PERFORMANCE OF
GRAIN SORGHUM HYBRIDS IN ALABAMA
1984
Agronomy and Soils Dep artmental Series No. 99
Gate A. Buchanan, Director
M ar ch 19 6
Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station
Auburn Unversity
Auburn University, Alabama

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE 10.
TABLE 11.
TABLE 12.*
TABLE 13.*
SOURCES OF
ACCEPTABLE
LOCATIONS AND CULTURAL PRACTICES FOR THE 19-084 GRAIN SORGHUM
HYBRID TSS...................
NORTHERN ALABAMA
YIELD AND LODGING AVERAGES FOR NORTHERN ALABAMA, 1982-84...
CROSSVILLE GRAIN SORGHUM HYBRID TRIAL, 1984.............**
WINFIELD GRAIN SORGHUM HYBRID TRIAL, 1984o...............*
CENTRAL ALABAMA
YIELD AND LODGING-AVERAGES FOR CENTRAL ALABAMA, 1982-84....
SHORTER GRAIN SORGHUM HYBRID TRIAL, 1984...............**
PRATTVILLE GRAIN SORGHUM HYBRID TRIAL,194. .....
MARION JUNCTION GRAIN SORGHUM HYBRID TRIAL, 1984.........
SOUTHERN ALABAMA
YIELD AND LODGING AVERAGES FOR SOUTHERN ALABAMA, 1982-84...,
MONROEVILLE GRAIN SORGHUM HYBRID TRIAL, 1984............**
HEADLAND GRAIN SORGHUM HYBRID TRIAL,194. ......
FAIRHOPE GRAIN SORGHUM HYBRID TRIAL,194. ......
PRELIMINARY GRAIN SORGHUM HYBRID TRIAL, 1984............6*
SEED FOR THE 1984 GRAIN SORGHUMTES. ........
HYBRIDS FOR 18..................
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6
7
8
9
10
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13
14
15
16
17
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Information contained 
herein is available 
to all persons 
regardless
of race, color, sex or national 
origin

PERFORMANCE OF GRAIN SORGHUM HYBRIDS IN ALABAMA, 1984
W.C. 
Johnson 
and Darrell 
Williams
1
I NTRODUCTI ON
Grain sorghum performance tests are conducted annually throughout
Alabama by the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station. 
These tests give a
comparison of hybrid performance under the conditions at a 
particular
location. The locations used represent major soil 
and climatic areas of
the State. The performance of hybrids varies with location. 
Therefore,
this report should be carefully studied before a hybrid 
is selected.
EXPERIMENTAL PROCEDURES
Cultural practices were uniform for all hybrids within 
a given test.
The experimental design for all tests was a randomized 
complete block with
four replications. Test 
plots were two 36-inch 
rows, 20 feet in length.
The target plant population was 60,000 plants per acre, 
with a seeding rate
25 percent higher to ensure a good stand. Test cultural 
practices are
listed in table 1.
Grain yields were obtained by harvesting the whole test plot, 
either
by hand or plot combine, and adjusting harvested grain weight 
and moisture
to a standard 14 percent moisture and 56 pounds per bushel.
1
Professor and Research Associate of Agronomy and Soils.
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Lodging is given as the percentage of plants broken or leaning at an
angle of more than 45 degrees. The seedheads of lodged plants were not
included in the yields reported.
Days to mid-bloom is one measure of relative maturity. This is taken
as days from planting to the date when approximately one-half of the heads
in the plot are in bloom.
A ratoon, or stubble, crop was harvested at Headland. The first
harvest was combined and the stalks were cut to a 6-inch height. An
additional 50 pounds of nitrogen per acre were sidedressed to the 6-inch
stubble. The initial harvest plus the ratoon harvest is given as total
yield.
The preliminary grain sorghum hybrid test, table 13, is used to
evaluate new hybrids and experimental lines. If a new hybrid does well in
the preliminary test, it is planted in the regular test the next year.
The test at the Tennessee Valley Substation was lost after a week of
standing water on the test in late May caused delayed herbicide damage.
At Prattville, Headland, and Marion Junction, bird damage was
moderate. In these tests, the bird-resistant hybrids showed no damage,
while the non bird-resistant hybrids suffered bird damage which ranged from
0 to 80 percent of yield. Bird damage can be a problem in small fields.
In selecting a hybrid, consideration should be given to bird populations;
if damage is anticipated, bird-resistant hybrids should be used.
