# 2016 featured highest sunflower yields on record - Agweek | #1 source for agriculture news, farming, markets

> USDA's report on the 2016 sunflower crop showed a record average US yield of 1,731 pounds per acre, up 106 pounds from 2015. North Dakota production totaled 1.14 billion pounds, up 7%, and its yield also set a record. Oil-type yield rose to a record, while confection yield slipped slightly but remained the second highest on record.

- Date: 2017-01-12 · published 2017-01-12T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: report · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/73097-2016-featured-highest-sunflower-yields-on-record-agweek-1-source-for
- Commodities: [Sunflower Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/SUNMEAL.md)

## Why it matters

Record yields increase US sunflower supply, which is mildly bearish for sunflower meal and oil. The effect on the broader feed complex is small.

## Read by commodity

- SUNMEAL: bearish ▼

## Sources

- agweek.com: https://www.agweek.com/business/2016-featured-highest-sunflower-yields-on-record

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