(NAFB.com) – U.S. export demand for key crops showed mixed signals in the latest weekly report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, with shipments of corn, soybeans, and wheat all dropping more than 20 percent week-over-week, even as some sales improved. Corn sales were a bright spot, rising to 1.597 million metric tons, up 21 percent from the previous week, while wheat sales for the upcoming marketing year also jumped sharply. However, soybean sales fell 29 percent, reflecting softer global demand. Exports told a different story, with corn shipments down 18 percent, soybeans falling 21 percent, and wheat declining 22 percent week-over-week. Still, demand from key buyers like Mexico, China, and Indonesia remains steady. While the short-term dip in exports may pressure prices, stronger corn and wheat sales suggest underlying demand remains intact, an encouraging sign for U.S. farmers relying on global markets for long-term stability.