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Department of Agronomy and Soils
Departmental Series No. 54
A- ricuiurai Experiment Station
Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama
R. Dennis Rouse, Director
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Introduction.................................................5
Experimental Procedures.......................................5
Data ............................. .........................
Acknowledgement ..............................................
8
Upper Coastal Plain Substation, Winfield (Tables 1-3)...............9:12
Sand Mountain Substation, Crossville (Table 4)....................13
Prattville Experiment Field, Prattville (Tables 5-7)...............14-17
Black Belt Substation, Marion Junction (Tables 8-10) ................ 
18-21
Lower--Coastal Plain Substation, Camden (Tables 11--13) 
......... ..... 22-25
Monroeville Experiment Field, Monroeville (Tables 14-16)......... ... 
26-29
Wiregrass Substation, Headland (Tables 17-19) ,................. .... 
30-33
Gulf Coast Substation, Fairhope (Tables 20-22) .............. ........ 34-37
Sources of Seed ................................................. 38-39
List of Acceptable Hybrids for 1980................ .. ............ 40

Performance of Grain Sorghum Hybrids in Alabama, 1979
Cliff Currier1/
Introduction
Grain sorghum performance tests are conducted annually throughout
Alabama by the Auburn University Agricultural Experiment Station.
These tests give a relative comparison of hybrid performance under the
conditions at a particular location. The performance of hybrids varies
with location; therefore this report should be carefully studied before
a hybrid is selected.
In 1979 tests were planted at eight locations. Grain yields were high
at Crossville, Headland, and Fairhope, intermediate at Winfield, and
low at Marion Junction and Monroeville. Bagged head estimates of yield
from Prattville and Camden were high. Factors mainly responsible for
low yields were inadequate rainfall during the season and insect and
disease damage. Bird damage estimates were high at Prattville and
Camden. Due to extensive damage from drought and insects, data from
Marion Junction were not reported in 1977. Three-year averages were
obtained for this location by averaging data from 1976, 1978, and 1979.
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. Plot sizes and cultural practices for each
test are listed by location in tables 3, 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19, and 22.
1/Research Associate, Department of Agronomy and Soils
Sources of seed used in the tests are listed on pages 38 and 39 .
Data
Yield
Grain yields are given in bushels per acre adjusted to 14% moisture
at 56 pounds per bushel. At Prattville and Camden yields were calculated
from 10 heads per plot. The heads were selected at random and protected
from bird damage by covering with perforated paper bags soon after
blooming. Plot yields were then calculated by multiplying the average
weight of grain per head obtained from the 10 bagged heads times the
number of heads per plot. At other locations yields were calculated
from the weight of grain obtained from harvesting the whole plot.
At Crossville, Camden, Monroeville, and Fairhope plots were harvested
with a plot combine. At all other locations, plots were hand harvested
and heads sent to Auburn where they were threshed on a stationary
thresher prior to weighing.
Bird damage
Visual estimates of bird damage were made at all locations. Where
plot yields are reported, estimates of bird damage can be used to
indicate the amount of grain loss caused by birds and to compare the
bird damage of the various hybrids. However, when bagged head estimates
of yield are shown, estimates of bird damage are not estimates of yield
reduction. In this case, estimates of bird damage only give relative
comparisons among hybrids for bird damage. When estimates of bird
damage are not shown, no significant bird damage occurred at the locatio
during the year(s) involved.
In selecting a hybrid, one should consider bird populations present
6
in relation to the size of area to be planted. Bird damage can be a
major problem on small field plantings. If bird damage is anticipated,
hybrids with low estimates of bird damage should be used.
Lodging
Lodging is given as the percent of plants broken or leaning at an
angle of more than 45 degrees from vertical. The seedheads of many
lodged plants would be missed by a combine. However, they are included
in the yields of hand harvested plots in this report.
Plant Height
Plant height was measured from the soil surface at the base of the
plant to the tip of the head. Poor head exsertion may result in excessive
green plant material in the harvested grain, as well as damage to the
lower part of the head resulting from water accumulating at the terminal
leaf.
Head Type
Open or loose heads may be important in the Southeastern United
States. Open heads allow better air movement and faster drying after
rains or dew. This may be helpful in reducing damage from insects and
diseases which attack the heads. A rating of 1 for tight heads and 3
for open heads was used at all locations.
Mid-bloom
One measure of relative maturity is the mid-bloom date. This is
the date when approximately one-half of the heads in the plot are in
bloom (showing anthers). Date of mid-bloom for entries at all locations
is shown in tables 3, 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19, and 22.
Selecting a Hybrid
The performance of hybrids varies among years and locations. Small
7
yield differences between hybrids may be the result of slight differences
in soil fertility and other factors. Also, some variation may be due
to the relatively small samples obtained from the 10-head sampling method
described earlier. To aid in determining real differences 
between
hybrids, a statistical procedure, analysis of variance, was performed
on the data from each location. The L.S.D. (least significant difference
is given for comparing yields at each location in 1979. The difference
in yields between two hybrids much exceed the L.S.D. value to be
considered significantly different. The C.V., coefficient of variation,
is a measure of uncontrolled variability within a test.
The list of acceptable hybrids is based on yield and lodging data.
Three-year averages are reviewed for each location. Then the acceptable
hybrid list is tabulated by combining location lists for each region.
Since all acceptable hybrids are not equal in performance, a review
of the data from several years at the testing location most similar
to your situation.is the most reliable method for selecting a hybrid
best suited for your needs.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
These performance trials were conducted in cooperation with
the following substation superintendents whose help is gratefully
acknowledged: R.A. Moore, Upper Coastal Plain; J.T. Eason, Sand
Mountain; F.T. Glaze, Prattville Field; L.A. Smith, Black Belt; J.A.
Little, Lower Coastal Plain; J.A. Pitts, Monroeville Field; J.G. Starling
Wiregrass Substation; and E.L. Carden, Gulf Coast. Special thanks are
expressed to W.H. Hearn and Mrs. Sally Bagwell for processing the data
presented in this report. Appreciation is also expressed to Mrs. Brenda
Hood for typing this report.
Table 1. Yield and Other Characteristics of Grain Sorghum Hybrids Tested Three Years at
Plain Substation, Winfield, 1977-79
Brand name Hybrid Yield Lodging Height e e
Bu/A Pct. Ft.
Growers-------------GSA-1180 50.1 0 2.7
Surgro----------------ORO 49.8 0 2.5
Northrup, King--------Savanna 5 49.5 8 3.4
Funk's--------------G-522 48.7 2 2.5
Funk's------------ --- G-5220R 46.9 0 2.7192.
McCurdy--------------M51YG 46.9 1 2.52.24
Taylor-Evans--------T-E Y1O1-R 46.0 1 2.72.23
DeKalb---------------BR-65+ 44.8 0 3.15.20
Growers--------------ML-135 44.3 1 2.61.24
Growers--------------GSA 1334 BR 42.3 4 2.72.28
Funk's---------------G-516BR 41.3 2 2.72.28
Pioneer--------------B815 41.0 18 3.44.23
"Measured from terminal leaf to baseo
2/1 = tight, 2 = medium, 3 = loose.
of the head
Table 2. Yield and Other Characteristics of Grain Sorghum Hybrids Tested Two Ye
Plain Substation, Winfield, 1978-79
Brand name Hybrid Yield LodgingHeight
Bu/A Pct. Ft
Surgro--r---- ------ OR0 57.5 0 2.8
Pennington------------Penngrain YE 56.8 6 2.9
Growers--------------GSA-1180 54.5 0 3.0
Funk's--------------G-522 53.4 3 2.8
Northrup, King--------Savanna 5 53.3 13 3.9
Ring Around---------808 GB 53.0 0 3.1
Taylor-Evans----------T-E Y1O1-R 52.4 2 3.1
Coker-----------------7675 52.3 1 3.0
McCurdy--------------M5IYG 52.1 2 2.9
Warner-------r---- W-744DR 51.2 3 3.3
Taylor-Evans----------T-E Dinero 50.9 1 2.8
Growers--------------ML-135 49.9 2 2.92.
