This hybrid has

greater IVTD value and a higher crude protein, with IVTD 20+%

more than a commercial check in trials. This hybrid has a wide

range of adaptation because of its incredible drought tolerance

and yield of quality forage.

• A late maturity (LM) sorghum/sudangrass

• Superior drought tolerance


• Wider window for harvest

• Higher protein and digestibility than conventional sorghum/sudan hybrids


• Excellent tillering, regrowth and recovery

Late Maturity for Higher Protein

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PlantCharaCteristiCsPlant Color Purple

Plant Texture Juicy

Standability 5

Plant Height 7-8 ft

Panicle Type Sudan

Midrib Type Brown midrib



maturity/yieldDays to 50% Anthesis 90-100


Harvest Mode H/G


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Dryland Row 5-15


Irrigated Row 10-15


A second-generation BMR/LM sorghum/sudangrass hybrid that

brings all the benefits of earlier versions along with red planting seed.

• Brown midrib

• Late maturity (LM) sorghum/sudangrass

• High palatability


• Wider window for harvest

• Higher protein and digestibility than conventional sorghum/sudangrass hybrids


• Excellent drought tolerance

• Excellent tillering, regrowth, and recovery

With this hybrid, all the quality characteristics are in one package giving the producer more options and better performance.

‘All-in-One’ BMR Late Maturity Hybrid

Noteworthy


PLant CharaCteriStiCS Plant Color Red

Plant Texture Juicy

Standability 5

Plant Height 6-8 ft

Panicle Type Sudan

Midrib Type Brown





Harvest Mode H/G




Dryland Row 5-15


Irrigated Row 10-15


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This modified sudangrass gives producers tremendous flexibility. Field trials with animals consuming this hybrid have demonstrated greater daily weight gains over conventional sorghum/sudangrass hybrids. The high palatability combined with high digestibility makes this hybrid the perfect fit for cell-grazing.

Non-tannin grain allows this hybrid to qualify for LDP.


• Exceptional palatability


• Slightly broader leaves and larger stems

• A sorghum/sudangrass without tannin in grain

• High daily weight gains from direct pasture

Highly Palatable BMR

Noteworthy



Plant Texture Juicy

Standability 5

Plant Height 6-8 ft

Panicle Type Open

Midrib Type Brown




Harvested Grain Tannin None

Harvest Mode H/G




Dryland Row 5-15


Irrigated Row 10-15


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This hybrid is a modified sorghum/sudangrass which offers

flexibility to producers for direct pasture or hay production.

Performance in fields has shown from 75 to 100% greater daily

weight gains over conventional sorghum/sudangrass hybrids. Its

high level of palatability allows the hybrid to fit well into cell-grazing

systems. This hybrid has a demonstrated ability to increase both

meat and milk production dramatically, therefore producing greater

profits per acre of pasture.

• Brown midrib sorghum/sudangrass

• High-quality direct pasture and hay forage

• Extraordinary palatability for grazing or hay


• Slightly broader leaves and larger stems than conventional sorghum/sudangrass hybrids

• High daily weight gains from direct pasture

• Sorghum/sudangrass without tannin in grain qualifies it for LDP

BMR Super-Producer for Hay or Pasture

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PlantCharaCteristiCsPlant Color Tan

Plant Texture Juicy

Standability 1

Plant Height 5-6 ft

Panicle Type Sterile

Midrib Type Normal


Grain Color Planted Grey



Harvest Mode H/G




Dryland Row 1-2


Irrigated Row 2-3


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Graze King

This hybrid pearl millet has excellent grazing and haying potential.

Graze King millet has little or no prussic acid, with good regrowth

after clipping. Clipping should be done in the pre-boot stage.

Graze King makes excellent pasture on soil that is low in iron.

Under good conditions this hybrid is 5 to 6 feet tall in the

pre-boot stage.

PLANTING: Recommended seeding rate is 8 pounds per acre

on dryland and 20 to 25 pounds on irrigated land or high rainfall

areas. Seeding rates can vary according to conditions and

locality. Thicker stands produce finer stalks, but are less

drought tolerant.

HARVESTING: For best feed quality, clipping should be done

in the pre-boot stage. Grazing should begin when plants are

approximately 25 inches tall. Avoid grubbing to the ground to

allow the best regrowth.

