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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 transport demand stays strong amid fuel volatility

Record corn harvest and elevated stocks drive transportation volumes across U.S. despite rising diesel costs and geopolitical tensions.

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

UP and NS add customer protections to rail merger

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern expand commitments in response to Surface Transportation Board request.

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Grain Trade & Export

Grain rail traffic holds steady in July

U.S. grain shipments by rail remained flat while barge movements increased and diesel prices jumped nearly 18 cents, according to federal data released this week.

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Grain Trade & Export

US wheat exports jump 52% in latest week

Strong demand from Bangladesh, Mexico and South Korea drives grain shipments higher while corn sales show mixed results.

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What better rail ETAs mean for grain shipments

TransmetriQ’s Andy Adams discusses turning rail transportation from guesswork into predictable supply chain operations.

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Bulk grain shipping rates surge in second quarter

Ocean freight costs for grain shipments climbed sharply from April through June, driven by strong commodity movements and rising fuel prices.

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Cooperative Ventures backs barge tech startup

Cooperative Ventures has invested in OpenTug to improve marine logistics for agricultural supply chains.

Business & Markets

CSX reports record revenue in second quarter

The railroad operator posted net earnings of $1 billion as volume increased 6% across markets.

Northern wheat rail rates rise in 2026/27

BNSF and CPKC announce varied increases across origins as production shifts continue in the Northern Plains and Pacific Northwest.

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Grain Facility Renovations & Builds

Canada launches Vancouver port expansion strategy

The government partners with Vancouver Fraser Port Authority to double non-U.S. exports by 2035 through infrastructure improvements and environmental protections.

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Barge grain shipments jump 21% to 669,200 tons

Barge traffic increased from the previous week and last year, while rail carloads dropped 11% during the holiday week ending July 4.

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Legislative News

Senate committee passes water infrastructure bill

The bipartisan legislation authorizes 61 feasibility studies and 15 construction projects for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

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