Funk's-------------- G-522DR 49.5 1 3.02.
McCurdy-------------- Birds-Off 91AYG 48.6 0 3.22.
DeKalb---------------BR-65+ 47.2 0 3.44.
McCurdy--------------M53YG 44.8 5 3.13.
Growers--------------GSA 1334 BR 43.5 6 3.02.
Funk's -------------- G-S16BR 43.4 3 3.03.
Pioneer--------------6815 42.2 28 3.73.
Paymaster------------DR 1035 41.3 0 3.02.
Paymaster ------------ BRY-93 39.9 21 3.23.
1
/Measured from terminal leaf to base of the head.
_ = tight, 2= medium, 
3 = loose.
tal
Head
type?!
Rating
2.3
2.1
1.5
2.1
1.4
1.9
2.0
1.5
2.1
2.5
1.8
2.1
1.8
2.5
1.5
1.9
2.8
2.6
2.0
2.0
2.4
Table 3. Yield and Other Characteristics of Grain Sorghum Hybrids Tested at the Upp
Plain Substation, Winfield, 1979
Head Ha
Brand name Hybrid Yield!! Lodging Height exsertionM l
Bu/A Pct. Ft. In.
Pennington------------Penngrain YE 64.7 0 2.3 1.8
Paymaster-------------DR 1085 62.6 0 2.6 
2.8
Coker-----------------7675 61.6 0 2.5 1.8
Surgro---------------ORO XTRA 58.7 0 2.5 
1.3
McCurdy ---------------M51YG 57.9 0 2.4 2.07
Surgro----------------ORO 57.2 0 2.3 
2.0
Taylor-Evans----------T-E Y1O1-D 57.0 0 2.7 2.0
Ring Around---------_787 56.6 0 2.8 2.3
Funk's--------------G-522 56.3 0 2.3 1.5
Funk's----------------G-522DR 56.0 0 2.8 2.07
Northrup, King--------Savanna 5 54.9 1 3.0 3.5
Ring Around---------808GB 54.7 0 2.6 1.5
Taylor-Evans---------T-E Dinero 53.6 0 2.3 1.87/1.
Taylor-Evans---------T-E Y1O1-R 52.7 0 2.5 1.87/2.
McCurdy--------------Birds-Off 91AYG 52.0 0 2.6 2.07/3.
Ring Around----------733 GB 51.6 0 2.3 1.57/2.
Growers------------- GSA-1180 51.2 0/ 2.5 3.37/1.
Growers-------------GSSA-1290 50.6 0 2.4 2.37/1.
McNair---------------6193 50.5 0 2.6 2.87/1.
DeKalb ------- -------BR-65+ 50.4 0 2.8 4.37/1.
Growers ------------- ML-135 50.1 0 2.3 1.57/2.
Funk's--------------G-611 49.7 0 2.7 2.57/2.
Paymaster------------R-1090 48.7 0 2.5 2.37/2.
Pioneer--------------8311 48.3 1 2.7 2.57/1.
McCurdy-------------- M53YG 46.6 0 2.6 2.37/1.
eS
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Table 3. Yield and Other Characteristics of Grain Sorghum Hybrids Tested at the Uppe
Plain Substation, Winfield, 1979 (continued)
Head Ha
Brand name Hybrid Yield!' Lodging Height exsertior ii Mi
Bu/A Pct. Ft. In.
Coker-----------------7681BR 46.5 0 2.6 2.0
Pioneer M-w-___-..-_.B_815 46.3 0 3,1 4.3
Ring Around--- ------ 811 GB 45.7 0 2.8 2.8
Northrup, King--------2778 45.3 0 2.5 
3.0
Funk's---- ------- ---1762 43.3 1 2.3 1.8
DeKalb-------._-_.._D-42a 43.3 0 2.3 1.5
Ring Around--------_-807 39.4 0 2.5 2.8
Warner------------- W-744DR 38.5 0 2.7 2.0
Growers---------------GSA 1334 BR 37.5 0 2.4 3.07/3.
McNair-------------- 656 BR 35.8 0 2.5 1.87/3.
Paymaster ------------ BRY-93 34.2 2 2.6 2.87128
Paymaster------------DR 1035 34.0 0 2.4 2.87/2.
Funk's -- _-_-- ---- G-516BR 32.1 0 2.4 2.57/3.
Test average: 49.4
[.S.D. (.05): 13.3
C.V. (%6): 23
"/Whole plot yields adjusted to 14% moisture
1
Measured from terminal leaf to base of the
1 = tight, 2 = 
medium, 3 loose.
and 56 lb. per bushel.
head.
Planted: April 20, 1979.
Plot Size: 2 rows, 20 feet long, 40 inch row spacing.
Nitrogen Rate: 150 lb. (N/A).
Herbicide: Aatrex
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Table 4. Yield and Other Characteristics of Bird Resistant Grain Sorghum Hybrids TE
Mountain Substation, Crossville, 1979
Head Ha
Brand name " H brid Yieldl/ Lodging Height exsertion
Bu/A PcD. F
Paymaster---------------BRY-93 104.6 2 3.9 5.6
Growers-----------------GSA 1334 BR 101.5 1 3.8.6.5
Funk's----------------G-516 BR 98.6 0 3.9 6.3
McNair--------------656 BR 97.8 1 3.8 5.5
Warner------------- -W-744DR 91.9 0 3.8 5.3
Northrup, King----------Savanna 5 91.6 1 4.3 5.6
Coker-------------------7681BR 88.3 0 3.8 5.4
DeKalb------------------BR-65+ 86.9 0 4.2 6.9
Pioneer-----------------B815 85.4 01 4.2 5.0
McCurdy-----------------Birds-Off 91AYG 84.4 1 3.9 
5.8
Test average: 93.1
L.S.D. (.05): 9.5
C.V. (%): 9
k/Whole plot yields adjusted to 14% moisture 
and 56 lb. per bushel. (No bird damage.)
2/Measured from terminal leaf to base of the head.
3/ = tight, 2 = medium; 3 loose.
Planted: April 19) 1979.
Plot size: 2 rows) 20 feet long, 36 inch row spacing.
Nitrogen Rate: 110 lb.(N/A), split application.
Herbicide: Atrazine.
rgh
ht
I~
.9
.8
.g
,6
,8
.3
.8
.2
.9
Table 5. Yield and Other 
Characteristics of Grain Sorghum 
Hybrids Tested Three Year
Field, Prattville, 1977-79
HeadHed Etmto
Brand name Hybrid Yield 
Lodging Height exsertionl/
Bu/A Pct. Ft. In.
Pioneer--..------------B815 
62.4 1 4.2 
5.1
Growers----------------GSA 1334 
BR 60.8 0 3.6 
3.8
DeKaib--------------- BR-64 
60.1 1 4.5 6.1
Funk's---------------- G-516BR 
58.6 0 3.6 2.62.0
Northrup, King---------Savanna 5 
55.3 4 4.8 7.01.2
DeKalb--------------BR-65+ 54.2 
0 4.1 5.41.2
Funk's---------------- G-522DR 
52.8 0 3.7 4.6 
171
Surgro --------------- ORO 
52.7 0 3.5 3.3 
231
Funk's-----------------G-522 
52.6 0 3.4 3.5 
233
Growers---------------ML-135 50.1 
0 3.5 3.0 271
Taylor-Evans-----------T-E Y1O1-R 
48.9 0 3.4 4.5 
211
Surgro----------------ORO T 
42.7 23 4.0 3.5 
174
1
/Measured from the terminal 
leaf to
Y/1 = tight; 2 = medium; 3 = loose.
the base of the head.
4--A
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f
Tes 
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Table 6. Yield and Other Characteristics of Grain Sorghum Hybrids Tested Two Years
Experiment Field, Prattville, 1978-79
Head Ha siaeo
Brand name Hybrid Yield Lodging Hiht exsertion
1  
t
Bu/A Pct. Ft. In.
