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: any of an economically important genus (Sorghum) of Old World tropical grasses similar to corn in habit but with the spikelets in pairs on a hairy rachis
especially
: any of various cultivars (such as grain sorghum or sorgo) derived from a wild form (S. bicolor synonym S. vulgare)
2
: syrup from the juice of a sorgo that resembles cane syrup
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In response, Beijing announced 15% tariffs on imports of American chicken, wheat, corn and cotton, as well as 10% on sorghum, soybeans, pork, beef, aquatic products, fruits, vegetables, and dairy products.
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Charlie Campbell, TIME, 5 Mar. 2025
The new Chinese levies, which take effect on March 10, include a 15% tariff on chicken, wheat, corn and cotton and a 10% tariff on sorghum, soybeans, pork, beef, fruits, vegetables and dairy and fish products.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 4 Mar. 2025
The country also added 15% tariffs on chicken, wheat, corn, and cotton, and 10% on sorghum, soybeans, pork, beef, seafood, fruits, vegetables, and dairy that start March 10, 2025.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
His elevators are full of milo – also known as sorghum – and if it’s not sold and there’s a bumper crop of wheat coming in this summer, the co-op may have to get creative with its storage, Barnes says.
—Shimon Prokupecz, CNN, 27 Feb. 2025
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Charlie Campbell, TIME, 5 Mar. 2025
The new Chinese levies, which take effect on March 10, include a 15% tariff on chicken, wheat, corn and cotton and a 10% tariff on sorghum, soybeans, pork, beef, fruits, vegetables and dairy and fish products.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 4 Mar. 2025
The country also added 15% tariffs on chicken, wheat, corn, and cotton, and 10% on sorghum, soybeans, pork, beef, seafood, fruits, vegetables, and dairy that start March 10, 2025.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
His elevators are full of milo – also known as sorghum – and if it’s not sold and there’s a bumper crop of wheat coming in this summer, the co-op may have to get creative with its storage, Barnes says.
—Shimon Prokupecz, CNN, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Sorghum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sorghum. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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sorghum
noun
sor·ghum
ˈsȯr-gəm 
1
: any of a genus of Old World tropical grasses that look like corn
especially
: one cultivated for grain, forage, or syrup
2
: syrup made from a sorghum
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