Bird-resistant grain sorghum hybrids are sometimes difficult to market and
may have lower feed value than the non bird-resistant hybrids.
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VARIETY COMPARISONS
The performance of hybrids varies among years and locations. Small
yield differences among hybrids may be the result of slight environmental
or cultural differences rather than differences in yield potential among
hybrids. To aid in determining real differences, a statistical analysis of
variance was performed on the data from each location. The L.S.D. (least
significant difference) at the 5 percent level is reported to help
determine real differences between hybrid yields for each location in 1984.
If the yield difference is greater than the L.S.D. value between two
hybrids at a given location, the two hybrids are considered to be
significantly different in yield. The C.V. (coefficient of variation) is a
measure of test variability. An increase in its value indicates a decrease
in the precision of the test data.
The list of acceptable hybrids is based on 3-year-average grain yield
and lodging data. The list is divided into three regions, north, central,
and south. Since all acceptable hybrids are not equal in performance, a
review of the data from several years at the test location similar to your
situation is the most reliable method for selecting a hybrid best suited
for your farming needs.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The performance trials were conducted in cooperation with the
following substation and experiment f.ield superintendents and their staffs
whose quality work makes this report a reliable source of information for
farmers in their areas.
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Northern Alabama
Tennessee Valley Substation, Belle Mina - W.B. Webster, Superintendent
Sand Mountain Substation, Crossville - J.T. Eason, Superintendent
Upper Coastal 
Plain Substation, 
Winfield - R.A. 
Moore, Jr., Superintendent
Central Alabama
Black Belt Substation, Marion Junction - L.A. Smith, Superintendent
Prattville Experiment Field, Prattville - D.P. Moore, Superintendent
E.V. Smith Research Center, Shorter - W.B. Gordon, Superintendent
Southern Alabama
Monroeville Experiment Field, Monroeville - J.R. Akridge, Superintendent
Wiregrass Substation, Headland - H. Ivey, Superintendent
Gulf Coast Substation, Fairhope - E.L. Carden, Superintendent
Appreciation is also expressed to W.H. Hearn, C. Jacks, and Sally
Bagwell, Research Data Analysis, for the computation, summarization, and
analysis of the data in this report.
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Table 1. Locations and Cultural Practices for the 1984 Grain Sorghum Hybrid Tests
Location Planting Nitrogjn Plant Harvest Herbicides Insecticides
date rate population date
Tennessee Valley Substation Test lost due to cold, wet spring weather and delayed herbicide damage.
(Belle Mina)
Sand Mountain Substation May 11 115 60,000 September 7 Atrazine
3  
Lannate (2)
(Crossville)
Upper Coastal Plain Substation May 15 130 60,000 September 6 Atrazine + Paraquat None
(Winfield)
E.V. Smith Research Center May 20 125 60,000 September 12 Atrazine + Dual Lannate (1)
(Shorter)
Prattville Experiment Field April 13 80 60,000 August 6 Atrazine Sevin (1)
(Prattville)
Black Belt Substation April 23 120 60,000 August 22 Atrazine Sevin (5)
(Marion Junction)
Monroeville Experiment Field April 17 90 60,000 August 22 Atrazine Sevin (3)
(Monroeville)
Wiregrass Substation April 26 120 60,000 August 7 Atrazine Nudrin (1)
(Headland)
Gulf Coast Substation April 12 80 60,000 August 21 Milogard Sevin (1)
(Fairhope)
I
IPounds per acre 
N. Lime, phosphorus, 
and potassium were 
applied according
2
Spray materials (number 
of applications).
Atrazine alone was applied post emergence.
to soil test recommendations.
TABLE 2. YIELD AND 'LODGING AVERAGES FOR NORTHE:RN ALABA?4A, 1982-19841
BR AN Q-HVYj~ r
PICNEER B-815
FUNK'S G-5,22.A
N-K SAVANNA 5
TERRA HT 126OR
FUNK'S G-5220R
COKER 7675
TAYLOR-EVANS OTNERO
MCCUP()Y '4-57YG
NORPTHRUP KING\*i 2660
AGRATECH GK 802G
HYPERFCRMIEP 14250k
PENN PENNGPAIN YE
DEKALB OK 59
COKER 7638
RING AROUND RA 733
FUNK'S G;-611
YIELQI PER A~rE
90
87
86
86
85
84
84
83
82
81
80
79
78
77
76
76
LOOCIED -STALLS
800
14.8
11.3
ills 1
7.8
2.7
8.o3
4.3
2.06
3.0
2.99
1.9
14.4
4.4
5.6
11
BELLE MINA, CROSSVILLE, 
WINFIELD.