Coker------------------7681BR 83.2 0 3.9 2.9
Pioneer-------------- B815 81.4 1 4.4 4.0
Paymaster------------BRY-93 79.4 1 3.8 3.5
Growers---"-----------GSA 1334 BR 78.0 0 3.7 3.0
Warner------------------W-744DR 76.9 0 3.8 2.9
Funk's------------------G-16BR 76.5 0 3.6 2.3
DeKalb--------------BR-65+ 71.9 0 4.1 5.5
Taylor-Evans---------- T-E Dinero 70.9 0 3.6 3.0
DeKalb------------------BR-64 70.1 2 4.6 5.1
Funk's--------------G-522DR 69.4 0 3.8 2.9
Pennington-------------Penngrain YE 66.4 0 3.5 3.1
Northrup, King----------Savanna 5 66.1 1 4.7 5.51.3
DeKalb------------ --- DK-54 65.6 3 4.0 1.9 133
Growers----------------ML-135 63.8 0 3.5 3.3 252
Surgro---------------ORO 63.2 0 3.6 3.0 202
Funk's---------------G-522 63.1. 0 3.6 3.1 234
Taylor-Evans-----------T-E Y1O1-R 60.7 0 3.5 3.4 182
McCurdy ---------------Birds-Off 91AYG 60.5 0 3.5 2.82.2
Ring Around-----------807 59.7 0 3.6 2.9 163
Surgro---------------QRO T 52.0 33 4.1 2.9 146
k'Measured from the terminal leaf to base of the head.
2J = tight; 2 = medium; 3 = loose.
LI
Table 7. Yield and Other Characteristics of Grain 
Sorghum Hybrids Tested at the Prattville ExpeietFed
Prattville, 1979"
R v' nd name
I-hchri (
Pioneer-------------815
Coker----------------7681BR
Coker---------------7675
DeKalb--------------BR-64
Warner----_----------W-744DR
r Paymaster------------BRY-93
Growers-------------GSA 1334 BR
Funk's--------------G-522DR
Funk's---------------G-516BR
Taylor-Evans---------T-EDinero
Surgro---------------- O0O-T XTRA
Pennington ------------- Penngrai n YE
DeKalb----------------DK-54
Surgro---------------- ORO XTRA
DeKal b---------------BR--65+
McNair --------------- 656 BR
Northrup, King--------- 2884
Surgro--------------- ORO
Funk's-----------_----G- 522
Northrup, King--------Savanna 5
Pioneer---------------8311
Ring Around ----------- 733 GB
Northrup, King-------- 
2778
Funk's----------------6-611
via94J
98.0
97.8
93.8
90.1
88.3
87.5
83.9
82.5
82.2
80.7
78.9
75.2
75.1
74.1
73.3
73.2
71.3
71.0
70.1
69.7
69.5
68.1
68.0
67.8
Head
Lodging Height 
exsertion2i
Pct. Ft, In.
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
-0
0
0
0
0
0
4.5
4.1
4.0
4.8
VCO
4.1
3.8
4.2
3.8
3,9
4,6
3.7
4.1
4.0
4.3
3.7
4.3
3.7
3.6
5.0
3.6
4:.0
4.1
5.3
4.0
5.0
5.5
4.5
5.0
3.5
4.8
3.0
4.0
4.8
4.0
2.8
3.8
6.5
3.3
5.3
3.5
3.8
6.0
4.0
4.5
5.5
5.0
Mid-
bQlL
Date
6/29
6/29
6/29
6/29
6/29
6/21
6/29
6/29
6/27
6/29
6/29
6/27
6/29
6/29
6/28
6/29
6/28
6/27
6/27
6/27
6/28
6/27
6/28
7/1
Head
tvne
2
'
Rati n9
1.8
2.8
1.3
3.0
3.0
2.8
3.0
1.5
3.0
1.8
1.3
2.3
1.5
1.3
1.0
3.0
1.0
2.3
2.5
1.0
2.0
1.8
1.8
1.8
Estimate of
bir d .amaci&?'
pc t6
5
3
23
2
2
1
0
21
0
52
77
13
58
43
3
0
88
18
51
1
25
60
55
62
.w. - .+r.. w " r
-_I_
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Yield and Other Characteristics of Grain Sorghum Hybrids Tested at the Prattville 
ExperimetFed
Prattville, 1979 (continued)
I cAnirn LNei4nk-
Head
LJCLnn2
Mid-
hf nm
Head
usE ulEIA IIIW IL. I .1 1 ~ U ' y n u * i l L A CI 161111I. )IIUI .J
1
IU
Bu/A
Growers--------------GSA 1444W
Paymaster------------DR 1085
Taylor-Evans----------T-E Y1O1-R
DeKaib----------------BR45+
Growers --------------- ML-135
SMcCurdy--------------Birds--Off 91AYG
DeKal b-------_---------D-42a
McNair---------------- 6193
Ring Around-----------807
Surgr o------------ ----- RO I
McCurdy--------------- MS3YG
Tayl or-Evans------_---T-E Y101,4)~
Paymaster-------------R 1090
Funk's----------------1762
Pct. Ft.
63.7
66.3
66.3
65.9
65.3
63.1
62.8
61.8
61.7
61.0
60.2
57.8
56.7
56.5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3.9
3.6
3.5
3.7
3.5
3.6
3.4
3.8
3.7
4.4
3.9
4.1
3.8
3.3
In.
4.3
4.0
4.3
6.0
3.8
3.5
3.8
6.0
4.0
3.8
5.0
5.0
4.8
2.0
Date
7/1
6/27
6/27
6/28
6/28
7/1
6/27
6/28
6/29
6/28
6/26
6/28
6/27
6/28
Rating
1.0
1.3
2.0
2.0
2.5
3.0
2.0
1.0
1.8
1.5
1.3
1.5
2.8
2.8
Estimate of
hiv~ r~mnc 
4/
Pct.
PG.
92
42
15
2
36
I
37
36
52
85
35
72
60
6
Test average:
L.S.D. (.05):
C.V. (%):
72.7
18.2
21
1/Yields determined from bagged heads and adjusted to 14% moisture and 
56 lb. per bushel
2
/Measured from terminal leaf to base of the head.
is/1 = tight; 2 = medium; 3 = loose.
41/ote: Baged head estimates of yield removes the influence of bird damage.
Planted: April 23, 1979
Plot size: 2 rows, 30 feet long, 36 inch row spacing.
Nitrogen Rate: 130 lb (N/A).
Herbicide: None.
Table 7.0
Rrari name H-hij V ,i~mll/
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Table 8. Yield and Other Characteristics of Grain Sorghum Hybrids Tested Three Year
Substation, Marion Junction, 1976, 1978 and 19791/
Brand name Hybrid Yield Lodging Height esrin?
Bu/A Pct. Ft. In.
Pennington ------------Penngrain YE 61.9 0 3.7
Funk' s --- ------- -------G-516BR 61.7 
0 3.9
Growers----------------ML-135 60.9 
0 3.6
Funk's-_------- ----G-522 60.7 0 3.6 4.4
McNai r--------r-------656 BR 60.5 0 3.94.
i.Srr----- -- R0 1 
59.5 2 4.44.
Co Surgro--------------- 
0R0 58.7 
0 3.74.
Growers--r--------_---GSA 1334 BR 56.7 0 4.04.
Pioneer--------------13815 55.3 2 4.43.
I/Dat were not reported in 1977 due to drought and insect dage
?IMeasured from terminal leaf to base of the head.
3/ = tight; 2 = medium; 3 = loose.
Tad
Rating
2.3
3.0
2.4
2.3
3.0
2.0
2.4
2.9
1.8
I
Table 9. Yield and Other Characteristics of Grain Sorghum Hybrids Tested Two Years at the Black Belt
Substation, Marion Junction, 1978-79
Brand name 
Nybrid Yield 
Lodgig(eihtesrand 
y~bldm
u /APct. gFt n. Ratig 
Pc.
