In the 2023–24 season, U.S. corn exports experienced a notable dip, with sales totaling just 325,500 metric tons for the week ending April 4, according to USDA reports. This represented a significant decline, with a 66% drop from the previous week and a 72% decrease compared to the average of the previous four weeks. The […]
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