U.S. Grains Council Celebrates First Bulk Shipment of American Sorghum to China
A shipment of 60,000 metric tons of U.S. sorghum arrived in China Oct. 18, marking a major step forward in the U.S.-China agricultural trade relationship, according to the U.S. Grains Council. The shipment, which will be used for animal feed,…
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"demonstrates the continuing modernization of China's feed industry," a press release said. "The Council believes U.S. sorghum has significant potential to become a regular feed ingredient in China," said the group's director in China. "Sorghum imports from the United States can help keep food prices low and improve China's overall food security." Chinese corn import restrictions may mean the country will look to a wider variety of feed options, including sorghum, the association said.