Sorghum Exports to China Surge as Stocks Tighten

Apr 13, 2015

U.S. sorghum exports for the 2014/15 marketing year are projected to reach record-high volumes and are boosted by 50 million bushels this month to 350 million. The export forecast is raised despite lower-than-anticipated March 1 sorghum stocks, as reported in the March 31 Grain Stocks report. In Texas, where producers intend to expand sorghum plantings in 2015, a significant volume of new crop sorghum is expected to be mature, harvested, and available for shipment prior to the September 1 start of the new marketing year. This augmentation will relieve tight old-crop supplies and supports continued exports of sorghum to China in the June-August quarter. March 1 U.S. corn stocks were higher than expected; reducing projected feed and residual use by 50 million bushels for 2014/15; however, the projected season-average farm price for corn is unchanged at the midpoint of $3.70 per bushel.

This month, projected 2014/15 world coarse grain production, consumption, trade, and ending stocks are increased. Production and consumption are boosted dramatically for Sudan, accounting for much of the increase in global output and use. Argentina’s corn production and exports are also increased

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Video: Shearing Delay Leads To Kingston 4H Sheep Show!

What started as a disappointment turned into a day full of surprises, fun, and celebration as we leave Ewetopia Farms behind and head out to the Kingston Fair to watch the 4H sheep show

Today’s vlog was supposed to be another sheep shearing day here at Ewetopia Farms, but when our shearer had to cancel, we suddenly found ourselves with an unexpected free day. Lucky for us, the Kingston Fair was happening — and some of our own sheep (and friends) were competing!

We brought along our shearing helper and headed to the fairgrounds to cheer on the 4H kids and see how our sheep did in the show. From last-minute preparations and sheep showmanship to market lamb competitions and ewe classes, we take you behind the scenes of what it’s really like at a country fair.

We couldn’t be prouder — our girls walked away with wins in both showmanship and breeding ewe classes! Afterwards, we toured the fair, met a beekeeper with fascinating insights, admired other livestock shows, and wrapped up the evening with motocross stunts and a demolition derby!

Sometimes farm life throws curveballs — but today, it gave us the chance to celebrate community, our sheep, and the next generation of shepherds.