1983 and 1984 BELLE MINA DATA NOT INCLUDED.
*BIRD-RESISTANT HYBRID
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ww-.Ww amw
TABLE 3. CROSSVfLLE GRAIN SORGHUM4 HYBRID TRIAL, 1984t
N-K SAVANNA 5
HYPERFORMEP 1330OR
PUNK'S G-5224
DICNEER 8-815
TERRA HT 1260P
DEKALt3 OK 64
AGRPATECH GK 
7
L2G
r-UNK"S G-522DR
NORTHRUP KING 2660
P'IONEER 8300
ACCUPDY 1M-57YG
PICNEER 8222
RING ARCUND RA d8
PICNEEP 8313
COKER 7675
1YPERFORMER 12250R
PIENN PENNGRAIN YE
COKER 7638
14CCURDY M-7-37
AGRATECH GK 802G
PEPNaENINGPAIN JR
RING ARCUNO RA 787
RING ARCUNI0 RA 73.3
FUNK'S G-611
DEKALB OK 59
PUNK'S G-i711
TAYLOR-EVANS DINERO
NORTHRUP KING 2244
FUNK'S G-1498
TE ST M EANP
L.S.0. (.05)
cove ( 4)
1984
13i.2
141
136
131
130
130
1 26
126
126
125
1.25
1275
124
124
12
121
121
120
1120
119
1 18
118
115
115
1 1 5
11.5
13
113
105
90
183 - 84
86
95
102
107
104
79
95
102
98
10 2
99
99
97
99
95
94
96
99
97
98
92
98
98
84
82
1982-84
96
108
97
99
94
96
95
95
90
33
94
84
93
97
94
MID- BIRD LODGED
rLOO:CM--AMAGE STU6
7/21 0.0 0.0
7/26 0.0 0.0
7/21 0.0 0.00
7/23 0.0 000
7/23 0.0 0.0
7/21 15.0 001
'7/21 0.0 000
7/23 0.0 0.00
7/21 0.0 000
7/22 0.0 0.00
7/26 0.0 000
7121 0.0 000
7/24 0.0 000
7/22 0.0 000
7/23 0.0 000
7/23 0.0 0.00
7/22 0.0 000
7/21 0.0 0.00
7/22 1.0 000
7/24 0.0 0.0
7/23 0.0 000
7/22 0.0 0.00
7/22 0.0 000
7/24 0.0 000
7/26 000 0.0
7/26 0.0 000
7/23 0.0 000
7121 3.3 000
7/20 25.0 0.00
121
10.9
6.4
-7-
Iqww.
AAE4. wIN F IEL) GR AI N SCPGIIUM -YRI 0 TR IAL, 1984
RING ARGUND PA 737
COKER 7675
TERRA HT 1260R
PIONEER 8303
N-K SAVANNA 5
FUNK' S G-522OR
'4CCUROY M-57YG
TAYLCP-EVANS OTNIERO'
COKER 76-38
PING AkOUNO RA 808
NORTHPUP KING 2660
AGRATECH Ge(712G
NORTHRUP KING 2244
DEKAL8 CK 64
FUNK'S G-5221A
RING ARCUNO RA 733
0EKALS OK 59
PENN PENNGRAIN YE
PICNEER 8-815
AGRATECH GK 802G
HYPERFORMEQ 1330 -3P4
4
CCUR0Y M-737
PENN PENNGPAIN OR
HYPERFORMEP 1225OR
PICNEER 8222
FUNK'S G-1711
PICNEER 8333
FUNK'S G-611
FUNK'S G-1498
TE~ST MEAN
I.S.O. (.05)
co.Vo ( f,
198:4
77
76
71
71
68
67
66
66
6 6
65
64
63
63
63
62
62
61
b61
60
59
59
59
58
58
57
54
53
49
42
1983-34
74
77
74
78
72
73
76
70
69
73
65
59
70
79
68
65
7 L
70
69
69
69
09
67
68
65
50
1982-84
76
77
80
78
79
76
68
71
31
72
66
72
73
72
68
62
8IO1- PID LODGED
~..2AlAr2E- STAL.5
10flA.A .EU
3
. PC T,~
7/27 - 000
7/27 - o0.0
8/1 - 0.0
7/27 - 0.0
7/27 - 000
7/27 0.0
8/1. - 0.0
8/1 - 0.)
