KS Grain Sorghum

The 2020 2021 marketing year has recorded surging farm commodity prices due to increased foreign demand. Given the outstanding quality of the crops that American farmers produce, it's clear to see why buyers are interested. earlier this spring, the US grains council released their 20 2021 us sorghum quality report. The report provides international buyers unbiased information about our nation's sorghum crop; two-thirds produced here in Kansas for the second year in a row the average grade was above the requirements for us. Number one sorghum protein content and sorghum was up 8% year over year, with readings coming in at 11.2%. Nearly a full percentage point jump above last year's content. 100% of samples tested undetectable for tannins, which gives us sorghum a premium for high nutrient absorption in animal diets. The grains council intends to share the report globally, providing the latest information for end-users interested in understanding how us sorghum is uniquely positioned among other varieties. And that's perfect timing as farmers like you are heading out to the field to be in planning this year sorghum. To read through the brief report for yourself just visit grains.org. And to hear more about the work of the grains council, listened to CEO Ryan Legrand on last episode of The safe sorghum podcast wherever you choose to listen for Kansas grain sorghum. 

Grain sorghum is one of the most important cereal crops worldwide, and Kansas leads the nation in its production. Over the years organ has been either export it used an animal feed domestically or for other industrial uses. Recently it's used in the ethanol market has seen tremendous growth, with 30% of domestic sorghum typically going to ethanol production. Kansas grain sorghum is committed to sorghum research, market development, and education. Learn more at Ks grain sorghum.org.