DEKALB Grain Sorghum (DKS family)

DEKALB grain sorghum hybrids are widely tested in Oklahoma State and Kansas State variety trials and dominate the Southern Plains grain sorghum acres where rainfall is too low for reliable corn. Drought-tolerance is fundamental to sorghum's value and DEKALB has long been a leading brand here.

Charcoal rot in late-season drought stress can hit grain quality. Bird damage (sparrows, blackbirds) in mid-grain-fill is severe — high-tannin varieties exist but tradeoff with feed value. Hybrid-specific bird tolerance varies; verify with dealer.