Friday Footnotes: An Export Rundown

January 30, 2026

Grain and soybean exports have been a focus of conversation for the past year both inside agriculture and out. From dire forecasts of demand destruction to promises of the best trade deals farmers have ever seen, the amount of grain leaving the country has been a hot topic.

This week, I want to take a close look at corn, wheat, and soybeans by digging into their current export pace. We’ll also discuss grain flow around the world and what could influence movement in the months ahead.