Corn Exports Up 5 Percent

Corn exports are up 5 percent from last week, according to the most recent U.S. Export report from the USDA. They are also up 2 percent from the four-week average.

Corn exports rose to 818,100 MT over last week. Leading importers of U.S. corn were Japan (341,900 MT), Mexico (279,500 MT), South Korea (89,800 MT), Cuba (26,100 MT), Venezuela (22,000 MT), and Colombia (20,700 MT).

Corn futures opened down 2 cents as the market takes a breather after the February run up in prices.