Ervin, 1992, george kuepper discusses ways to transform this natural sweetener from plant to. Sweet sorghum production and processing by george kuepper was. In order to understand the difference between sweet sorghum and molasses, go to the national sweet sorghum producers and processors association website to find nutritional information, cooking recipes, the differences between sorghum and molasses, where you can get it. Sorghum originated in africa, and is now cultivated widely in. The processing of sorghum syrup can be an attraction for visitors to the area, as well as oldtime residents who remember sorghum being produced in almost every neighborhood in the past. Sweet sorghum is an annual plant in the grass family up to 5 m in height. This factsheet describes how to process mature sweet sorghum into ethanol and how this process could be implemented on a farm or private residence in the southeastern united states. We needed another sweet option here on the farm too we tap maple trees and have bee hives. An industrial perspective explores the many uses for sorghum in industry and biofuels. While this publication is a bit aged, the kerr centers farm made. Covering a modern homesteading tradition in his book, sweet sorghum lara m. For more detailed instructions on producing sweet sorghum syrup beyond what youll find in this article read our online selections from the book sweet sorghum production and processing.
Production of sweet sorghum in kentucky morris bitzer. On farm processing reduces transportation costs, but lack of commercial harvesting equipment still. However, most of the welldrained silt loams in kentucky will produce excellent sweet. Nov 06, 2012 covering a modern homesteading tradition in his book, sweet sorghum lara m. Sweet sorghum for syrup in the mountains2002 report nc. Ervin, 1992, george kuepper discusses ways to transform this natural sweetener from plant to plate. Sorghum is a highenergy, drought tolerant crop and is better adapted to be grown on marginal lands than other agronomic crops. Sweet sorghum as a bioenergy crop for the us great plains. Not only does it offer a detailed understanding of the physical and biochemical qualities of the grain, it also takes an indepth look at the role sorghum plays in such industries as brewing and ethanol production and the mechanics of postharvest processing and value addition. The progress made in this endeavor, the experiences gained and lessons learned are thoroughly documented and presented in this book. However, there are as many ideas and methods of processing as there are producers of sweet sorghum. The dark red sweet sorghum seeds are higher in tannin, which gives them a bitter taste. National sweet sorghum producers and processors association, cookeville, tn.
National sweet sorghum producers and processors association. Average grain sorghum state yields between 1929 and 2002. Sorghum actually looks like a small variety of corn when growing. Chapters on harvesting, milling, juicing, cooking, packaging, labeling, pricing, and more. The production of sorghum in south africa varies from 100 000 ton 00 ha to 180 000 ton 150 000 ha per annum.
Sweet sorghum ethanol production nc state extension. Mechanization of sweet sorghum production and processing oar. Grain sorghum crop production agronomy kansas state. There are also some ammonia acids and minerals in the juice which allows the sweet sorghum juice to be used for other purposes. In order to understand the difference between sweet sorghum and molasses, go to the national sweet sorghum producers and processors association website to find nutritional information, cooking recipes, the differences between sorghum and molasses, where you can get it at, and other information about the product itself.
Sweet sorghum, through its high energetic and sugar potential, has its place in the nonfood crops policy of c. Forage sorghum is used as fodder for livestock and sweet sorghum is used for syrup production by crushing the harvested stalks of the crop. Great site university of georgia article on growing sweet sorghum. Pdf processing of sweet sorghum for ethanol production and value added products find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. Sweet sorghum production, processingand utilization kindle edition by chavan, u.
Oct 06, 2014 in addition to information on planting, harvesting and processing sweet sorghum for use in biofuels, the sweet sorghum production guide also addresses the economics of growing sweet sorghum. Sweet sorghum production to support energy and industrial products. In addition to information on planting, harvesting and processing sweet sorghum for use in biofuels, the sweet sorghum production guide also addresses the economics of growing sweet sorghum. Sweet sorghum culture and syrup production alabama and tennessee biofuels. Nutritionists categorize sorghum as very healthy, as it is rich with essential nutrients that are significant in the body. The results show that there are significant opportunities for developing sweet sorghum industries in australia, particularly through integration with the sugarcane production and processing industries. Sweet sorghum was introduced to the united states for syrup production in the. Check with kentucky department of agriculture envrionmental services before making a pesticide application to sweet sorghum. For human consumption, the gluten free grain is usually ground into a meal that is made into porridge, flatbreads, and cakes. Sorghum market size, price trends industry share report 2026.
