Beef and pork export sales were better than expected.

Weekly beef export sales came to 13,702 tonnes last week. This was positive at +52% vs. last year. Year to date sales are -1% vs. last year. Sales are next to USDA's current goal of -2%.

Weekly pork export sales came to 50,627 tonnes last week. This was +140% vs. last year. It was also the third best sale of the year. Year to date sales are +6% vs. last year. Sales are next to USDA's current goal of +5%.