Warner---------------W4-744018 57.6 0 4.3 3.8 
2.2 2
Pennington------------- Penngrain YE 54.8 0 3.9 5.5 2.1 
4
Coker----------------7615 53.1 0 4.0 4.1 
2.0 3
Paymaster------------R11090 53.6 0 4.0 5.2 
3.0 2
M~ctair---------------656 BR 53.1 0 4.0 4.4 
3.0 2
Coker----------------- 7681OR 53.1 2 4.4 3.4 
2.3 2
Funk's --------------- G-522Di 52.3 0 4.0 
3.5 1.9 5
Taylor-Evans-----------T-E Y101-9 52.1 0 3.9 4.7 
2.1 5
Taylor-Evans---------- T-E Y101-R 51.2 0 3.1 5.1 
2.0 4
funik's---------------G-522 50.5 0 3.1 4.8 
2.1 5
Growers--------------ML1-135 49.3 0 3.1 
3.3 2.3 5
Funk's --------------- G-516BR 49.1 0 
4.0 4.2 3.0 2
Suryro---------------0{10 40.8 0 3.8 4.1 
2.3 6
Paymas ter------------DR 1085 48.1 0 3.0 
4.4 2.0 7
DeKalb--------------- OR-45+ 47.5 0 3.6 5.8 
2.0 3
Pioneer-------------- 8311 46.1 0 3.7 3.2 
2.0 4
Growers--------------GSA 1334 OR 45.7 0 4.1 
4.9 3.0 4
Pioneer--------------80815 45.2 4 4.5 
4.2 2.0 2
McCurdy --------------HS53YG 45.0 2 4.1 
4.8 2.0 4
Surgro--------------- ORO T 43.2 3 4.5 
4.1 2.0 4
DeKalb---------------B8R-65+ 41.3 0 4.4 6.4 1.8 2
Niorthirup, King---------Savanna 5 40.8 5 
5.0 7.9 1.0 2
DeKaib---------------11_164 32.6' 6 
4.7 7.2 2.5 6
!IMeasured from termninal leaf to base of thme head.
21= Light; 2 = medium; 3= loose.
F -
k.0
Table 10. Yield and Other Characteristics of Grain Sorghum Hybrids Tested at the lc il usai
Marion Junction, 1979
HeadMdr Ha E
Brand name Hybrid Yield/! Lodging Hei ht exsertionY lo te!
Bu/A Pct. Ft. In.Dae Rtn
Warner ----- w--- .--- ..--.W-744DR 57.9 0 4.2 3.6 71 .
Funk's w-_-?---r_----7249.1 0 3.2 
1.97/2.
Coker ---- a. ..-- __-7675 48.5 0 4.0 
3.97/0 2
Ring Around--- --- 73 GB. 47.7 0 
3.6 4.0, / .
Paymaster --------------- BRY-93 46.9 0 4.4 
6.0 71 .
Funk's ....------------- _G-516BR 45.4 0 
4.0 " 4.4 71 .
SMcNair ------ err---------656 BR 43.9 0 
4.1 4.2 71 .
Coker ------------- 
.. ,-7681BR 
43.8- 
0 4.5 
3.8 71 
.
Pennington--. Penngrain YE 43.1 0O 
3.9 4.4 71 .
Growers------------ ML-135 42.5 0 
3.7 2.9 71 .
McCurdy --------- _-----MS3YG 42.0 0 4.3 4.77/2.
Paymaster--------------DR 1085 41.2 0 3.8 4.97/2.
Surgro-------- -_------ORO T XTRA 41.2 0 
5.0 5.0 71 .
Surgro--------------.---ORO XTRA 
41.1 0 4.0 4.C/1O.
Taylor-Evans ----------- T-E Y1O1--D 40.8 0 3.8 3.77/2.
Paymaster----------- --- "R 1Q90 39.0 0 4.1 
4.8 71 .
Taylor"Evans----------- T-E Y1O1-R 38.2 0 3.8 4.57/2.
Pioneer----------------13815 38.0 0 4.4 
3.6 71 .
Fun's-------G5237.9 0 3.7 3.8752.
Taylor-Evans----------- T-E Dinero 37.9 0 3.9 2.7 
71 .
DeKalb------------w---- -K-54 37.5 0 4.6 3.8 71 .
Funk's---------------- G-5?2DR 37.1 0 3.9 2.7 
71 .
DeKalb----------------- BR-45+ 36.1 0 3.4 4.0 71 .
Suryro-----------------ORO T 35.9 0 4.8 
3.9 71 .
McNair-----_-----------6193 35.8 0 3.9 
4.2 71 .
McCurdy----------------Birds-O0ff 91AYG 35.2 0 
4.1 5.2 71 .
:stimate of
)ird damage
Pct.
3
10
6
8
3
3
3
3
7
7
6
11
5
7
6
3
6
3
6
4
6
6
5
5
9
3
Table 10. Yield and Other Characteristics of Grain Sorghum Hybrids Tested at the BS
Marion Junction, 1979 (continued)
BadnmHbrdHead 
Mid ed 
Etmt
Brand name Hybrid Yield!' Lodging Height exsertion?/ 
b
Bu/A Pct, Ft. In. D
DeKalb-------..-- r--w--BR-64 35.1 0 4.75.8 7
Northrup, King----------Savanna 5 34.3 0 5.65.77/
Surgr--------------OR O 34.2 0 3.9 2.8 
7
DeKalb-----.------------.-- BR-65+ 33.8 0 4,4 6.5 7
N Pioneer--------------- 
8311 30.8 
0 3.6 
2.3 7
w Growers---...i--- ----- GSA. 1334 BR 30.0 0 4.3 5.2 7
DeKalb------------------D-42a 29.7 0 3.7 3.4 7
Northrup, King----------2884 29.0 0 4.6 4.9 7
Funk's------------------G-611 27.0 0 3.9 3.6 7
Ring Around-------_---807 24.5 0 3.9 4.4 7
Growers-----------------GSA 1444W 23.6 0 4.3 3.7 7
Test average: 38.*2
L.S.D. (.05): 11.2
C.V. (%): 21.6
!IWhole plot yied dutdields adjusted to 14% moisture and 56 lb. per bushel.
.?Measured from terminal leaf to base of the head.
3/ - tight; 2 = medium; 3= loose.
Planted: April 20, 1979.
Plot size: 2 rows, 16 feet long, 36 inch row spacing,
Nitrogen Rate: 120 lb (N/A), split application.
Herbicide: Atrazine,
e of
Lnag
Table 11. Yield and Other Characteristics of Grain Sorghum Hybrids Tested Three Year
Plain Substation, Camden, 1977-79
Brand name Hybrid Yield LodgingHeight
Bu/A Pct. Ft.
Northrup, King-------?-Savanna 5 71.8 0 3.9
Funk's-----------------G-516BR 63.4 0 3.1
DeKalb------------ -----B3R-64 63.1 0 4.04.
Pioneer -------------- B815 59.8 0 3.73.
Growers-----A-----r---GSA 1334 BR 56.1 0 3.13.
Pioneer--------------- 8311 54.8 0 3.12.
Surgro-------------- ---ORO 1 51.4 1 3.32.
Funk's---------------- G-522 48.1 0. 2.92.
Taylor-Evans ----------- T-E Y101-R 46.0 0 3.14.
Growers----------------ML-135 44.8 0 2.93.
Surgro----------------- ORO 40.3 0 2.92.
1
/Measured from terminal leaf to base of
2
I = tight; 2 = medium; 3 loose.
lead
ting
1.0
3.0
2.4
1.7
2.9
1.8
2.6
2.6
2.5
2.5
2.0
the head.
Table 12 , Yield and Other Characteristics of Grain Sorghum Hybrids Tested Two Years at the Lower Cosa
Plain Substation, Camden, 1978-79
Brand name esbrid Yiend Lod!int
Bu/A Pct.Ft
Northrup, King----------Savanna 5 99.0 1 4.0
Warner----- ------- .W-744DR 98.2 1 3.4
McCurdy-----------------M53YG 97.6 3 3.1
DeKab-----------------BR-64 95.8 1 4.2
Pioneer8------------- --B815 94.1 0 3.7
DeKalb------------------BR-45+ 90.0 1 3.0
Funk's------------------G-516BR 87.3 0 3.1
Growers-----------------GSA 1334 BR 85.9 0 
3.1
Surgro---------------Q 0R0 T 84.7 3 3.4
Taylor-Evans-----------T-E Y1O1-O 83.5 1 3.13.23
McCurdy----------------Birds-Off 91AYG 83.1 0 3.2432.
