WASHINGTON, DC (RFD NEWS) — U.S. grain inspections improved this week, with corn and soybeans leading movement as export demand stayed active across major shipping channels.
Corn inspections reached 66.9 million bushels, up slightly from the previous week and well ahead of a year ago. Soybean inspections totaled 40.5 million bushels, also higher week to week, though still below last year’s pace. Wheat inspections improved to 16.8 million bushels, while sorghum reached 7.2 million bushels.
The stronger movement was supported by active shipping through the Gulf and Pacific Northwest. The Mississippi River system continued to handle the bulk of corn and soybean traffic, keeping export channels moving at a solid pace.
China remained a key part of the story with soybean shipments totaling roughly 24.3 million bushels for the week. China also accounted for a notable share of the sorghum movement, underscoring its ongoing role in feed-grain demand.
The latest inspection totals resulted in firmer corn demand, better wheat movement, and continued dependence on China for soybeans.
