U.S. Department of Agriculture export sales activity

WASHINGTON (Dow Jones) -- Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture the following export sales activity:- Export sales of 111,200 metric tons of corn for delivery to unknown destinations during the 2016-17 marketing year.- Export sales of 138,650 metric tons of wheat for delivery to unknown destinations. Of the total 92,650 metric tons is for delivery during the 2016-17 marketing year and 46,000 metric tons is for delivery during the 2017-18 marketing year.The marketing year for corn began Sept. 1.The marketing year for wheat begins June 1.USDA issues both daily and weekly export sales to the public.Exporters are required to report to the USDA any export sales activity of 100,000 metric tons or more of one commodity made in one day or quantities totaling 200,000 tons or more in any reporting period to one destination, by 2 p.m. CT on the next business day. Export sales of less than these quantities must be reported to USDA on a weekly basis.(BAS)