U.S.: Sorghum Surplus, Corn Concerns Put Pressure on Farm Country

Nearly 10 million metric tons are expected to hit the bins this year, but domestic demand is down, and our largest buyer, China, has slashed imports. Farmers are facing a harsh reality, questioning where all this grain will go. Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) said he’s pushing for renewed trade access to help U.S. growers move the record crop abroad. “Sure, it would be great to get China to open up its markets and buy some sorghum as well,” Sen. Marshall said in an interview with RFD-TV News on Friday. “That’s my message to the White House. This week is a buy. About $2 billion of sorghum. It would be a huge help as we have, it looks like, a record crop out there for sorghum this year.” Meanwhile, National Sorghum Producers Council (NSPC) CEO Tim Lust said the industry is actively working with lawmakers and the administration to navigate these uncertain markets. “Sorghum’s always had a very positive story — we’ve always been a part of our trade deficit solution, normally exporting $1 ...