WASHINGTON, DC – 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 running 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 handling the bulk of corn and soybean traffic, keeping export channels moving at a solid pace.
China remained a key part of the story. Soybean shipments to China totaled roughly 24.3 million bushels for the week, and China also took a notable share of sorghum movement, underscoring its ongoing role in feed grain demand.
The latest inspection totals point to firm corn demand, better wheat movement, and continued dependence on China in soybeans as spring trade flows develop.
Farm-Level Takeaway: Strong exports continue supporting the grain demand outlook.