Logistics: Page 2

Rural bulk trucking model under growing strain

Jared Flinn, co-founder of BulkLoads, reveals the mounting pressures and financial forces threatening the small carriers that keep ag supply chains moving.

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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.

Thermal Performance and Gearbox Selection for Grain Handling Applications

Grain Facility Renovations & Builds

Virginia approves $750,000 rail grant for poultry cooperative grain facility

The funding will help double railcar usage to 1,000 cars annually and reduce truck traffic by an estimated 1,700 trips/year.

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Feed Mill Renovations & Builds

Wayne-Sanderson Farms’ mill modernization fuels River Valley growth

With advanced technology and upgraded production power, the new Danville, Arkansas, feed mill drives opportunities for local farms.

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Grain rail shipments surge 31% above last year's levels

Higher year-over-year volumes continue despite slight weekly decline in carloads.

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USDA reports strong export sales with corn and soybeans leading demand

Weekly soybean purchases from China still lag behind last year's numbers.

Soybean field at golden hour, sunlight filtering through ripening seed pods

Railinc launches new applications for rail routing

Developed with industry stakeholders, the Rail Industry Geographic Information System Network centralizes critical rail insights.

Grain Facility Renovations & Builds

TGM investment boosts rail speed in central Illinois

Neoga facility expansion boosts dumping and rail capacity, reducing bottlenecks and improving grain marketing efficiency.

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Food technology group launches open-source traceability tool

New system reduces development time by 60% while improving supply chain data exchange.

Feed Milling Equipment

GPS technology enhances accuracy in feed delivery

Location matching systems help feed mills prevent costly errors and improve record-keeping.

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5V breaks ground on grain receiving facility in Texas

The 5V partnership launches a major rail-connected grain project aimed at supporting cattle feeding and local economies.

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Feed Mill of the Future

New logistics systems offer an edge in volatile feed and grain markets

Navigate market chaos with intelligent transportation management solutions.

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Business & Markets

Longshoremen and Maritime Alliance reach tentative six-year contract agreement

Deal averts potential East and Gulf Coast port shutdowns, NGFA applauds compromise.

Bollard Port Over Water

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