Excellent Grazing and Haying

Noteworthy


PlantCharaCteristiCsPlant Color Tan

Plant Texture Juicy

Standability 1

Plant Height 5-6 ft


Midrib Type BMR





Harvest Mode H/G




Dryland Row 1-2


Irrigated Row 2-3


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PM 508x13

The BMR concept in Pearl Millet is the same as you expect with

Sorghum* Sudangrass BMR hybrids offering greater digestibility

and palatability of the forage compared to conventional hybrids,

yielding greater returns such as weight gain and/or milk per ton.

PM 508x13 is a BMR Pearl Millet hybrid that offers great flexibility

to producers. This hybrid has a high level of palatability, which

makes it an excellent choice for grazing and or hay.

• Brown midrib hybrid pearl millet




• High tillering capacity

BMR Yielding Greater Returns

Disclaimer: Pearl Millet hybrids need to be handled differently than Sorghum* Sudangrass with respect to cutting height. Pearl Millet hybrids need at least 6-8 inches of stubble left after harvest for optimum regrowth. Anything less than 6-8 inches can severely diminish regrowth.


Noteworthy


Plant Texture Juicy

Standability 1



Midrib Type BMR





Harvest Mode H/G




Dryland Row 1-2


Irrigated Row 2-3


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PM 508x5

PM 508x5 is a BMR Pearl Millet hybrid that offers great flexibility to

producers. This hybrid has a high level of palatability, which makes

it an excellent choice for grazing and well suited for hay. PM 508x5

is a late maturing hybrid with panicle emergence at about 30 days

later than other pearl millets. The longer harvest window allows the

producer to maintain quality while waiting for greater yield returns

when compared to conventionals.

• Brown midrib hybrid pearl millet




• Later maturity = increase harvest window

• High tillering compacity

Late Maturity for Longer Harvest Window, Plus BMR

Disclaimer: Pearl Millet hybrids need to be handled differently than Sorghum* Sudangrass with respect to cutting height. Pearl Millet hybrids need at least 6-8 inches of stubble left after harvest for optimum regrowth. Anything less than 6-8 inches can severely diminish regrowth.

Noteworthy

Category Silage

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A standard 5 point rating system is used unless otherwise indicated. Ratings are based on comparison with other products of like maturity. 1 = Poor, 5 = Excellent ** Agronomic data are insufficient to make a rating at this time

This hybrid is a taller conventional grain sorghum hybrid that

can be used for a high grain to stover silage. Culms are large

and strong with few tillers. Large leaves are characteristic of this

strongly stay-green hybrid. Panicles are large with large caryopses

in a semi-compact to compact panicle.

• White translucent grain color

• Compact panicles

• High grain to stover ratio

• Large leaves on sturdy culms

• Semi-juicy stems

• Very uniform height

• Dual-purpose hybrid

More Grain for Better Silage


Plant Texture Silage or Grain

Standability 4

Plant Height 65-75 in

Panicle Type Compact

Midrib Type Normal

Tillering & Regrowth N/A

Grain Color Planted White Translucent



Harvest Mode Silage/grain




Dryland Row 5-8


Irrigated Row 8-12


Noteworthy


Plant Texture Juicy

Standability 5

Plant Height 8-9 ft

Panicle Type SC

Midrib Type Brown





Harvest Mode S/DP




Dryland Row 8-10


Irrigated Row 8-12


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A standard 5 point rating system is used unless otherwise indicated. Ratings are based on comparison with other products of like maturity. 1 = Poor, 5 = Excellent ** Agronomic data are insufficient to make a rating at this time

Category Silage

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BMR with Exceptional Sweetness

This hybrid has exceptional sweetness and with it being brown

midrib it is a cut above other full season forage sorghums.

The stems are larger than sorghum sudan hybrids, resulting in

excellent resistance to lodging. It also retains its large dark green

leaves throughout the growing season.

This hybrid is partially sterile, thereby not producing significant

amounts of grain. This causes a substantial build up of non-

structural carbohydrates in the stem and leaves. Consequently,

the entire plant is more palatable to cattle.

