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Grain Trade & Export

Record grain stocks drive transport demand

High inventory levels across major producing states signal continued strength in rail and barge shipments through summer.

Brand Insights

Thermal Performance and Gearbox Selection for Grain Handling Applications

SEW-EURODRIVE, Inc.

SEW-EURODRIVE’s Austin Burdette discusses heat challenges in grain handling gearboxes and how proper thermal management can reduce downtime and extend equipment life. 

Commodities

Mixed drought conditions across grain belt

Heavy rains brought relief to some agricultural regions this week while dry conditions worsened drought in key grain-producing states.

Commodities

Report shows US farmers pay more for inputs than Brazil

New analysis shows American corn growers face price premiums averaging 68% for seed and often double for crop protection products.

Commodities

Soybean crushing rises 5% from year earlier

U.S. processors crushed 6.39 million tons of soybeans in May 2026, producing 2.47 billion pounds of crude oil.

Business & Markets

Patches of severe drought persist across Midwest, despite rain

Torrential rainfall brought relief to southern Midwest while High Plains saw patchy improvements amid continued struggles for rangeland and pastures.

Commodities

Rough rice stocks rise 7% from last year

National inventory reaches 74.8 million hundredweight on June 1, driven by long grain varieties.

Company News

SatYield adds agribusiness veteran Greg Estep to team

Commodities

Soybean acreage up 5% from 2025

Corn planted area falls to 95.3 million acres, down 3% from 2025 levels.

Commodities

Corn stocks climb 14% from year earlier

U.S. grain inventories rose across major crops on, with corn leading gains while sorghum stocks fell sharply.

Commodities

Corn, soybean exports fall in weekly report

Soybean shipments hit marketing-year low while corn exports drop 17 percent from previous week.

Commodities

Midwest crops fare well amid variable drought

Favorable moisture supported corn and soybeans, while High Plains wheat struggled with late-arriving rain and ongoing dry conditions.

Transportation

Rail grain carloads jump 17% from last year

U.S. Class I railroads originated 28,942 grain carloads during the week ending June 13, while barge movements fell 29% year-over-year.

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