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2021 Sorghum Crop Value Poised to Set Records

Posted October 14, 2021
in Top Ag News

As harvest continues across the Sorghum Belt, high yield predictions are holding true. While sorghum yield won’t be setting records due to late-season rains in the Texas Gulf Coast causing sprouting, the total value of the crop is expected to come in around $2.7 billion – the most valuable in history. This increase in value will help farmers manage a 39% increase in input costs over the last year. Looking ahead, sorghum is poised to be a good profit again in 2022 as several farmers report fewer row crop acres and increased forage acreage. Read more on 2021 sorghum value and outlook.

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