Noteworthy

Gra

inSorghum when grown for its grain is among the

most efficient crops in conversion of solar energy

and use of water. Sorghum is known as a high-

energy, drought tolerant crop. In the United States,

South America, and Australia sorghum grain is used

primarily for livestock feed and demand is growing for

usage in ethanol plants. Sorghum produces the same

amount of ethanol per bushel as maize and uses one

third less water. In the livestock market, sorghum

grain is used in the poultry, beef and pork industries.

Sorghum continues to be a significant and growing

grain resource for the US and world market for animal

and human foods/feed. As the environment changes

to more arid and stressed production lands sorghum

grain will grow. The complexion of this market segment

is also changing. Today’s markets are shifting toward

the use of white or cream colored grains as the push

to use quality traits demands.

Richardson Seeds is working to develop not only

higher yielding and agronomically stable hybrids

for the future but to also add value capturing

characteristics to each hybrid. By focusing hybrids on

end use as well as overall performance farmers have

the potential to capture higher values from their crops.

These high-quality sorghums are non-tannin with white grain,

tan plant color, straw colored glumes and grain with a spherical

medium to hard endosperm. In addition the white grain is hard

with an excellent milling quality. The grain from these hybrids can

be used to make a white, neutral flavored flour.

These hybrids are also ideal for poultry feed and ethanol

production. By having straw colored glumes these hybrids

eliminate the issues that are caused by the pigments associated

with traditional darker glumes. The hard white grain mills easily

and converts to an appealing light colored feed. The Dried

Distillers Grain (DDG’s) produced from Food Quality hybrids are

white in color which gives them a perceived quality advantage

over traditional grain sorghum DDG’s.

Food Quality

The tannin sorghum or brown sorghums have a very distinct

pigmented testa which is caused by combination of dominant

B1-B2-S-genes. Such sorghums are high in condensed tannins

with some level of resistance to birds and grain molding.

Tannin sorghums decrease feed efficiency by about 10% when

fed to livestock. Sorghum tannins are catechins which cause

reduced feed efficiency ranging from 5 to 30%, depending upon

feeding systems, livestock species, and processing of the grain.

A benefit of tannin sorghum is that they contain high levels of

antioxidants and may be a very important source of nutraceuti-

cals. It is possible that in the future we could use the sorghums

with a pigmented testa and dominant spreader genes as potent

sources of antioxidants more efficiently than fruits or berries.

For a variety of reasons, it is widely believed that all sorghums

contain tannins. However, this is not the case. Sorghums without

a pigmented testa do not contain tannins, and are referred to as

‘tannin-free’ or ‘non-tannin’ (NT).

The vast majority of grain sorghums grown in the US are non-

tannin (NT) hybrids. Grain color can vary from white to yellow

to red.

Tannin Non-Tannin

Category Non-tannin

Maturity Early

This hybrid has very early maturity and has high grain yield

potential for its earliness. Some of its major advantages are:

This hybrid has red seed color, large round grain, and high-test

weight. The panicle is slightly open; glumes are awnless and

cover less than one-third of the grain. Plant necrotic is purple,

plant tissue is juicy and tillering capacity is good which allows

the plant to compensate for environmental conditions. Tillers are

approximately the same height of the main panicle. The hybrid

appears very uniform in the field. Because the hybrid is so early it

can be grown in short-season conditions and also in situations to

escape drought in longer season conditions.

Dodge Drought or Double-Crop

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Noteworthy

PLant CharaCteriStiCS Grain Color Red

Plant Color Purple

Standability 3


Panicle Type SO

Panicle Exsertion 3

Threshability 4




Pre-flower Stress Tolerance 4


diSeaSe & PeSt reaCtionHead Smut 3

Fusarium 4

MDMV 4

Downy Mildew 3

Greenbug Resistance N/A

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• Early maturity

• No tannin

• Very good standability

• Ease-of-harvest

• Short height

Category Non-tannin

Maturity Early / Medium

Noteworthy


Plant Color Purple

Standability 5


Panicle Type SC

Panicle Exsertion 4

Threshability 4







Fusarium 5

MDMV 5

Downy Mildew 5

Greenbug Resistance C & E

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Short-Stalked High Yielder

This hybrid was bred to have:

• Short, strong stalks

• Excellent yield

• Very good for dryland or late planted irrigated crop

Category Non-tannin

Maturity Medium

This hybrid is early maturing with excellent yield potential for its

maturity group.

