FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                       
Sorghum Growers Invited to Hands-On Field Day Focused on 

In-Season Crop Management

July 29, 2025 — Dacoma, Oklahoma
               
Oklahoma agricultural producers are invited to an exclusive field day dedicated to maximizing sorghum production through real-time, in-crop learning. Scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 29, this immersive event will take place in a working sorghum field near Dacoma, Oklahoma, offering practical, field-based education during the critical stages of crop development. 

Dr. Josh Lofton, Oklahoma State University Extension Cropping Systems Specialist, said the event is designed to bring growers face-to-face with the crop, the tools, and the research driving success in today’s sorghum industry.
“This isn’t about slideshows or lecture halls,” said Dr. Lofton. “It’s about being in the field, looking at the plant, and understanding what’s happening in real-time. It’s about giving growers the knowledge they need, exactly when they need it.”
Key Features:

•  In-Crop Demonstrations: See side-by-side comparisons of hybrid performance, 

   fertility management, and pest control strategies

•  Hands-On Demos: Interact with the latest precision agriculture tools tailored to mid-season 

   sorghum management

•  100% Focused on Sorghum Production: No filler sessions — every aspect of the agenda is 
   targeted to sorghum profitability and sustainability.

•  Tools to Improve Yields and Profitability: Gain insights on input optimization, data-based 
    decision-making, and regionally relevant research.

•  Production Strategies: Learn practical methods for enhancing nitrogen strategies tailored to

    High Plains and Southern Plains sorghum systems.

Growers will leave with tools they can apply immediately to boost yield potential and long-term 
profitability. The event is free to attend, but registration is required to reserve materials and lunch.
Registration and additional event details will be available soon.
For media inquiries or early registration interest, contact: Events@SorghumOklahoma.com, or visit SorghumOklahoma.com.

About the Sorghum Field Day:
This event is part of an ongoing effort to deliver regionally specific, grower-driven education that suports profitability and sustainability in Oklahoma agriculture sponsored by United Sorghum 

Checkoff Program, Oklahoma Sorghum Commission, and Oklahoma State University Extension.

Media Inquiry: Events@SorghumOklahoma.com