USDA lowered its 2026 U.S. sorghum production estimate 6% from October to 273.71 million bushels, citing a lower yield, and the estimate is 37% below 2025. Drought reduced yields in some major production states, while acreage was lower amid slow demand; estimated ending stocks rose to 34 million bushels after USDA cut exports and increased feed and residual use.
The smaller crop tightens potential sorghum supply and is supportive for prices, although slow demand and higher projected ending stocks temper that support.
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