Sudan grass

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Also known as: Sorghum vulgare sudanensis, Sudan

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Sudan grass is a vigorous, tall-growing annual sorghum grass (Sorghum sudanense). It is widely cultivated for hay and fodder. This leafy sorghum is also known as grass sorghum. The plant's name originates from the Sudan region in Africa.12

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…grasses (such as timothy and Sudan grass) are lower in protein and vary considerably depending on their stage of maturity and the amount of nitrogen fertilization applied to them. Stored hay is fed to animals when sufficient fresh pasture grass is not available.
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…grasses (such as timothy and Sudan grass) are lower in protein and vary considerably depending on their stage of maturity and the amount of nitrogen fertilization applied to them. Stored hay is fed to animals when sufficient fresh pasture grass is not available.
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