U.S. soybean export inspections increased last week, although the pace continues trailing year-ago levels. USDA says nearly 673,000 metric tons of soybeans were inspected for export during the week ending September tenth. That's up from approximately 465,000 tons the previous week, but below 823,000 tons during the comparable week last year.

Corn inspections declined to 1.53 million metric tons, down from 1.67 million a week earlier. Wheat inspections improved to nearly 457,000 tons, but also remained below last year's pace. Since the new soybean marketing year began September first, approximately 915,000 metric tons have been inspected for export. That's down from 1.09 million tons during the same period last year. So soybean shipments improved week-to-week, but U.S. export inspections remain behind last year's early pace.

By: NATHAN STUEDLEU.S. soybean export inspections increased last week, although the pace continues trailing year-ago levels. USDA says nearly 673,000 metric tons of soybeans were inspected for export during the week ending September tenth. That's up from approximately 465,000 tons the previous week, but below 823,000 tons during the comparable week last year.Corn inspections declined to 1.53 million metric tons, down from 1.67 million a week earlier. Wheat inspections improved to nearly 457,000 tons, but also remained below last year's pace. Since the new soybean marketing year began September first, approximately 915,000 metric tons have been inspected for export. That's down from 1.09 million tons during the same period last year. So soybean shipments improved week-to-week, but U.S. export inspections remain behind last year's early pace.

Soybean export inspections improve