Positive meat export sales reported.

Beef export sales of 14,006 tonnes were reported. This was +151% from last year. We will point out last year in this week was a low number. Year to date bookings are -10% from last year. That is still below USDA’s whole-year goal of -8%.

Pork export sales of 36,405 tonnes were positive at +65% from last year. Our year to date pace is +6% vs. last year. That is next to USDA's current view of +4%.