WASHINGTON, D.C. (RFD-TV) — U.S. grain inspections moved lower last week as soybean and corn volumes eased from earlier peaks, signaling mixed export demand heading into December. Total inspected grain reached 117.8 million bushels (2.98 MMT), down from the prior week but slightly above last year.
Corn led all commodities at 64.2 million bushels (1.63 MMT), a noticeable week-over-week decline but still well ahead of last year’s pace. Soybean inspections totaled 29.3 million bushels (799,042 MT), sharply lower than the previous week as Gulf loadings slowed. Wheat shipments reached 17.4 million bushels (474,530 MT), supported by strong Pacific Northwest movement. Sorghum posted 2.9 million bushels (74,300 MT), with Mexico and Asian buyers maintaining steady interest.
Regionally, Gulf ports handled the bulk of corn and soybean traffic, while the Pacific Northwest dominated wheat — especially hard red spring and soft white classes. Interior loadings remained important for Mexico, Taiwan, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Year-to-date, corn inspections are running well above last season, wheat is modestly higher, and soybeans are still below 2024 as river logistics and global competition shape flows.
Looking ahead, exporters expect soybean volumes to firm as river levels improve and Asian demand stabilizes.
Farm-Level Takeaway: Corn exports remain strong, while soybeans and wheat shift week to week on river conditions and global demand.
Tony St. James, RFD-TV Markets Specialist
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