# Take USDA sunflower estimate with grain of salt

> USDA's 2019 sunflower production estimate of 1.94 billion pounds, down 8% from 2018, came in well above industry expectations. The total includes unharvested acres and expected production, since about 20% of the crop was still in the field at release. Industry groups urge caution in using the figures.

- Date: 2020-02-05 · published 2020-02-05T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: report · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/54720-take-usda-sunflower-estimate-with-grain-of-salt
- Commodities: [Sunflower Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/SUNMEAL.md)

## Why it matters

A higher-than-expected USDA figure could weigh on sunflower prices if it is confirmed, though the inclusion of unharvested acres makes the number uncertain. Feed buyers should watch for revisions in later reports.

## Sources

- farmprogress.com: https://www.farmprogress.com/crops/take-usda-sunflower-estimate-with-grain-of-salt

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