July 2021
Meet The Newest Member Of Our Team
We are very proud to have Dr. Jody Gilchrest join the Warner Seeds family. As our newest plant breeder, she will help us achieve one of our many goals - providing genetically superior hybrids to fit the needs of our customers.
Jody grew up in the Texas panhandle and has spent the last 11 years in the world of agriculture gaining knowledge and valuable experience. In 2010/2012 she received a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Plant, Soil and Environmental Science. In August 2017 she obtained her Ph.D. in Agriculture Systems.
What excites you most about starting your position as our newest plant breeder?
I am overly excited about this opportunity to work for Warner Seeds. My education and background provide great insight for future endeavors with Warner Seeds in plant breeding. Warner Seeds has been independently owned for 55 years and provides unique opportunities and flexibility for advancements in agriculture. My passion to “Feed the World” can be accomplished by continuing to work with Sorghum and other cereal grain crops. Increasing yield of cereal grains is an important aspect of “2050 – feeding the nine billion people” because it will require increasing food production by 70% during the next 33 years (FAO, 2011). Continue Reading.....
Iron Deficiency - The Impact on Sorghum Yield
Several areas within the sorghum belt have experienced wetter than normal soil conditions. With moisture being highly beneficial for top end yield, excess water can have a negative impact when soils become saturated and plant roots can't effectively utilize needed nutrients. In this scenario, Iron can be robbed from the plant and negatively impact yield. Learning the visual signs of iron deficiency, understanding the impact that the lack of iron has on the crop along with diagnosing and correcting the deficiency can get your sorghum crop back on track. Click into the articles below to get a handle on the potential impacts of iron deficiency in your sorghum crop.
Planted Acres for 2021 - USDA June Acreage Report June
The USDA June planted acreage report is now available. With planting wrapped up for most crops the report shows planted estimates with Sorghum planted acreage up 10 percent from 2020, Corn planted acreage up 2 percent, Soybean acreage up 5 percent, all Wheat acreage up 5 percent and all Cotton acreage down 3 percent. See the Sorghum acreage data below or Click here to read the full report.
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