Sorghum is of a lower feed quality than corn maize. Sweet sorghum production, processing, utilization researchgate. Sorghum has a wide range of uses, which include human food, animal feed, and the production of alcoholic beverages, and biofuels. V download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Developing a sweet sorghum ethanol value chain icrisat. Sweet sorghum biomass producer bioenergy information for. Its sorghum with less of the dark caramel underpinning that oldtime sorghum hands may prefer, and that makes it perfect for introducing new people to sweet sorghum. Mechanized systems are being developed that are similar to silage chopping and hauling the material to plant for processing. Many different soils are used for the production of sweet sorghum, but a soil that has good physical characteristics and good fertility produces the best yield. Maturing seed heads signal the time for syrup production is near. The yield and quality of sorghum syrup are influenced by the equipment and process used in manufacturing and by the syrup makers knowledge and skill.
Weve always called it cane sorghum is known by many names. It is high in carbohydrates, with 10 percent protein and 3. Processing sweet sorghum is the most critical aspect of making a high quality syrup. Traditionally sweet sorghum was harvested by hand and fed through a press to extract juice. A guide to onfarm processing for organic producers uses sweet sorghum syrup as a key. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading sweet sorghum production, processingand utilization. Individuals, firms, partnerships, corporations or associations who produce process or market sorghum syrup or who has a direct interest in the sorghum industry. Due to constant changes in laws that regulate pesticide use, the reader is encouraged to contact the appropriate extension office for the most current information. Mechanization of sweet sorghum production and processing.
Biomass sorghum is specifically used for the production of ethanol and biofuel. Moreover, sweet sorghumbased distilleries require quality feedstock at a predetermined price and in high. In general, loam and sandy loam soils are best for the growth of sweet sorghum for syrup production. Plains and other temperate production zones, harvest and processing issues, and.
The free state and mpumalanga provinces are the largest contributors to the area planted to sorghum and sorghum production. The production of sweet juice of beet is known for long date in wallonia. Based on region, the market can be divided into north america, latin america, asia pacific, europe and middle east and africa. Sweet sorghum production, processingand utilization first. George kuepper a simple guide to smallscale, ecological production of pure sorghum syrup. Harvesting and processing sweet sorghum is quite different than grain sorghum.
Sweet sorghum production to support energy and industrial. Ethanol is currently processed from sweet sorghum in texas, oklahoma, and iowa, as well as india and other parts of the world. Not only does it offer a detailed understanding of the physical and biochemical qualities of the grain, it also takes an indepth look at the role sorghum plays in such industries as brewing and ethanol production and the mechanics of. The economic competitiveness of sweet sorghum visavis other feedstocks. Sweet sorghum production and processing, by george kuepper for the kerr center for sustainable agriculture, provides a solid guide to each stage of sorghum syrup cultivation, and production. Sweet sorghum production basics penn state extension. Although, in most of the united states the term molasses refers to a sweet syrup, made as a byproduct of sugarcane or sugar beet sugar extraction, sweet sorghum syrup is known as sorghum molasses. Bio fuels and other clean alternative fuels, school of chemical and minerals engineering, northwest university potchefstroom campus, potchefstroom, south africa, tel. Sweet sorghum production for syrup can offer small producers an alternative crop for increasing farm income. The use of sweet sorghum and sugar beet is complementary. Sep 02, 2014 sweet sorghum production to support energy and industrial products. Country rock sorghums 20 sugar drip is sweet, light, and lightbodied. The high levels of different sugars in sweet sorghum juice are beneficial to the rate of alcohol production. Moreover, sweet sorghum based distilleries require quality feedstock at a predetermined price and in high.
Sweet sorghum thrives better under drier and warmer conditions than many other crops and is grown primarily for forage, silage, and syrup production. Quite a few people at a recent wedding in new york went home with country rocks awardwinning sorghum in. By late summer, seed heads form and begin to turn reddish in color. Rabi sorghum seed production on farmers field with improved technology and varieties and to buy back guarantee of the seed. Sorghum is mainly cultivated in drier areas, especially on shallow and heavy clay soils. One of the kerr center for sustainable agricultures most enduringly popular publications, sweet sorghum. The lighter seeds of graintype sorghum are more attractive to birds. Chapters on harvesting, milling, juicing, cooking, packaging. We seek to enhance sweet sorghum performance on marginal lands, and to identify a strategy for improving its ethanol processing potential, two key components for developing this system for production in midwest region. A more detailed explanation of sorghumplant growth may be found in how a sorghum plant develops, kstate research and extension publication s3.
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