# USDA sorghum estimate down, still up on year - Brownfield Ag News

> The USDA cut its 2023 US sorghum production estimate 10% to 321.82 million bushels, after yields were lowered six bushels to 51.4 bushels per acre. Production is still 71% above 2022, and the cut reduced projected ending stocks.

- Date: 2023-11-09 · published 2023-11-09T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: report · region US · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/33248-usda-sorghum-estimate-down-still-up-on-year-brownfield-ag-news
- Commodities: [Sorghum](https://feedsoft.ai/c/SORGHUM.md)

## Why it matters

A smaller US crop and lower ending stocks tighten the sorghum balance sheet and support prices for feed buyers.

## Read by commodity

- SORGHUM: bullish ▲

## Sources

- brownfieldagnews.com: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usda-sorghum-estimate-down-still-up-on-year/

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