The USDA's export sales report for October 7th shows an increase in pork sales by 9% from the average, with Japan, Mexico, and China as the leading buyers. Beef sales remained at the recent pace, with Japan, China, and South Korea as the leading buyers. Corn and soybean export sales both exceeded a million tons for the second consecutive week. Wheat sales were up significantly from the four-week average, with the Philippines and Mexico as the leading buyers. Pork sales to Japan were 2% higher than the previous week, but 2% lower than the four-week average, mostly to Mexico, China, and South Korea.