As an animal systems nutritionist working with United Sorghum Checkoff Program in Europe, I am often asked about U.S. grain sorghum. The questions are usually predictable. What is its energy value? Can it replace corn? What about tannins? How much can be included in broiler diets? These are important questions because ingredient value remains the starting point of every formulation decision.
A recent study supported by the United Sorghum Checkoff Program and conducted at Kansas State University provides useful answers and even some new insights. The researchers reported that 91 U.S. sorghum samples collected during 2025 contained no detectable tannins, reinforcing the fact that modern U.S. grain sorghum differs substantially from the sorghum described in older literature.