Pioneer--------------- 8311 81.6 0 3.02.16
Paymaster--------------R 1090 81.4 0 3.1353.
Funk's---------------G-522 81.0 0 2.9 30 .
Taylor-Evans ----------- T-E Y1O1-R 80.5 0 3.24.25
Funk's --------------- G-522DR 76.1 0 3.0 37 .
Pennington------------- Penngrain YE 71.5 0 3.02.25
Growers----------------ML-135 69.0 0 3.0372.
Surgro----------------- ORO 63.2 0 3.03.19
Paymaster-------------DR 1085 56.7 0 3.03.19
"iMeasured from terminal leaf to. base of
S tight; 2 = medium; 3 = loose.
the head.
W4
i/
0
Table 13. Yield and Other Characteristics of Grain Sorghum thybrids Tested at the lower Coastal
Plaits Substation, Camden, 1979
[lad(ead Esiaeo
DL~] 
i u/A 
Pct. 
Ft. 
1p. 
Date 
Rating 
Pt
DeKalb----------------- BR.64 108.5 3 4.8 7.8 7/2 3.0 
2
Coker ----------------- 7681811 103.6 0 3.8 4.4 7/1 2.3 
3
Growers--------GSA 1334 OR 99.3 0 3.4 
4.6 6/29 3.0 2
Warner---------------- W-744811 98.1 1 3.5 2.3 7/1 
2.5 3
DeKalb-------------- ---011-45+ 96.7 1 3,4 5.0 6/28 2.3 2
Pioneer--------------81315 95.9 0 4.2 4.4 7/1 1.3 2
Northrup,King---------- Savanna 5 95.6 1 4.7 6.8 6/25 1.0 
1
Funk's --------------- 6G-611 93.1 0 3.7 4.1 7/1 2.0 
7
McCurdy -------------- M53YG 91.5 5 3.6 3.4 6/23 
1.8 5
tjctair------- -------- 6193 89.8 0 3.3 5.5 
7/1 1.3 3
Taylor-Evans-----------T-E V101-0 89.0 0 3.9 6.9 6/28 
2.3 7
Northrup, King---------2778 89.0 1 3.8 4.5 6/24 
2.3 4
Northrup, King---------2884 88.6 1 4.0 3.6 6/25 2.8 6
Paymaster------------- 11Y-93 87.3 1 3.6 3.8 6/23 
2.0 1
Dekaib----------------BR-65+ 86.2 0 4.1 
9.0 7/1 1.8 4
Taylor-Evans ----------- T-E 1101-D 85.0 1 3.5 4.0 
6/26 2.0 4
Surgro----------OOI XTRA 83.1 1 3.7 2.9 
7/1 1.3 1
fcCurdy----------------Birds-Off 91AYG 80.3 0 3.8 5.9 7/2 
2.3 2
Funk's---------------0G-5168 79.4 0 3.5 3.1 6/27 
3.0 3
Ring Around------------733 GDl 76.7 0 3.5 4.3 
6/29 3.0 7
DeKaib--------------- D-42a 75.4 0 3.2 3.0 6/23 
2.3 3
Mchair----------- ---- 656 BR 75.2 0 3.4 3.3. 
6/29 2.5 2
funk's---------------6-522 74.9 0 " 3.2 3.0 
6/28 2.5 6
Ring Around------------807 74.7 0 3.7 4.8 7/1 
2.3 6
Taylor-Evans-----------T-E Dinero 74.1 3 3.7 5.1 
7/1 1.3 1
Table 13. Yield and Other Characteristics of Grain Sorghium Hybrids Tested at the lower Coastal
Plain Substation, Camden, 1979 (continued)
Hlead !lead Estimate o
Brand name _ hybrid Yield!/L odgig Height exser4! !2 id-om tye-3/ bird danae
Bu/A Pct. Ft. In. Date Rating Pct.
Surgro------------- *0R0 T 73.5 
6 4.1 4.5 6/28 2.5 88
Coker---------------7675 72.5 0 
3.4 4.0 6/29 1.3 51
Funk's-------------- G-522DR 71.0 0 3.4 
3.8 7/2 1.5 61
Paymaster ----------- 41 1090 71.0 0 3.6 4.5 6/27 
3.0 56
Pioneer-------------.8311 69.1 0 3.5 3.6 6/28 1.3 
56
DeKalb------------- -DK-54 66.3 0 4.2 5.3 
7/3 1.8 73
Surgro--------------0110 XTRA 63.5 0 3.9 
4.6 7/1 1.5 7
Pennington------------Penngrain YE. 62.4 0 3.5 3.4 6/24 
2.8 66
Surgro-------- ------- ORO 61.5 0 3.5 3.9 6/27 
2.3 66
Funk's --------------1762 61.0 1 2.8 2.0 6/25 3.0 
55
Growers---------------GSA 1444W 60.1 0 4.0 4.5 7/2 2.3 
83
Growers-------------141-135 59.2 0 3.5 4.1 7/1 3.0 
79
Paymaster------------- DR 1085 51.8 0 3.3 4.3 6/25 2.0 66
Test average: 79.9
L.S.D. (.05): 21.5
C.V. (%): 23
1V
!1/yields determined from bagged heads and adjusted to
2
/Measured from terminal leaf to base of the head.
II= tight; 2 =medium; 3= loose.
4/Note: Bagjged head estimtes ofLield remves the iii
Planted: April 20, 1979.
Plot size: 2 rows, 20 feet long, 36 inch row spacing.
Nitrogen Rate: 00 lb. (N/A).
herbicide: Milogard . (Propazine).
14% moisture and 56 lb. per bushel.
fluence of bird danage.
v
Table 14. Yield and Other Characteristics 
of Grain Sorghum Hybrids Tested Three Year
Experiment Field, Monroeville, 1977-79
Brand name Hbrid Yield LodgingHeight
Bu/A Pct. 
Ft.
Pioneer----------- -B815 
64.2 03.91
Northrup, King-------Savanna 5 60.9 
3 4.3
Pennington ---------- -Penngrain BR 60.4 6 
3.41092
DeKalb-------- -_-----BR-64 57.7 1 
4.01492
Growers-------------- GSA 1334 BR 53.6 
0 3.5133.
Funk's-------------- G-516BR 50.7 
0 3.5126.
Taylor-Evans--------T-E YIO01-R 49.7 0 
3.21.91
Surgro--------------- ORO T .49.4 
3 3.91.42
Growers--------------ME-135 49.2 0 
3.11.72
Funk's------------- -G-522 47.2 0 
3.21.82
1
/Measured from terminal leaf to base of the head.
ZJi = tight; 2 = medium; 3 loose.
eY/
7
0
8
6
0
9
8
1
3
1
Table 15. Yield and Other Characteristics of Grain Sorghum Hybrids Tested Two Years at
Experiment Field, Monroeville, 1978-79
Head Ha siaeo
Brand name Hybrid Yield Lodging Height exsertionilr
Bu/A Pct. Ft. In.
Pioneer--7------------B815 53.0 
0 3.4 10.5
Northrup, King--------Savanna 5 52.5 0 3.6 14.5
Pennington------------Penngrain BR 48.9 9 3.0 
8.9
McNair-------------656 BR 44.8 
0 2.9 8.4
Growers---------------GSA 1334 BR 44.6 
0 .30 12.63
Funk's----------------G-516BR 44.1 0 
3.0 10.9
DeKab--------------BR-64 44.0 
1 3.5 13.5
DeKalb------------_--BR-45+ 
42.6 0 2.9 11.1
Warner---------------W-7440R 39.7 
0 3.0 10.62.3
McCurdy--------------Birds-Off 91AYG 37.0 0 3,2 
10.03.6
Pennington----------- Penngrain YE 34.2 0 2.8 
9.1 241
Funk 's------------ -G-522DR 34.0 0 2.9 
9.51.8
Paymaster-----------R8.1090 .33.7 0 
2.8 11.4 281
Taylor-Evans---------T-E Y1O1-R 32.7 0 
2.7 10.4 181
McCurdy--------------Iv53YG 30.8 0 2.9 9.31.8
Funk's-------------- G-522 30.6 0 
2.7 10.6 211
.aylor-Evans--------- T-E Y1O1-D 
29.2 0 2.9 10.4 
151
Surgro--------------- ORO-T 28.5 
0 3.3 9.5 211
Paymaster-----------DOR 1085 27.2 
0 2.8. 10.5 191
Growers--------------ML-135 ?74? 
