The USDA reports the week ending June 18th was a mostly mixed week for U.S. export sales. The big bright spot was beef at more than 24,000 tons, up 52% from the four-week average, with significant sales to South Korea and Japan, along with a few other key export markets. Pork was down on the week at just over 24,000 tons, but a little bit above average, primarily headed to Mexico and China. Old crop corn and soybean export sales were below average, while soybean meal hit a marketing year low and rice and sorghum had net reductions.

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