Sorghum acres could be down this year despite good growing conditions, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) projects Texas farmers will plant an estimated 1.35 million acres of grain sorghum in 2019. That number is down from the 1.55 million acres planted in 2018. While projections are lower for sorghum acres this year, growing conditions look ideal across the state, Dr. Calvin Trostle, AgriLife Extension agronomist, said. The majority of Texas has decent to abundant moisture profile, which benefits sorghum growth. The projected 13 percent decrease is caused in part from ongoing trade disputes ...