The USDA says corn export sales were strong during the week ending October 22nd, while the pace for soybeans pulled back. Weekly corn exports topped 2 million tons, mainly to unknown destinations and Mexico, and while soybeans were above 1.6 million tons, primarily to China and Mexico, sales were below the four-week average. China also bought U.S. wheat, sorghum, and cotton, but canceled on previously purchased U.S. soybean meal. Meat sales were lower than average, with China, Japan, and South Korea leading the way for beef and Mexico, Japan, and South Korea taking the top spots in pork.

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