# Sorghum midge is an insect to watch for - Tri-County Tribune

> Kansas State University extension entomologist Anthony Zukoff highlights sorghum midge as an insect farmers should monitor. The piece is a brief pest alert, and the full text is behind a login.

- Date: 2026-11-02 · published 2026-11-02T06:05:38.053Z
- Category: disease · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/74873-sorghum-midge-is-an-insect-to-watch-for-tri-county-tribune
- Commodities: [Sorghum](https://feedsoft.ai/c/SORGHUM.md)

## Why it matters

Sorghum midge damage can cut grain set and yields, which would tighten sorghum supply for feed buyers. The alert is advisory with no confirmed crop loss, so the price impact is limited.

## Read by commodity

- SORGHUM: bullish ▲

## Sources

- ground.news: https://ground.news/article/sorghum-midge-is-an-insect-to-watch-for-tri-county-tribune
- tricountytribune.news: https://www.tricountytribune.news/2026/11/01/agriculture/sorghum-midge-is-an-insect-to-watch-for/

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