2.6 9.31-51
"Measured from terminal leaf to base of
2
/I = tight; 2 = medium; 3 = loose.
the head,
N\
Table 16. Yield and Other Characteristics of Grain Sorghum Hybrids Tested at the Monroeville Exprmn
Field, Monroeville, 1979
Brand name Hybrid
Vi e 
id'-
Bu/A
Lodin Heiit
Pct. Ft,
Head
exsrtion
2
/
In.
Mid-
Date
Head
3
,
type---
Rating
Estimate of
b~idamage4J
Pct.
Pioneer--_-----_-----B815
DeKal b------m....-----BR-64
Northrup, King--------Savanna 5
Funks ------------_..._.G-516BR
Pennington---_------Penngrai n BR
SDeKai b---------------BR-65+
a' McNair-_---__------656 BR
Paymas ter-------- ---BRY-93
Growers-------------- GSA 1334 BR
Coker ----.-------. I----7681BR
DeKai b------_------BR-4I5+
Warner_-.--------W,-744DR
McCurdy-------_---Bi rds~-0f f 91AYG
Funk's-------------_G-522DR
Growers--------------GSA-1290
Funk's -------- -----1762
Pennington ----------- Penngrajn YE
Funk's --------------- G-522
Ring Around-----------811A GB
Surgro--------------ORG T' XTRA
Taylor-Evans --------- T. E Y1017R
Paymaster------------R)1090
Coker--------------- 
7 75
Taylor-Evans------T-E Dinero
51.2
45.6
44 .0
41.6
40.8
40.5
40.0
39.8
39.8
39.6
37.9
35.5
35.1
31.5
29.3
26.9
26.8
25.9
25.5
25.5
23.8
23.8
23.6
23.0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
3.5
3.5
3.5
2.9
2.8
3.1
3.0
2.9
3.0
3.0
2.9
2.9
3.3
2.8
2.7
2.6
2.9
2.7
3.1
3.4
2.6
2.-8
2.9
2.7
12
15
17
12
9
15
8
14
16
10
12
13
11
11
10
15
10
12
12
11
12
12
12
10
7/4
7/5
7/2
a 7/4
7/4
7/4
7/4
7/3
7/5
7/6
7/3
7/7
7/7
7/5
7/4
7/2
7/3
7/4
7/5
7/5
7/4
7/4
7/ 5
7/5
2.5
2.8
1.0
3.0
3.0
2.3
3.0
3.0
3.0
2.8
1.8
2.3
3.0
1.8
2.0
3.0
2.8
2.3
2.0
1.8
1.8
2.8
1.8
1.8
Table 16. Yield and Other Characteristics of Grain Sorghum Hybrids Tested at the MonroE
Field, Monroeville, 1979 (continued)
Brand name Hybrid Yield!
Bu/A
Head
4odnI eiht exsrion2
Pct. Ft. In.
Mid-
bl oom
Date
Head
type
3
/
Rating
Estimate of
bird daiage!/
Pct.
DeKalb_-___- __- __----- D42a
Paymaster--------DR. 1085
McNair-------------6193
Northrup, King ------- 2778
McCurdy------------.-M51YG
Growers ------- ------ ML-r135
SMcCurdy------------- M53YG
Ring Around ---------- 
807
Taylor-Evans-----------T-E YIO1-D
[unk's--------------G-611
Northrup, King--------2884
Surgro--------------- ORG T
22.9
22.8
22.6
22.5
22.4
22.4
21.9
20.5
19.5
18.8
17.8
16.8
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2.7
2.8
3.1
2.8
2.6
2.6
3.0
2.9
2.8
2.9
3,1
3.4
Test average: 29.7
L.S.D. (.05): 6.2
C.V. (%): 17
"lWhole plot yields adjusted 
to 14% moisture and 56 lb. 
per bushel.
?/Masuedfrom terminal leaf to base of the head,
3
/i = tight; 2 = medium; 3 = loose.
!/Bird damage estimates were not taken at this location in 1979.
Planted: May 2, 1979.
Plot size:2 rows, 20 feet long, 36 inch row spacing.
Nitrogen Rate: 120 lb. (N/A).
Herbicide: Aatrex.
14
11
10
10
12
10
10
14
11
14
12
10
7/3
7/3
7/3
7/3
7/2
7/4
7/3
7/6
7/4
7/7
7/3
7/4
2.0
2.3
1.5
2.0
2.0
2.8
2.0
2.0
2.0
1.8
2.0
2.3
_
--- __._
Table 17. Yield and Other Characteristics of Grain Sorghum Hybrids Tested Three Years at the Wirgrs
Substation, Headland, 1977-79
SubHeadon Hedad 977
Brand name Hybrid Yield Lodging.Height
Bu/A Pct. Ft.
Growers----------------GSA 1334 BR 68.2 0 3.3
Pioneer---------------B815 66.2 1 3.7
Northrup, King --------Savanna 5 64.6 
1 4.0
Pennington------------- Penngrain BR 62.5 1 3.34.2
Growers-----------ML-135 61.2 1 2.93.2
Funk's----------r.------G-516BR 60.9 0 3.23.2
McCurdy--------------- M51YG 59.7 2 3.03.2
Dab----------BR-64 58.7 0 3.9492
Funk's-----------------G-522 58.6 0 3.0332
Taylor-Evans ----------- T-E Y101-R 58.4 0 3.1352
DeKalb-----------------BR-65+ 52.1 1 3.75.3
Surgro----------------- ORO 51.1 2 3.63.2
11
Measured from terminal leaf to base of
tight; 2 = medium; 3=loose.
ead
ye.?.
ti ng
.5
.5
.5
.2
.2
.6
.0
the head.
Table 18. Yield and Other Characteristics of Grain
Substation, Headland, 1978-79
Sorghum' Hybri ds Tested Two Years at the W ireg ras s
Head Hlead Estimateo
Brand name Alybr 4 ield Lodgin: 1Heiht exsertiondl type?! bird damg
Bu7A Pct. Ft. . In* Rating. PCt
Northrup, King---------Savanna 5 84.5 0 4.4 7.22 0
Coker----------- ----- 7681BR 02.6 Q 3.6 3.8 1.7 0
Pioneer--------------0815 81.6 0 4.0 4.6 1.2 0
Growers--------------GSA 1334 BR 81.2 0 3.6 3.9 2.0 0
Pennington------------ Penngrain BR 80.7 0 3.6 4.8 2.0 0
McCurdy--------------Brids-Off 91AY6 75.8 0 3.5 4.6 1.7 1
Growers -------------- 11-135 75.2 0 3.1 3.8 1.1 1
McCurdy -------------- 45lYG 73.3 0 3.1 3.9 2.1 1
Paymaster------------DRY-93 72.7 0 3.4 3.8 1.7 0
Punk's---------------G-S16BR 72.0 0 3.5 3.9 2.0 0
Penn ingtoll------------- Penngrain YE 12.0 0 3.1 3.3 1.7 1
Taylor-Evans-----------T-E Dinero 71.5 0 3.5 4.0 2.0 3
Taylor-Evans-----------T-E Y1O1-R 70.2 0 3.4 4.6 1.7 4
funk's---------------G-522 68.6 0 3.2 4.1 1.9 2
Coker----------------7675 68.6 0 3.4 3.8 1.93
Northrup, King---------2884 65.5 0 3.7 4.4 1.95
Ring Around------------801 62.1 0 3.5 4.1 2.1 13
DeKaib--------------- BR-64 60.5 0 4.2 5.3 1.9 0
DeKaib---------------131-65+ 59.9 1 4.0 6.3 1.7 0
Surgro--------------- ORO T 59.9 1 3.9 4.6 2.0 7
funk's --------------- G-522DR 57.3 0 3.2 4.1 2.0 3
1
/t-leasured from terminal leaf to base of time head.
