The USDA is projecting a bigger U.S. sorghum crop as producers increase acreage to meet demand, especially export demand from China. China’s primary uses for sorghum are livestock feed and beverage alcohol.
Production this year is expected to be 409.385 million bushels, up 10% from last year, with an average yield of 70.8 bushels per acre, compared to 69 a month ago and 73.2 bushels per acre a year ago.
This estimate is based on producer surveys with the first projection using objective field data out September 10th.
