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Study reveals shifting grain transportation patterns to feed-deficit Southeast

Feed & Grain Staff

June 19, 2025

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Grain shipments decline across transportation modes

Rail carloads drop 10% while barge movements fall 22% in mid-August.

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USDA launches new dashboard for grain rail exports to Mexico

Interactive tool provides tariff rate data and visualizations to support U.S. grain competitiveness in key export market.

US grain rail shipments surge 33% despite weekly decline

Barge movements and ocean vessel loadings also show strong year-over-year gains while railcar prices trend lower.

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Grain exporters seek clarity on new U.S. shipbuilding policies [Video]

The NAEGA's Alejandra Castillo discusses the newly proposed USTR fees' and their impact on grain shipping costs.

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BNSF cuts soybean rail rates to southern markets

Three family members killed in blast that officials link to combustible dust at wood pellet facility.

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US grain rail shipments rise 9 percent over previous year

Increases seen across multiple transportation modes as barge movements jump 25 percent year-over-year.

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BNSF Railway opens new intermodal facility in Salt Lake City

Public-private partnership aims to strengthen supply chains and boost Utah’s position in global logistics network.

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Ocean freight rates for grain remain below previous year

Q2 shipping costs stable quarter-to-quarter but significantly lower than 2024 levels as China’s import patterns influence global maritime market.

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Grain transportation sees surge in barge movements despite rail decline

Weekly USDA report shows 28% year-over-year increase in barged grain while rail shipments drop from previous week.

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Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern announce merger

Rail consolidation would create first transcontinental railroad, affecting 3.2 million annual grain shipments.

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Grain transportation surges across all modes as harvest season advances

Rail carloads jump 21% while barge movements soar 131% year-over-year.

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US-Indonesia trade deal eliminates tariffs on grain exports

Agreement removes barriers for DDGS and other feed ingredients, potentially expanding $299 million market for American producers.

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