V1 = tight; 2 = medium; 3= loose.
U4I
tH'
Table 19. Yield and Other Characteristics of Grain Sorghum Hybrids Tested at the
Headland, 1979
Head
Brand name Hybrid Yield- Lod H i1/e r
Bu/A Pct. Ft.In.a
Pennington--------------Penngrain BR 79.9 0 3.3 3.5
Paymaster-------.------ R 1090 76.6 0 3.3 3.0
Northrup, King----------2884 74.1 0 3.3 3.5
Surgro---------------ORO I XTRA 73.8 2 3.8 4.0
Funk's------- e--------G-522 73.4 0 3.0 3.0
Paymaster-t-------------BRY-93 73.0 0 3.1 3.0
~ Warner-----------------W-744DR 72.8 0 3.5 3.5
DeKalb-------------- D-42a 72.6 0 2.6 2.5
Pioneer-------.----.---B815 72.3 0 3.7 4.0
Coker-------------------7681BR 72.1 0 3.4 3.5
McNair------------------656 BR 72.0 0 3.3 3.5
Pennington------------Penngrain YE 71.5 0 2.8 2.57/
Funk's----------------G-516BR 71.5 0 3.3 3.57/
Coker------------------7675 71.1 0 3.0 3.07/
Surgro-----"-------.--ORGO T 70.9 1 3.8 4.57/
Growers--------------- ML-135 70.4 0 3.0 3.07/
Taylor-Evans-----------T-E Dinero 69.3 0 3.1 3.07/
McCurdy --------------- M53YG 68.9 0 3.0 3.07/
Taylor-Evans----------- T-E Y1O1-D 68.7 0 3.0 3.57/
Northrup, King---------2778 67.8 0 3.0 4.07/
Growers-------------a--GSA-1290 67.6 0 3.1 3.07/
Growers----------------GSA 1334 BR 67.5 0 3.3 3.07/
McCurdy---------------MS1YG 67.1 0 2.9 3.07/
Paymaster--------------DR 1085 66.4 0 2.9 3.57/
DeKalb----------------- BR-64 66.4 0 4.0 4.07/
Head
tvp
3
/
Rating
3.0
3.0
1.5
1.0
2.5
2.5
3.0
2.0
3.0
2.5
3.0
2.5
3.0.
1.5
2.0
2.5
1.5
2.0
1.0
2.0
1.5
3.0
2.0
1.5
2.5
Table 19. Yield and Other Characteristics of Grain Sorghum Hybrids 
Tested at the Wiregr
Headland, 1979 (Continued)
Head Ha
Brand name Hybrid Yield!! Lodging Height exsertion?/
Bu/A Pct. Ft. In.
Taylor-Evans--- _------T-E Y1O1-R 66.2 0 3.3 3.5
Ring Around---------811A GB 65.1 0 3.6 4.5
McCurdy----------------Birds-Off 91AYG 64.3 0 3.3 4.0
Funk's----------------G-611 64.0 0 3.3 3.0
DeKalb------------------BR-65+ 62.8 0 3.8 5.0
Funk's---------------G-5220R 62.6 0 2.8 3.0
McNair------------------6193 57.6 0 2.8 3.0
Funk's - ------------- G-611 56.9 0 2.9 2.0
DeKalb----I.----------BR-45+ 56.8 0 3.1 3.0
Northrup, King----------Savanna 5 56.4 0 4.2 7.3
Ring Around-------------807 53.9 0 3.3 3.5
Test average: 68.0
L.S.D. (.05): 7.6
C.V. (%): 10
"'Whole plot yields adjusted to 14% moisture and 56 lb. per 
bushel. (No bird damage.)
2
/Measured from terminal leaf to base of the head.
-/= tight; 2 = medium; 3 = loose.
Planted: April 19, 1979
Plot size: 2 rows, 18 feet long, 36 inch row spacing.
Nitrogen rate: 100 lb. (N/A), split application.
Herbicide: Atrazine.
(A)
WA
Table 20. Yield and Other Characteristics of Grain Sorghum Hybrids Tested Three Year
Coast Substation, Fairhope, 1977-79
Brand name Hybrid Yield Lodging Height
Bu/A Pct. Ft.
Northrup, King------- Savanna 5 65.5 2 4.6
Pioneer-------------53815 60.6 0 4.2
Pennington---------- Penngrain BR 58.2 0 4.0
Funk's-------------- G-516BR 56.4 0 3.85.29
Growers--------------GSA 1334 BR 53.6 0 4.16.29
DeKalb--------------- BR-64 53.3 0 4.6792.
Surgro-----------ORO 1 51.9 2 4.36.24
Growers-------------ML-135 51.3 0 3.65.25
Funk's--------------G-522 51.2 0 3.64.26
DeKaib--------------- BR-65+ 50.9 0 4.0741.
McCurdy------------- M51YG 46.4 0 3.66.26
Taylor-Evans----- -- T-E Y1O1-R 44.9 0, 3.46.23
/Measured from terminal leaf to baseo
2/1 = tight, 2 = medium; 3 = loose
d
,eJ
ng
of the head .
Table 21. Yield and Other Characteristics of Grain Sorghum Hybrids Tested Two
Substation, Fairhope, 1978-79.
Years at the Gulf Coast
Head Bead Estimate o
Brand name iiybrid Yield lod ing Height exertion tp / bd'a
au/A Pct. Ft. In. Rating Pct.
Warner-------- ------ W-744DR 80.9 0 4.1 5.4 2.8 1
Nforthirup, King-------Savanna 5 77.0 3 5.0 8.4 1.0 0
Pennington----------- Penngrain BR 16.8 0 4.2 5.5 3.0 1
Pioneer------------8815 74.8 1 4.4 6.0 1.6 0
Coker--------------76818R 74.1 0 4.2 7.1 2.5 1
Funk's ------------- G-5160R 72.0 0 3.8 5.6 2.9 3
Paymaster------------BRY-93 11.9 3 4.3 6.6 2.6 0
Growers------------GSA 1334 BR 70.3 1 4.2 1.3 2.9 3.
Northrup, King-------2884 70.3 0 4.4 
7.3 1.1 11
Funk's ------------- G-522DR 68.9 0 4.0 L6.4 1.65
Taylor-Evans---------T-E Dinero 66.9 0 3.9 5.8 1.1 4
Peninington ----------- Penngrain YE 66.2 0 3.6 4.9 2.6 3
Taylor-Evans---------T-E YIOI-0 65.1 0 3.9 4.9 1.5 0
DeKaib------------- BR-64 65.0 0 4.8 7.6 2.9 1
Growers------------ML-135 64.7 0 3.8 7.0 2.34
Mct~air-------------656 BR 64.6 6 4.2 7.1 3.0 0
Funk's-------------G-522 63.4 0 3.9 5.3 2.41
DeKalb-------------B8R-65+ 62.6 0 4.1 7.6 1.0 1
Taylor-Evans -------- E Y1O1-R 59.6 
0 3.7 7.6 2.0 
0
McCurdy------------t4S1YG 58.9 0 3.8 7.3 2.43
Surgro-------------0110 T 58.2 3 
4.5 6.6 2.3 1
McCurdy------------ Birds-Off 91AYG 58.1 0 4.0 7.0 2.9 3
Ring Around----------807 45.6 0 3.7 5.9 1,8 25
"/Measured from terminal leaf to base of the head.
M = tight; 2= medium; 3= loose..
wA
01
Table 22. Yield and Other Characteristics of Grain 
Sorghum Hybrids Tested at the
Substation) Fairhope, 1979
Head 
H
Brand name Hybrid 
Yield!' Lodging Height- exsertion- 
M
Bu/A Pct. 