The hybrid is designed to have:

• Short stalks

• Strong stalks

• Excellent yields

It is a very good hybrid when used for double cropping in most

areas or for late-planted dryland or irrigated production.

A True Break Through

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Noteworthy

PLant CharaCteriStiCS Grain Color Light Red

Plant Color Purple

Standability 4


Panicle Type SC

Panicle Exsertion 5

Threshability 5







Fusarium 4

MDMV 5

Downy Mildew 5


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Category Food Quality

Maturity Medium

This hybrid is an excellent food quality grain producer.

Grain threshes very free of the glumes in combine harvesting while

the caryopses are very round and process well in the food industry.

Panicle is semi-compact to slightly open and well exserted above

the canopy. There are few tillers and the canopy in the field is very

uniform in height and maturity. The mature caryopsis has a slight

mesocarp present, giving the hybrid a very white color at harvest

time.

Food Quality, White Grain

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Noteworthy

PLant CharaCteriStiCS Grain Color White

Plant Color Tan

Standability 5


Panicle Type SC

Panicle Exsertion 5

Threshability 5







Fusarium 4

MDMV 4

Downy Mildew 5


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Maturity Medium

This human food grain hybrid with high protein, vitreous round

grain, tan plant color and straw glumes has white translucent grain,

threshes easy and yields a high bushel weight.

This hybrid fits the needs of the food industry.

Under full management high-intensity farming with good irrigation

and high fertility, this hybrid will respond well. While during periods

of reduced moisture and lower plant populations, 315x10 tolerates

drought and continues to produce excellent grain yields.

High-Yielding Food Hybrid

315x10

Noteworthy


Plant Color Tan

Standability 5


Panicle Type SC

Panicle Exsertion 5

Threshability 5





Irrigated Tons / Acre 5 - 7


Fusarium 4

MDMV 4

Downy Mildew 5


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Category Non-tannin

Maturity Medium

This hybrid was developed as an alternative to the early red grain

sorghum hybrids on the market. It has early planting cold tolerance

and excellent weathering capability.

This hybrid works well for a double-crop situation in most areas or

for a late-planted dryland or irrigated crop.

• Short, strong stalks

• Excellent yield potential

Plant Early or Late

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Noteworthy


Plant Color Purple

Standability 5


Panicle Type SC

Panicle Exsertion 5

Threshability 4







Fusarium 4

MDMV 5

Downy Mildew 5


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Category Non-tannin

Maturity Medium


Plant Color Purple

Standability 5


Panicle Type SO

Panicle Exsertion 5

Threshability 5







Fusarium 5

MDMV 5

Downy Mildew 5


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This medium maturity hybrid produces a high-density, high bushel

weight red grain. It has high tolerance to drought and will produce

outstanding yields under dryland or limited-irrigated conditions.

The semi-open panicle has excellent exsertion of 4 to 6 inches and

is easy threshing. Leaf quality is very good and shows excellent

resistance to abiotic stresses. Standability is very good because

of a stiff stalk and its strong, deep root system.

Grain shells well from the panicle during combine harvest. The

hybrid works well for a double crop in most areas, or as a late-

planted dryland or irrigated hybrid.

High Test Weight with Drought Tolerance

319x22

Noteworthy

Category Non-tannin

Maturity Medium / Full


Plant Color Purple

Standability 5


Panicle Type SO

Panicle Exsertion 5

Threshability 5

Grain Color Planted RT






Fusarium 4

MDMV 5

Downy Mildew 5


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This combination is the most plastic hybrid available. It responds

to environmental variation by adjusting yield accordingly. Under

limited moisture situations the hybrid is consistent in its yield but

when greater moisture amounts are available yield levels increase

significantly.

• Maturity is medium-full season

• Height is consistent with its maturity range, exsertion is very good

• Leaves tend to be slightly drooping

• Panicle shape is semi-open, round seeds, bright red translucent grain color, awned spikelets, and purple necrotic plant color

The hybrid has excellent resistance to head smut. Tillering capacity

is good and will produce 2 to 3 tillers that are synchronous with

the main panicle at flowering/maturity. Yield is very good and the

hybrid is considered to be environmentally stable.