7/27 - 000
8/1 - 0.00
9 / L -0
7/27 000
7/27 000
7/27 500
7/27 - 000
8/1 ole0o
8/1 - 000
7/27 - 000
8/1 - 000
8/1 000
8/1 - 000
8/1 000
8/1 000
8/1 - 000
8/1 - 000
8/1 000
8/1 - 0.0
8/1 000
7/27 - 0.00
15.4
17.o7
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TABLE 5. YIELO3 AND LODGING AVERAGfES FOR CENTRAL ALA84MAv 1982-1984
1
BR AN Q F ________
PTCNEER B-.3L5*
N-K( SAVANNA 5*-
TAYLOR-EVANS 31M'ERC
AGRATECH GK 802G
TERRA HT 1260R
FUNK'S G-522OR
FUNK'S G-5221A
PQENN PENNGRAIN YE
COKER 7675
HYPERFORME0 L24250R
mCCURO,-Y M-57YG
CCKECR 7723
COKER 7638
AGRATECH GK 712G
RING AkOUNO RA 733
FUNK'S G-611
OEKALB OK 59
OEKALB LCK 64
* 
1
SHORTER, PRATTVILLE, AND MARION JUNCTION.
*BRD-RESISTANT HYBRID.
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78
78
72
72
71
70
70
70
69
68
67
66
65
65
63
60
57
0.0
0.8
0.0
0.0
000
c.0
3.3
0.00
0.0
0.00
000
000
000
000
0.0
000
000
6.4
TABLE 6.. SHORTER GRAIN SORGHUM HYBRID TRIAL, 1984.
TERPA HT 1260R
FUNK'S G-522DR
TAYLOR-EVANS QINErOP
PING APCIJNL) PA 808
PICNEER 8222
PIONEER 8300
FUNK'S G-1498
COKER 7675
RING AROUND RA 787
HYPEPFCRMER 12250P
HYPP-AFCRM=,ER 1330OR
FUNK'S G-1711
NORTHRUP KING 2244
AGPATECH GK 712G';
PIONEER 8-8t5
.IACCUP0Y M-57YG
AGRATECH %"0K 802G
PENN PENNGRAIN YE
RING AROUND RA 733
OEKALB OK 64
~1CCUROY M-737
PENN PFNNGRA[N OR
N-K SAVANNA 5
COKER 7638
FUINK'S G-611
CLIKER 7723
FUN1KIS'S G'-522A
I)EKALB OK 59
P IGNEEP 8333
TEST MEAN
L.S.E). (.05)
CaV. (%)
1984
56
50
50
50
49
48
48
47
47
46
46
46
45
45
44
44
43
43
43
43
43
41
37
33
32
31
29
4.3
13*4
30.5
1983-84
45
44
45
48
44
41
38
45
45
44
44
42
46
38
43
-"9
41
39
42
40
42
38
34
37
39
32
L'982- 94
53
57
54
52
57
56
49
56
55
53
41
5')
49
43
48
56
40
1410- BIRD LODGED
BLQ fl A A AGESTALK
7/20 0.0 000
7/28 0.0 000
7/28 0.0 000
17/C"'6 0.0 0.0
7/28 0.0 0.60
7/27 0.0 000
7/2cwl7 0.0 0.0
7/27 0.0 000
7/27 0.0 000
7/28 0.0 000
7/28 0.0 000
7/26 0.0 000
7/28 000 000
7/27 0.0 00
7/26 0.0 000
7/27 0.0 00
7/28 o0.0 000
7/27 0.0 000
7/28 0.0 000
7/23 0.0 000
7/26 0.0 000
7/28 0.0 00
7/27 0.0 0.00
7/28 0.80 000
7/26 0.0 000
7/26 0.0 000
7/26 0.00 000
7/27 0.0 000
7/28 0.0 000
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I
TABLE 7. PRATTVILLE GRAIN SORGHUMA HYBRID rRIAL, 1984
PICN~EER 8-81.5
N-K SAVANNA 5
RING AROUND RA 808
FUNK'S G-522A
HYPERFORMER 12250P
PICNEER 8333
TERPA HT 126OR
PENN PENNGRAIN YE
FUNK'S G-171.1
COKEk 7638
TAYLOR-EVAINS OTNERC
0EKALB OK 59
AGRATECH GK 802G
RING AROUND RA 733
FUNK'S G-.6L11
COKER 7675
FUNK'S G-522OR
AGRATECH GK 712G
PIONEER 8222
RING ARCUND RA 787
PSNN PENNGRAIN 09
MCCUROY 'M-737
PIONEER 8300
M4CCUkDY M-57YG
HYPERFCRME-R 1330OR
COKER 7723
FUNK'S G-1498
DEKALB OK 64
NOPTHRUP KING 2244
TEST MEAN
L*So0. (.05)
coVo (9)
1984
97
94
80
79
75
73
72
71
71
70
70
70
70
69
69
69
69
69
68
67
65
64
61L
59
56
51.
