Private exporters reported to USDA the following activity:

• Export sales of 133,200 metric tons (MT) of wheat for delivery to unknown destinations, during the 2011-12 marketing year. Of the total, 70,700 MT is hard red winter, 36,100 MT is soft white, and 26,400 MT is hard red spring wheat; and

• Export sales of 170,200 MT of corn for delivery to Mexico during the 2011-12 marketing year.

The marketing year for wheat began on June 1 and corn began Sept. 1.

USDA issues both daily and weekly export sales reports to the public. Exporters are required to report to USDA any export sales activity of 100,000 MT or more of one commodity, made in one day or quantities totaling 200,000 MT or more in any reporting period, to one destination, by 3:00 p.m. Eastern time on the next business day following the sale. Export sales of less than these quantities must be reported to USDA on a weekly basis.

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