
National Sorghum Producers reported that U.S. sorghum export commitments reached 58 million bushels two months into the 2016/17 marketing year, about 20% of USDA's export projection. China has committed 40 million bushels, 70% of total sorghum exports, with Mexico and Japan following.
The group also submitted comments on the biotech regulatory framework.
Heavy Chinese commitments to U.S. sorghum create a supportive export base and tighten available supply for the crop. Concentration in one buyer adds demand-side risk.
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