39
21L
1.983-94
83
68
67
60
70
62
68
66
63
67
61
60
64
58
63
61.
57
63
61
58
54
51
47
41
35
1.992-84
98
97
86
3
92
84
84
88
78
88
77
80
86
a1
3
83
78
67
M4ID- BIRD LODGED
6/25 0.0 000
6/23 0.0 0.0
6/27 5.0 000
6/24 20.0 000
6/24 10.0 000
6/24 5.3 000
6/25 5.60 000
6/25 10.60 000
6/30 5.0 0.60
6/23 20.0 0.00
6/24 10.0 0.00
7/1 0.0 000
6/24 15*0 0.00
6/24 5.0 0.0
6/24 1.0.0 0.00
6/25 0.0 0.0
6/24 20.0 000
6/23 30.0 0.60
6/24 20.0 000
6/24 40.0 00
6/24 20.0 0.0
6/22 15.0 0.0
6/25 1000 000
6/26 10.0 0.0
6/26 5.0 000
6/27 1500 0.0
6/22 30.0 000
6/23 40.0 000
6/1.9 80.0 000
67
14.0
14. 8
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dMWwm-W--Wm
TABLE 8. AR TON JUNC T ION GR A IN SORGHUM HYBR 10 TR IAL, 1984
N-K SAVANNA 5
RING 4RCUN[) RA 787
PIONEER 8-815
COKER 7723
PIONEER 8300
HYPERFCRMFR 13300P
f)EKAL1 OK 64
TERR4 T 1260R
FI)NK'S G-522A
COKER 7675
FUNK'S G-52R
PENN PENINGRAIN YE
'ICCUROY M-57YG
HYPERFORMER 12425CR
TAYLOR-EVANS OINEPO
FUNK'S G-1498
FINK'S G-1711
RIN4G ARCUND RA 808
PIONEER 8333
PENN PENNGRALN OR
AGRATECH GK 802%'j
COKER 7638
MCCURDY M-737
RING AROUND R4 733
PIONEER 8222
FUNK' S G-611
DEKALR OK 59
A%'3RATECH GK 712G
NCPTHRUP KING 2244
TEST ,1EAN
LoS.o. (.05)
coVo (Z)
1984
72
70
69
67
65
64
63
62
61
60
60
59
58
58
58
58
57
57
56
55
55
55
53
53
52
52
50
47
42
1983-84
65
64
63
61
58
57
58
61
57
57
58
59
51
61
55
48
55
55
51
49
51
56
52
49
45
46
1982-84
84
76
71
64
68
68
70
72
70
68
65
76
71
63
60
67
63
56
410- BIRD LGOGED
7/11 0.0 0.0
7/9 5.0 0.3
7/1.2 15.0 000
7/11L 10.0 0.3
7/11 5.0 0.3
7/1.1 1000 0.3
7/6 10.0 0.0
7/1.1 10.0 0.00
7/12 10.0 0.00
7/12 500 0.0
7/11. 15.0 000
7/8 15.0 000
7/14 10.0 0.00
7/12 15.0 0.0
7/10 10.0 000
7/7 5.0 0.00
7/14 10.0 000
7/14 10.0 0.00
7/10 5.0 0.00
7/13 10.0 0.00
7/L2 15.0 000
7/7 10.0 000
7/5 15.0 0.00
7/10 5.0o 0.0
7/13 5.0 0.0
7/13 10.0 0.0
7/14 10.0 000
7/7 10.0 000
7/5 20.0 0.00
58
9.01
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4.-.Nww
-0-wo
TABLE 9. YIELD AND LODGING AVERAGES FOR SOUTHERN AL4BAMA, L982-1984
N-K( SAVANNA 5*
PIGNEER F3-815*
MCCJRDY M-57YG
NCPTHPUP KING 2660
TEQRA HT 1260R
PENN PENNORAIN YE
HYPEcRFCR'4ER 1225OR
IAYLOR'-EVANS DINEPC
PUNKIS G-522DP
AGP A4=-CH GK 802G
FUNK'S G-522A
CCKER 7675
DEKALB OK 64
OEKALB OK 59
COKER 7723
FUNt(*S G-61L
RING ARCUND RA 733
.-L.EiLPFP ACPE
86
76
74
72
69
68
68
67
67
67
67
64
63
63
61
60
59
L~fIGFI)STL
0.e1
00.1
1.7
la 1
000
0.0
000
0.3
000
0. 0
0.2
000
0.*3
1
/.HEAQLANDs MONROEVILLE, AND FAIRHOPE.
