# Sunflower production expected to dip slightly from 2025

> USDA's first 2026 sunflower production estimate is 2.3 billion pounds, down 1 percent from 2025. Yield forecasts are lower in most major states, with Texas the exception, and the national yield is 1,761 pounds per acre.

- Date: 2026-10-26 · published 2026-10-26T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: report · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/17208-sunflower-production-expected-to-dip-slightly-from-2025
- Commodities: [Sunflower Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/SUNMEAL.md)

## Why it matters

The slightly smaller US crop is a minor supportive factor for sunflower meal and oil, but the change is small relative to the broader oilseed balance.

## Sources

- farmprogress.com: https://www.farmprogress.com/markets-and-quotes/sunflower-production-takes-dive-from-2025

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