The three major global suppliers of sorghum are the U.S., Argentina, and Australia. China has been a critical market for U.S. sorghum in recent years but is less likely to be in 2022/23. Production was less than half the 10-year average due to drought in the southwest. Australia is most likely to capitalize on the vacuum since its crop was 77 percent larger than average. Like the U.S., around 60 percent of Australia’s sorghum production is exported. Argentina’s sorghum production was almost 15 percent better than average, but two-thirds of its output is consumed domestically, leaving far less to export. Although corn is cheaper and U.S. corn export commitments and shipments are down considerably from last year and the five-year...
What You Need to Know Today: Crude oil prices extended their rally today, supported by several developments, including escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian oil infrastructure and growing concerns about supply disruptions. The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to remove 50 perc...
Regional News Dry weather across the UK and Europe is becoming increasingly concerning for the 2027 crops as planting intentions are lowered amid dry soil conditions. Delayed sowing or establishment under adverse conditions could leave crops more vulnerable to frost/freeze events and dise...
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