US grain exports increased

US Department of Agriculture inspections are a key measure of pending export shipments because they are required for every outgoing grain cargo.
US Department of Agriculture inspections
inspections jumped to 2.56 million metric tonnes in the week ending 2 October, a 32% increase on the prior week and a 16% jump on the same week of 2013, according to the agency’s weekly Grain Transportation Report. This time of year, US grain exports are a key seasonal cargo for bulkers up to panamax in size.
All three major grains – corn, wheat and soybeans – saw an increase.
US Department of Agriculture inspections  in the Mississippi Gulf region grew by 39% while the Pacific Northwest saw a 32% jump.US Department of Agriculture reported that the corn and soybean harvests have suffered delays because of above-average rain the so-called Corn Belt. The excessive rainfall has not caused significant delays for barge traffic. River levels are above average, but have been well below flood stage.