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The Utilization of Atlas and Kansas Orange Sorgo Seed by Dairy Cows

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station, Manhattan, Kansas

ABSTRACT

The increasing popularity of Atlas sorgo both as a grain and a silage crop has caused many dairymen to inquire regarding methods of handling this crop for dairy cattle. In the sections of the southwest where Kansas Orange sorgo is grown this crop is generally compared with Atlas sorgo. Atlas differs from Kansas Orange chiefly in being more resistant to lodging and in having white palatable grain, whereas the grain of Kansas Orange is brown and somewhat hitter. Also, the heads of Atlas appear to make up a greater portion of the total weight of the plant than do those of some other sorgos and for this reason many users are reluctant about putting Atlas sorgo heads into the silo. It was to obtain data on the utilization of the grain in these two crops that this experiment was planned.

Review of Literature

Experimental work at this station (1) has indicated that Kansas Orange silage and Atlas silage are practically equal as a feed for dairy cattle.

¹ Contribution Number 91 from the Department of Dairy Husbandry.