South Texas to get new DEKALB sorghum product 

A new DEKALB grain sorghum product, DKS52-76 brand, will be introduced for south Texas farmers in 2027, offering strong yield and disease resistance benefits.

Bryan Thomas, DEKALB sorghum product manager, said DKS52-76 is a red grain, medium-full maturity product with very high yield potential and strong root and stalk strength to defend against lodging. It also includes resistance to downy mildew pathotypes 3 and 6 and head smut, as well as excellent sugarcane aphid tolerance.

“DKS52-76 was the top-yielding hybrid in our pre-commercial trials,” Thomas said. “It not only offers great yield potential but also comes with a strong root, stalk and dual-trait disease package.”

Thomas noted that downy mildew is mainly an issue for the upper Gulf Coast of Texas. “However, we’ve seen that the resistance trait may bring improved foliar protection that would impact a majority of sorghum acres.”

He added that the new hybrid has performed very well on ground with high iron deficiency chlorosis. 

“The DEKALB sorghum product lineup now leads the industry by offering up to six hybrids with dual or more traits,” he said. “With additional testing and validation, we anticipate that DKS52-76 will likely replace and be the preferred option for growers wanting a medium-full grain sorghum hybrid.”

For more information, see a representative or visit DEKALB.com.