Flexible Hybrid for Maximum Returns

319x8

Noteworthy

Category Non-tannin

maturity Medium / Full

PlantCharaCteristiCsGrain Color Red

Plant Color Red

Standability 5


Panicle Type SO

Panicle Exsertion 5

Threshability 4


maturity/yieldDays to 50% Anthesis 75




disease&PestreaCtionHead Smut 5

Fusarium 4

MDMV 5

Downy Mildew 5


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This hybrid is medium maturing and fits well in both dryland and

irrigated conditions.

• Bright red-translucent grain color

• Seed size is larger than regular grain sorghum hybrids and is quite vitreous

• Excellent stalk strength

• High level of stay-green

Plant color is purple, although glumes tend to be reddish-straw. It

is resistant to anthracnose and other foliar diseases. The hybrid is

of medium height (3-dwarf) and stands well for combine harvesting

and threshes free of glumes. It has excellent drought tolerance and

is adapted to regions of limited rainfall.

Bred for Limited Rainfall Areas

319x76

Category Non-tannin

Maturity Full

This combination is a medium-full season hybrid. It tends to be

slightly taller than other traditional hybrids but has exceptionally

high yield potential.

• Single culm under most environments

• Large stem

• Large, disease free leaves

• Standability is excellent, leaves are large and semi-erect prior to anthesis

The panicle is awnless, semi-compact, and may sometimes be dry at

maturity. Seeds are very large, round, vitreous, and red translucent.

The grain is very attractive. Necrotic plant color is red. This hybrid

is especially adapted to tropical environmental conditions. It has a

very high level of foliar disease resistance. Yield potential of this

combination is very impressive across a wide range of environmental

situations.

High Yielder for Tropical Environments

310x76

Noteworthy


Plant Color Red

Standability 5


Panicle Type SC

Panicle Exsertion 3

Threshability 4







Fusarium 4

MDMV 3

Downy Mildew 4


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Maturity Full

• Excellent food quality grain hybrid

• High-yielding

• White translucent grain color

• Strongly vitreous grain, easy and clean threshing

• High test weight

• Medium-full maturity

• Medium-tall height

• Excellent exsertion

• High quality, disease resistant stover following grain harvest

• Single culms with limited tillering

• Semi-compact panicles

High-Yield, Food Grade White Grain

366x58

Noteworthy


Translucent

Plant Color Tan

Standability 3-4


Panicle Type Semi-compact

Panicle Exsertion 4-6 in

Threshability 4




Pre-flower Stress Tolerance 3-4


diSeaSe & PeSt reaCtionHead Smut 4-5

Fusarium 4

MDMV 3-4

Downy Mildew 3-4

Greenbug Resistance 3

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maturity Full

A very high quality human food sorghum hybrid with exceptional

drought tolerance and very high yield potential are the trademarks

of this hybrid. It has tan plant color, 1.5 to 1.75 meter height, long

semi-open panicle, and excellent foliar disease resistance. This

hybrid is the standard for the food, pork and the poultry industries. It

is also widely chosen for high-moisture grain for the dairy industry.

• Excellent choice for areas where flowering stress is a concern

• Strong adaptation to western dryland environments

• White colored grain with good threshability, on semi-open panicles

• High test weight

Superior Yields and Food Quality

304x5

Noteworthy

PlantCharaCteristiCsGrain Color White

Plant Color Tan

Standability 5


Panicle Type SO

Panicle Exsertion 5

Threshability 5






disease&PestreaCtionHead Smut 5

Fusarium 4

MDMV 5

Downy Mildew 5

Greenbug Resistance None

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Category Non-tannin

Maturity Medium / Full

PLant CharaCteriStiCS Grain Color Cream

Plant Color Purple

Standability 5


Panicle Type SO

Panicle Exsertion 5

Threshability 5







Fusarium 5

MDMV 5

Downy Mildew 1

Greenbug Resistance C & D

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A full-season hybrid with very good yield potential under irrigation

or in high rainfall areas.

This is a cream colored hetero-yellow endosperm hybrid with a

semi-open panicle.

This is a very eye-catching hybrid that is very stable for its height,

and has a clean leaf canopy with an extensive root system for

good drought tolerance.

Showy Full-Season High-Yielder

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