While sorghum is a valuable forage crop, sorghum species can produce prussic acid, which can be toxic to livestock. Prussic acid, also known as hydrogen cyanide (HCN), can cause acute toxicity and death.

The purchase makes Albert Lea the largest organic field seed supplier and producer in the United States.

USDA's crop progress report for the week ended May 1 reported 14% of corn crops and 8% of soybeans have been planted.