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The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Arthur Behling Neto: Sorghum Silage in Brazil | Ep. 127

the dairy nutrition blackbelt podcast Mar 26, 2026

In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Arthur Behling Neto, professor at the Federal University of Mato Grosso in Brazil, explains the role of sorghum varieties for silage production in tropical regions like Brazil. Discussion highlights productivity, nutritional quality, dry matter management, and how sorghum performs compared with corn under limited rainfall conditions. Learn how different sorghum types support forage systems and dairy nutrition strategies. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you’ll learn: 

  • Sorghum vs corn silage
  • Sorghum types for silage
  • Biomass sorghum productivity
  • Dry matter harvest timing
  • Sugar content in sorghum

 

Meet the guest:

Dr. Arthur Behling Neto is a professor at the Federal University of Mato Grosso in Brazil. He earned degrees in Agronomy, Animal Science, and Tropical Agriculture, including doctoral research with international experience in Sweden, focused on forage conservation. Current research examines sorghum varieties, forage conservation, and integrated crop livestock systems that support efficient feed production. 

 

Learn more about sorghum silage and forage strategies with Dr. Arthur Behling Neto on The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.
Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn


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