*BIRD-RESISTANT HYBRID.
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T49LE 1). 'CNROEVILLE GRAIN SCRGHUA4 HYBRIO TRIAL, 1984
N-K SAVANNA 5
PICNEER B-315
MCCURDY M-57YG
HYPERFCRMEP tZ250R
TEFr-kA HT 1,260R
PENN lPENINGR4INJ YE
'ACCUROY M-737
COKER 7675
FUNK'S G-:5ZI2DP
,11%KAL3 OK 64
DEKALP OK 59
FJNK'S G-1711
PIlNEER 8300
TAYLCP-EVANS DINFRO
AGR4TECH GK 712G
NORTHRUP KING 2660
'ICNEER 8333
AGRATECH O3K 802G
P'ICNFEfR 8222
FUNK'S 3-1
RIING ARCUNI) RA73
FJNK'StG-522A
HypEPqFCRMER 13300P
COKER 7723
FUNK#S G-1498
PE1AN PENNGRAIN OR
R'ING AROUND RA 808
NORTHRUP K.ING 2244
1';84
73
73
71
68
b7
65
65
64
63
61
60
60
59
58
58
57
56
55
54
54
53
53
51
47
46
41
3q
1983-34
59
59
58
61
55
49
55
55
55
48
53
46
54
51
48
49
47
52
54
47
47
48
38
42
1982-34
68
62
59
59
63
50
59
55
51
58
57
58
55
51
57
55
M ID- BSIRPD0 LOOGEVL)
/0LL2Xl EU- 2LIT
6/25 o0.0 000
6/28 0.0 000
6/30 o0.0 000
6/30 0.0 000
6/23 0.0 U0.0
6/28 0.0 000
6/26 000 0.0
7/1 000 0.0
7/1 0.0 000
6/26 0.0 000
7/2 0.0 0.00
7/1 0.0 000
6/30 0.60 0.0
6/29 0.*0 0.00
6./29 0.0 to0
6/30 0.00 0.0
6/28 0.0 000
7/1 0.0 000
6/30 o0.0 0.0
7/1 000 0.0
6/28 0.0 000
6/30 0.0 000
6/28 0.0 000
7/1 000 0.0
6/23 0.0 0.0
6/29 000 0.0
7/1 0.0 0.0
6/25 0.00 000
TEST MEAN. 59
Lo.S.*O. (.051 14.0
cove .I) 16.9
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L.
TAO3LE 11. HE.ADLAN) GRAIN SORGHUM4 HYBRID TRIAL, 1984
N-K SAVANNA 5
PiCNEER B-1115
MCCUPDY H-S TYG
HYPERFE3RMER 1330DR
DEKALB OK 64
AGRATCP- GK 802(;
PICNEFR 8333
NORTHRUP KING 2660
TAYLOR-EVANS DINERO
HYPERFORMEF 12250R
COKER 7123
DFKALB OK 59
TERRA HT 126DR
FUNK'S G-1.711
PIUNEEP 8222*
PIC'NEFR 8300
RING AROUNO RA 733
RING ARCUNO RA 808
PENN PFNNGRAIN YE
PFNN PFNNGPAIN OR
FUNK'S G-522A
FUNK'S G-522fW
COKFR 1675
FUNK'S G-611
MCCUPQY M-737
AGRATECH GK 712G
NORTHRUP KING 2244
FUNK'S G-1498
01
1984
91t
80
70
70
62
75
61
75
71
75
70
62
69
56
60
6 1
6"1
62
65
68
60
59
66
57
59
57
40
35
.IEAI!1..Uhi
31
37
39
35
38
24
3,*
22
25
21t
25
33
26
38
34
33
25
29
25
20
26
27
17
25
23
19
24
22
TOTAL
116
105
99
98
98
96
96
95
95
95
94
94
94
93
90
90
87
85
85
83
82
82
76
65
51
1983-84
124
104
98
92
87
74
81
76
83
78
79
77
88
78
76
85
69
A 1
75
72
69
80
71
65
62
1'982-8 4
97
81
79
91t
79
80
79
76
76
72
82
81
76
76
71
MID- BIRD) LODGED
MIdAX EI& E UX.
