# Sorghum basis higher than corn, for once - High Plains Journal

> Kansas farmer Adam Baldwin describes a mid-July sorghum basis that was $0.55 over corn, versus a typical corn premium of about $0.30. He has forward sold more sorghum than usual and says the price ratio is changing planting decisions west of Interstate 135.

- Date: 2020-08-21 · published 2020-08-21T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/51677-sorghum-basis-higher-than-corn-for-once-high-plains-journal
- Commodities: [Sorghum](https://feedsoft.ai/c/SORGHUM.md), [Corn](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CORN.md)

## Why it matters

A sorghum basis premium over corn encourages acreage shifts and forward selling, which can tighten nearby supplies. The story reflects existing price strength rather than a new shock.

## Read by commodity

- CORN: neutral
- SORGHUM: bullish ▲

## Sources

- hpj.com: https://hpj.com/2020/08/21/sorghum-basis-higher-than-corn-for-once/

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