Ft. In.a
Pioneer--------------B815 
73.8 2 3.8 5.5
Warner----------------W-744DR 73.4 
0 3.7 6.3
Pennington------------Penngrain 
BR 69.4 0 
3.5 5.5
Northrup) King--------2884 
68.5 0 3,9 
5.5
Coker----------------7681BR 68.3 
0 3.8 8.0
Surgro-------------ORO T XTRA 
67.8 0 4.1 
5.0
Growers------------GSA 1334 BR 66.3 
2 3.7 6.0
Northrup, King-------2778 
61.7 1 3.4 
6.6
McNair---------------656 BR 
60.7 0 3.4 6.4
Funk's----------------G-522DR 
60.4 0 3.4 6.8
Coker---------------7675 60.4 
0 .3.6 6.16/71
DeKalb---------------BR-64 
60.2 1 4.1 6.16/63
Funk's---------------G-516BR 
59.9 0 3.5 6.36/53
Northrup) King--------Savanna 5 
59.5 6 5.0 9.36/41
Paymaster ------------ BRY-93 
59.4 6 3.8 7.16/72
Funk's---------------G-611 
59.0 0 3.4 5.07/12
Ring Around----------811A GB 
58.2 0 3.8 
6.87/1.
McCurdy------------- M53YG 
57.5 0 3.4 7.06/41
Surgro---------------ORO T 
57.2 6 3.9 5.37/12
DeKalb--------------- D-42a 
57.2 2 3.0 
4.36/72
Paymaster------------R 1090 
57.0 0 3.4 5.36/73
Taylor-Evans --------- T-E Dinero 
56.6 0 3.4 
5.86/71
McCurdy--------------Birds-Off 91AYG 
56.0 0 3.4 6.36/92
Funk's-------------- G-522 
53.9 0 3.5 
5.86/62
i ng
3
5
0
3
3
5
0
8
0
3
3
0
0
0
8
0
5
5
3
0
0
3
8
8
Table 22. Yield and Other Characteristics 
of.Grain Sorghum Hybrids Tested at the Gulf C
Substation, Fairhope, 1979 (continued)
Head Ha
Brand name Hybrid Yield-' Lodging Height 
exserton?/ Mi
Bu/A Pct, Ft. In.DR
DeKalb-- ----------- BR-65+ 52.9 0 3.6 9.3
Pennington------------Penngrain YE 52.9 0 
3.2 5.8
Growers---------------GSA-1290 52.9 0 3.0 5.3
Taylor-Evans----------T-E Y101-R 51.2 0 2.9 
5.4
DeKalb----------------BR-45+ 51.0 0 3.0 6.5 
6
McCurdy---------------M51YG 51.0 0 3.4 
9.8
Taylor-Evans--------- T-E Y1O14 50.9 0 3.4 5.6 
62 1.8
Paymaster------------DR 1085 50.0 0 3.3 6.6 62 
.
McNair-------------- 6193 49.9 0 3.3 6.8 6/7E.
Growers--------------ML-135 49.5 0 3.2 6.5 62 
.
Ring Around--------- -807 45.3 0 3.2 4.4 72 .
Funk's-------------- 1762 35.4 0 2.8 3.0 62 
.
Test avers~ e: 57,.;
L.S.D.(.05): 6.9
C.V. (%): 10
-/Whole plot yields adjusted to 14% moisture
?/Measured from terminal leaf to base of the
3/1 = tight, 2 = medium, 3 = loose.
and 56 lb. per bushel.
head.
(No bird damage.)
Planted: Aprl17? 1979.
i 2 rows? 20 feet long, 36 inch row spacing.
Nitrogen Rate:110 lb. (N/A), split application.
Herbicide: Atrazine.
Sources of Seed for the 1979 Grain Sorghum Tests
Entry designation
Source of seed
Coker.............................Coker's 
Pedigreed
7675 
Route 1, Box 150
*7681BR 
Lubbock, Texas
0 eKal b . ... .............
*BR-45+
*BR-.64
*BR-.65+
D-42a
DK-54
Seed Company
DeKai b Ag Research, inc.
Route 2
Lubbock, Texas
Funks's............................Louisiana Seed Co., Inc.
*G..516BR 
P.O. Box 1867
G-522 
Plainview, Texas
G-522DR
G-611
1762
Growers..............................Growers 
Seed Association
GSA-1 180 
P ,O. Box 1656
GSA-1290 
Lubbock, Texas
*GSA-1334 BR
GSA--1444!W
ML- 135
McCurdy.......................,....
*Birds-O.ff 91AYG
M51YQ
M53YG
McNai r... . .:.
*656BR
6193
.McCurdy Seed Co.
Fremont, Iowa
.McNa ir Seed Com pa ny
P.O. Box 706
Lauri nburg , North Carolina
Paymaster.............. ........ ACCO Seed
*BRY -93 
P.O. Box',1630
DR 1035 
Plainview, Texas
DR 1085
R 1090
Northrup, King......................Northrup, 
King Co.
2778 
P.O. Box 151
2779 Columbus, 
Mississippi
2884.
*Savanna 5
38
- .. .. an _~~;
Penngrain...........................Pennington 
Seed, Inc.
*BR 
P.O. Box 290
YE Madison, Georgia
Pioneer ....... ................... 
..PioneerNi-Bred International, 
Inc.
8311 
1000 W. Jefferson St.
*8815 
Tipton, Indiana
Ring Around. .........................
Ring Around Research
733 GB 
P.O. Box 1629
787 
Plainview, Texas
807
808 GB
811A GB
Surgro.........-..................... 
R.C. Young Seedandrain Go.
ORO 
624 27th Street
ORO T 
Lubbock, Texas
ORO XTRA
ORO T XTRA
Tayl or-Evans..... ........... 
...... ,... .Tay1or-Evans 
Seed Co .
T-E Di nero 
P.O. Box 68
T-E Y1O1-0O 
Tulia, Texas
T-E Y11-R
Warner.......... ..... 
.... :... .. George Warner Seed 
Co., Inc
*W..7440R 
P.O. Box 1448
Hereford, Texas
*Bird resistant hybrids
39
ACCEPTABLE HYBRIDS FOR 1980
All of the acceptablehybrids are not equal in performance. It is suggested 
that t
studied before choosing a hbyrid. Hybrids are listed in alphabetical order within br eitn 
n
non..bird resistant groups. The locations used in making regional lists are as foillos ifed ot
Alabama; Marion Junction, Prattville, and Camden, Central Alabama; Headland, Monroevle 
anFiroe
Southern Alabama. For further information on hybrids see individual location tables
ly
ern
NORTHERN ALABAMA
Bird resistant
Brand name Hyb rid
-Ka- -----------
Funk' s------------516BR
CD Growers-GSA 1334 BR
Northrup, King----Savanna 5
Non-Bird Resistant
Brand name Hbi
Funk's-----------G-522
Funk's---------- G-5220R
Growers--------- GSA-1180
McCurdy --------- M51YG
Surgro------_---ORG
Tayl or-Evans------T-E YIO1-R
CENTRAL ALABAMA?!
Bird resistant
Brand name Hybrid
DeKalb ------------ BR-64
Funk's ---------- G-516BR
Growers __---------GSA 1334 BR
Northrup, King----Savanna 5
Pioneer -------.-- B815
Non-Bird Resistant
Brand name Hybrid
Funk's-----G-522
Growers ---------- ML-135
Penninigton---------Penngrain YE
Suryro---------.0 _ORO Ti!
SOUTHERN ALABAMA
Bird resistant
Brand name ybrid
eKalb---------BR-64
Funk's-----------G-16BR
Grower---------GSA 1334 BR
Northrup, King----Savanna 5
Pennington ------- Penngrain BR
Pioneer---------8-1815
Non-Bird Resistant
Brand name Hbi
Funk's- ------ _---G- 522
Growers ---------- ML-135i
McCurdy----------M51YG1/
Surgro-----------ORG-TIll
Tayl or-Evans------Y1Oi-R1/
i/If present trends continue, this hybrid will be removed from the acceptable list
indicated.
2/Performance of hybrids in the Black Belt may be different from other areas of Cen
of hybrids in the Black Belt1 see Tables 8, 9, and 10.
NOT}E: All acceptable hybrids have been tested 3 years at one or more locations withi h ein
rformuance

~. 1
regarciless oz race, creed, 
or national origin.