- 2.0 
000
- 10.0 
0.
- 15.0 
0.00
- 15.0 
0.0o
- 20.0 
000
- 15.0 
00.0
- 25.0 
000
- 30. 0 
000
- 15.00 
000
- 25.0 
000
- 20*0 
0*0
- 15.60 
0.00
- 20.0 
0.0
- 20.0 
0.00
- 10.0 
000
- 15.0 
000
- 20.0 
000
- 20.0 
000
- 15.0 
0.00
- 20.0 
000
- 20.0 
000
- 20.0 
000
- 15. 0 
000
- 200 
000
- 35*0 
000
- 30o0 
000
- 40o0 
0.00
- 50.0 000
TEST MEAN 64
I.S.O.(, 1051 t10.5
cove %I ll116
L-
T-48L E 12. F A IRHflPE ("Y9A IN SOR GHLP4 HYBRI10 TR IAL, 19 
84
flAN D-~.PQ
N-K SAVANNA 5
TERRA HT 126CR
NORTHRUP KING 2660
AGRATECK GK 802G
PIONEER 9-815
TAYLOR-EVANS DINERC
14CCURDY '-57YG
PIC-NEER 8222
HYPEPWORMEP 12250P
FUNK'S (G-52,2DR
PIONEER 8300
DEKALB OK 59
FUNK'S G-1498
PENN PENNGPAIN OR
FUNK'S G-52Z2A
\4CCUPDY M-737
PENN PENNGRAIN YE
COKER 7675
AGRATECH GK 712G
HYPERFORMER 1330CR
PING ARCUNO RA 733
FUNK'S G-171L
PICNEER 8333)
0EKALB OK 64
NORTHRUP KING 2244
RING AROUND PA 308
FU'NK'S G-611
CO~KER 7723
TEST MEAN
L.S.D. (.05)
0.1. ( )
1984
sl
65
62
6 L
58
57
56
55
54
52
52
51
51
49
49
48
46
46
45
43
42
42
42
40
40
39
37
32
24
48
14.6
21.6
1983- 84
2-YRMAVA.
BUZL
59
61
61L
53
57
55
56
52
53
57
51
45
53
54
50
47
45
42
44
45
47
40
42
43
36
1982-84
69
69
64
65
66
64
64
67
62
62
61L
58
54
55
50
- 12 84-
MID- (31RD LOGOGED
6/15 0.0 1.0
6/15 0.0 00
6/18 000 1.0
6/15 000 0.0
6/20 0.60 2.0
6/15 0.0 000
6/15 0.0 000
6/15 0.0 000
6/15 0.0 0.0
6/15 040 0.90
6/18 0.0 000
6/20 5.60 000
6/15 0.0 000
b/L5 0.0 000
6/13 o0.0 000
6/13 00. 100
b/1S 0.0 000
b/IS 0.0o 0.0
6/13 o0.0 0.0
6/18 5.00 2.0
6/15 0.0 3.0
6/18 500 1.0
6/13 0.0 000
6/18 0.0 L1.0
6/13 0.0 000
61/18 000 0.0
6/18 0.0 000
6/18 0.0 200
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L.Lo.."
TASLE 13. PRELI~'iENARY GRAIN SO~GdUM HYBRID TRIAL? 1984
SP AN D-HYSP-- I
FUNK'IS HW-6212
PIONEER 8515
DEKALB X 304
MCCURDY M-747
FUNK'S HW-b6045
STAUFFER 530GR
FFR 321
R.ING AROUND RA 790CR
RING AROUND RA 7770R
OEKALB OK 45
QEKALS DA-50
NORTHRUP KING X-8242
DEKALB M'm-565
AGRATECH GK 552G
STAUFFEP 734GR
STAUFFER 5-*9750
FFR 174
FFR 331
NORTHRUP KING X 8139
TEST MEAN
L.S.D. (.053
cove .1%)
1984
85
79
73
71
70
69
65
61
61
60
60
58
58
57
57
56
54
46
46
62
19.5
22.0
vSHORTER
-17-
-MI D-
m l2 A x
7/26
7/28
7/27
7/28
7/26
7/26
7/28
7/28
7/28
7/26
7/27
7/28
7/27
7/27
7/27
7/28
7(26
7/28
7/28
BIRD
000
000
000
000
000
0.00
0. 0
000
000
0.00
000
000
000
0.00
000
LGODG36ED
STA LK.S
PS T
0.0
000
000
000
0.e0
0*0
000
000
000
000
000
000
000
0.0o
0.0o
000
000
0.e0
000
Now
SORGHUM 
HYBRID 
TRIAL9 
1984 
1/
I TABLE 13* PRELIMINARY GRAIN
Sources of Seed for the 1984 Grain Sorghum Tests
Entry designation
Agratech brand hybrids.......
