…September-June. Yet U.S. sorghum exports to Japan more than doubled to 182,000 tons, the highest amount in the last five years, while Mexico increased purchases of U.S. sorghum six percent…
August USDA WASDE Report Released
…lower than last month’s trend-based projection. Sorghum production is forecast 13 million bushels higher with the forecast yield 2.6 bushels per acre above last month’s projection. Exports are forecast down…
Dairy Producers Needed for Sorghum Research
The University of California is currently conducting sorghum research that is aimed at finding the most effective methods of growing sorghum as an alternative food source for dairy cows. The…
Growth Energy Calls Court Decision on RVO’s a Win for Consumers
…the American Coalition for Ethanol, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization, the National Corn Growers Association, National Sorghum Producers and the Renewable Fuels Association filed the petition. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor…
Exports Slip on NAFTA Uncertainty
…Mexico. Those buyers are looking at South America to supply their needs and it shows in America’s export numbers. Corn, sorghum, and barley exports are down seven percent and will…
American Farm Bureau Lists Farm Bill Goals
…the ARC-CO program by 5 percent for corn, soybeans, wheat, sorghum and other minor crops. Support a cotton lint program and/or designating cotton seed as an “other oilseed” to make…
U.S. Grains Council Statement On Announcement Of New Sugar Suspension Agreement
…and an important market for U.S. sorghum and U.S. barley. “The agreement announced today is part of a necessary foundation for negotiating with our neighbors and customers in good faith…
USDA Announces $6 Million for Sustainable Energy Research
…power. A University of Florida project investigated the use of sorghum for biofuels and chemicals. NIFA invests in and advances agricultural research, education, and extension and promotes transformative discoveries that…
Free Trade, Relationships Key To Market Competitiveness In South Korea
…more than 12 million metric tons imported annually. KORUS entered into force in March 2012, providing duty-free access for U.S. corn and sorghum exports immediately. The agreement also includes a…
NPPC, Ag Groups Ask for Tax Reform
…National Renderers Association National Sorghum Producers National Turkey Federation Panhandle Peanut Growers Association South East Dairy Farmers Association Southwest Council of Agribusiness U.S. Apple Association U.S. Canola Association U.S. Rice…
USDA Says Corn Plantings are Losing Ground to Soybeans
…planted cotton acres, up 21 percent from last year and the highest planted acres since 2012. USDA also says farmers will plant 5.8 million acres of sorghum, down 14 percent…
Subcommittee Examines Farm Policy in Advance of the Next Farm Bill
…Schemm, President, National Association of Wheat Growers, Sharon Springs, KS Mr. Peter Friederichs, President, National Barley Growers Association, Foxhome, MN Mr. Dan Atkisson, Vice Chairman, National Sorghum Producers, Stockton, KS…
Grains Council Talks Trade Policy with Customers in Mexico
…sorghum and barley. The Trump administration’s trade policy statements in recent months, combined with an election cycle in which candidates from both U.S. political parties routinely spoke negatively about trade,…
Ag Groups Respond to Pruitt Confirmation
…with the EPA,” said Tim Lust, National Sorghum Producers CEO. “We look forward to working with Pruitt on current and future regulations that affect sorghum farmers and our industry nationwide.”…