Drop in US corn & wheat inspections reported

Sep 24, 2024
By Farms.com

USDA reveals decline in weekly grain export checks

The latest USDA grain export inspections report highlights a downturn in weekly inspections of U.S. corn and wheat, signaling a temporary dip in export activities.

For the week ending September 12, corn inspections reached 521,118 metric tons and wheat inspections amounted to 556,901 tons, both marking declines from the previous week’s figures.

Despite this week's decrease, wheat continues to perform strongly on a yearly basis, currently up 34% with inspections totaling 6.9 million tons, which overshadows last year’s 5.2 million tons during the same period.

On the other hand, corn and soybean inspections are not keeping pace with the previous year, showing declines of 24% and 16% respectively.

In contrast, soybean shipments have increased this week to 401,287 tons, up from 365,003 tons last week. This suggests a mixed response in the grain markets, which is further reflected in the performance of grain futures.

Opening trading this week, CBOT grain futures saw increases across the board, with corn up 2%, soybeans up 2.1%, and wheat rising 2.2%.

These market movements are crucial for stakeholders tracking the pulse of U.S. agricultural exports, providing insights into both immediate trends and broader market health.

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