USDA’s Nov. WASDE and production updates yielded increases in corn and bean production; however, corn carryout fell short of expectations while soybean carryout was pegged 8 million bu. higher than the average estimate.
Weekly export inspections for week ended Nov. 3 revealed soybean inspections notably above the top-end estimate of 2.5 MMT, while corn and wheat each fell short of low-end expectations for the week.
Weekly export sales for week ended Oct. 27 reported corn, soybeans, and wheat on the lower end of estimated ranges. Soybeans export sales remain marginally ahead of last year, while corn persistently lags by over 50%.
Weekly export inspections for week ended Oct. 27 were delayed this morning due to technical issues, but revealed figures for corn, soybeans, and wheat all within expected ranges with soybeans near the top end.
Weekly export sales for week ended Oct. 20 revealed a continuance of lackluster corn export sales, while soybeans remain steady, maintaining a pace slightly ahead of last year. Wheat topped expectations by over 80 MT.
Weekly export inspections for week ended Oct. 20 revealed another week of sizable soybean inspections, at nearly 3 MMT, while wheat fell short of the expected range of 200,000-500,000 MT, and corn was as expected.
Weekly export sales for week ended Oct. 13 revealed soybean sales over 2 MMT, while corn fell within pre-report estimates, but continues to lag last year’s pace by over 50%. Wheat missed low-end expectations by 30 MT.
Weekly export inspections for week ended Oct. 13 reported a notable figure for soybeans, however the current pace is falling considerably behind last year’s. Wheat inspections fell short, with corn just above low range.
After the Bell | Oct. 14, 2022
Weekly export sales through week ended Oct. 6 revealed corn below expectations for the second straight week, with beans, wheat on the low end of pre-report estimates. However, bean sales continue to outpace last year.

Hillari Mason