# Total sunflower production is higher than the fall forecast - High Plains Journal

> USDA data show 2017 U.S. sunflower production at 2.17 billion pounds, down 18% from 2016 but 19% above the October forecast. Yields were the third highest on record despite Dakota drought, and oil-type output exceeded industry estimates.

- Date: 2018-01-28 · published 2018-01-28T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: report · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/67096-total-sunflower-production-is-higher-than-the-fall-forecast-high-plains-journal
- Commodities: [Sunflower Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/SUNMEAL.md)

## Why it matters

A larger-than-forecast crop eases tightness in sunflower meal and oil supplies, which is mildly bearish for sunflower meal values. Crushers now have a firm base for 2018 acreage and contract pricing.

## Read by commodity

- SUNMEAL: bearish ▼

## Sources

- hpj.com: https://hpj.com/2018/01/28/total-sunflower-production-is-higher-than-the-fall-forecast/

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