Idaho Farmer Takes Risk, Wins Sorghum Yield Contest

Where does sorghum grow? Mainly, the southern plains, correct? Over the past two years, an Idaho farmer has won the contest for the highest sorghum yields.

Where does sorghum grow? Mainly, the southern plains, correct? Over the past two years, an Idaho farmer has won the contest for the highest sorghum yields.

AgDay’s national reporter Betsy Jibben interviewed Michael Ball and Korina Ball of Caldwell, Idaho for this month’s “Farming on the Horizon.”

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