Grain sorghums are being grown extensively in many parts of Kansas.
Feeding tests with swine at this station have given excellent results when
sorghum grain was compared with corn. Hybrid sorghum grains also have
done well in the feedlot.
Mills and elevators now can process grains in ways not previously
possible. Interest in the new processes is increasing because they may
improve the efficiency of the grains for feeding and thus provide more
profit in hog raising.
Five lots of pigs were self-fed free choice in drylot. All lots received
a mixed animal and plant protein supplement of 4 parts tankage, 4 parts
soybean meal, 1 part cottonseed meal, and 1 part alfalfa meal. The ration
for each lot varied in the following manner:
