U.S. corn and wheat exports continue to show strong momentum, while soybean shipments remain well behind last year’s pace, according to the latest weekly export inspections report from USDA.
For the week ending March 5, corn inspections totaled 59.7 million bushels, soybeans reached 32.3 million bushels, and wheat inspections came in at 18.2 million bushels. Corn exports remain a standout for the 2025 to 2026 marketing year, with inspections now totaling 1.622 billion bushels. That is up 42 percent from a year ago and running ahead of the USDA’s projected pace. Wheat exports are also performing well, with inspections reaching 703 million bushels so far this marketing year, up 20 percent from last year. Soybeans continue to lag, with total inspections at 995 million bushels, down 30 percent compared to a year ago. Strong competition from South American supplies, particularly Brazil, continues to pressure U.S. soybean exports as global buyers turn to lower-priced alternatives.
