# CME adds sorghum basis futures to markets | News-Talk 1230 KFJB

> CME sorghum basis futures began trading on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange on August 24, 2026. A Kansas State University economist said the contract should improve price transparency and discovery, especially at harvest when country elevator bids have been unclear.

- Date: 2026-08-25 · published 2026-08-25T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/17977-cme-adds-sorghum-basis-futures-to-markets-news-talk-1230-kfjb
- Commodities: [Sorghum](https://feedsoft.ai/c/SORGHUM.md)

## Why it matters

Improved price discovery may narrow basis volatility for sorghum buyers and sellers. The launch itself does not change current supply or demand.

## Read by commodity

- SORGHUM: neutral

## Sources

- 1230kfjb.com: https://www.1230kfjb.com/2026/08/24/cme-adds-sorghum-basis-futures-to-markets/

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