# Sunflowers in the spotlight at Roundup - Agweek | #1 source for agriculture news, farming, markets

> At the NDSU Extension Roundup in Devils Lake, N.D., the National Sunflower Association said demand is rising for some sunflower product types. Confection kernels and other specialty uses are creating opportunities for Upper Midwest growers. The association encouraged farmers to expand sunflower acreage.

- Date: 2017-01-09 · published 2017-01-09T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/73089-sunflowers-in-the-spotlight-at-roundup-agweek-1-source-for-agriculture-news
- Commodities: [Sunflower Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/SUNMEAL.md)

## Why it matters

Rising specialty demand may support acreage growth in North Dakota, but this is a trend commentary without a measurable change in supply or price.

## Sources

- agweek.com: https://www.agweek.com/business/sunflowers-in-the-spotlight-at-roundup

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