The Soviet Union purchased more corn.
- Share via
The Soviet Union has bought an additional 193,000 metric tons of corn--about 7.7 million bushels--for delivery through Sept. 30, the Agriculture Department said. Agriculture Secretary John R. Block said the latest purchase raised U.S. wheat and corn sales to the Soviet Union to a record level. Officials said the latest sale was reported to the department by private exporters, as required by law. No prices or other details were disclosed in the announcement.
Sign up for Essential California
The most important California stories and recommendations in your inbox every morning.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