Coker brand hybrids..........
DeKalb brand hybrids.........
FFR brand hybrids...........
Funk's brand hybrids........
Hyperformer brand hybrids....
McCurdy brand hybrids........
Northrup King brand hybrids..
Pennington brand hybrids.....
Pioneer brand hybrids........
Ring Around brand hybrids....
Source of seed
.Agratech Seeds, Inc.
P.O. Box 644
Ashburn, GA 31714
.Coker's Pedigreed Seed Co.
Route 1 Box 150
Lubbock, TX 79408
......... DeKalb Ag. Research, Inc.
Route 2
Lubbock, TX 79408
.......... FFR Cooperative
4112 E. State Road 225
W. Lafayette, IN 47906
.......... Louisiana Seed Company, Inc.
P.O. Box 1867
Plainview, TX 79702
.......... Helena Chemical Company
5100 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, TN 38137
.McCurdy Seed Company
Fremont, IA 52561
.......... Northrup King Company
P.O. Box 151
Columbus, Mississippi 39701
.Pennington Seed, Inc.
P.O. Box 290
Madison, GA 30650
.Pioneer Hi-bred International, Inc.
1000 West Jefferson Street
Tipton, IN 46072
Louisiana Seed Company, Inc.
P.O. Box 1867
Plainview, TX 79702
(continued on the following page)
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Sources of Seed for the 1984 Grain Sorghum Tests (continued)
Entry designation Source of seed
Stauffer brand hybrids................ Stauffer Seeds, Inc.
975 5. Durkin Dr.
Springfield, IL 62704
Taylor-Evans brand hybrids............. Taylor-Evans Seed Company
P.O. Box 68
Tulia, TX 79088
Terra brand hyrd.........Terra Seed Company
P.O. Box 10121
Lubbock, TX 79408
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ACCEPTABLE HYBRIDS FOR 1985
All acceptable hybrids have been tested for 3 consecutive years in the
region listed. All of the acceptable hybrids are not equal in performance.
It is suggested that this report be carefully studied before choosing a
hybrid. The hybrids are listed in descending order of 3-year average yield
for eac-h region,
NORTHERN ALABAMA
Brand Name
CENTRAL ALABAMA
Hybrid Brand Name
**Pi oneer
Funk' s
**Northrup King
Terra
Funk 's
Coker
Taylor-Evans
McCurdy
Northrup King
AgraTech
*Penni ngton
*Ring 
Around
*Funk's
B-815
G-522A
Savanna 5
HT 126DR
G-.522DR
7675
Dinero
M-57YG
2660
GK 802G
Penngrain YE
RA 733
G-611
**Pi oneer
**Northrup King
Tayl or-Evans
AgraTech
Terra
Funk's
Funk's5
Pennington
Coker
Hyperformer
B.-815
Savanna 5
Din-ero
GK-802G
HT 126DR
G-522DR
G-522A
Penngrain YE
7675
1225DR
SOUTHERN ALABAMA
Brand Name
**Northrup King
**Pionleer
McCurdy
Northrup King
Terra
Penni ngton
Hyperformer
Tayl or.Evans
Funk' s
AgraTech
Funk' s
AgraTech
Funk' s
*Coker
*Funk's
Savanna 5
B-815
2660
HT 126DR
Penngrain YE
1225DR
Dinero
G-522DR
GK 802G
G-522DR
GK 802G
G-.-522A
7675
G-611
*If present trends continue, this acceptable hybrid
acceptable list next year in the region indicated.
will be removed from
**Bird resistant hybrids may be difficult to market, and may also
ha'/.e lower feeding value than non-bird resistant varieties.
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Hybrid
Hybri d
I