# Beleaguered sorghum harvest hits quality problems - Grain Central

> Early sorghum harvest in Queensland is showing test weight problems, with some growers finding grain pulling up light. Nidera's origination manager says it is too early to judge, but a small crop with mediocre quality is likely after a reduced planting area and a hot, dry summer.

- Date: 2017-02-15 · published 2017-02-15T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: weather · region Australia · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/72544-beleaguered-sorghum-harvest-hits-quality-problems-grain-central
- Commodities: [Sorghum](https://feedsoft.ai/c/SORGHUM.md), [Barley](https://feedsoft.ai/c/BARLEY.md)

## Why it matters

Lower sorghum supply and weaker quality (more screenings, fewer number one grades) tighten feed grain availability in Australia and support prices of sorghum and competing feed grains.

## Read by commodity

- BARLEY: neutral
- SORGHUM: bullish ▲

## Sources

- graincentral.com: https://www.graincentral.com/cropping/beleaguered-sorghum-harvest-hits-quality-problems/

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