Lancaster Farming in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Sorghum Variety Declared Noxious Weed by Agronomists

Harrisburg Pennsylvania officials warned farmers that Sorghum Album seed offered as pasture grass or silage is a noxious weed under state law. Dr Thomas L. Guyton noted the seed’s similarity to Johnson grass and urged caution, as salesmen claim two to three silage cuttings a year. Johnson grass was banned last year in Lancaster and nearby counties. it spreads by runners and seed, and no effective herbicide exists.