LUBBOCK, TEXAS (RFD NEWS) — U.S. sorghum quality remained strong in the 2025/26 marketing year, with the crop meeting U.S. No. 1 grade standards for the seventh consecutive year — reinforcing its reliability in global feed and grain markets.
According to the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council, the annual Sorghum Harvest Quality Report showed the crop exceeded minimum grading requirements across key quality measures. The report is based on 102 samples collected from major export regions and analyzed to reflect aggregate national quality.
Quality metrics remained consistent. Total damage averaged just 0.1 percent, with no heat damage detected. Protein levels came in at 11.6 percent, starch at 72.8 percent, and oil content at 3.5 percent. Tannins — a key concern for some buyers — were again absent from all samples.
Strong and consistent quality supports U.S. sorghum’s position in export markets, particularly as buyers look for predictable feed grain supplies.
The report also highlights the role of standardized testing and transparency in maintaining confidence among international customers.
Farm-Level Takeaway: Consistent sorghum quality supports strong export demand potential.
Tony St. James, RFD NEWS Markets Specialist
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