Top Grain Transportation Issues as Harvest Begins
Rail service concerns, tight barge supply problematic for grain shippers heading into harvest
PEXELS
Legislation Boosts Ag Export Promotion Programs
CREAATE Act would double export promotion funding, which has not changed since 2002
PIXABAY
Illinois Soybean Association Signs MOU with Taiwan
Taiwan is 7th largest market for U.S. ag exports
PIXABAY
AGP Port Expansion Receives $900,000 from Soybean Farmers
Expansion, redevelopment project will double amount of soybean meal exported from Washington terminal
Photo courtesy of the Soy Transportation Coalition
China to Cut Soybean Meal in Livestock Feed
Reduction is aimed at ensuring China's food security amid uncertain external supplies
Report: Russian Invasion Impacting Ukraine Grain Storage Capacity
Report notes intentional destruction of such facilities may constitute a war crime
PIXABAY
U.S. Railroad Strike Averted with Tentative Deal
Proposed deal now goes to the unions to be voted on
Photo courtesy of BNSF
Railways to Stop Grain Shipments Ahead of Potential Shutdown
Norfolk Southern to halt unit trains of bulk commodities on Thursday
Brett Sayles | PEXELS
Grain Harvest Rail Strike Deadline Nears
NGFA: Economic damages across the food and agricultural supply chain would be swift and severe
Johannes Penio | PEXELS
Scoular Rebrands Freight Forwarding Business
Scoular Global Shipping was known as TSC Container Freight for over two decades
Image by Scoular
Low Carbon Fuels Seminar in Taiwan Highlights Ethanol
Seminar showed examples of ethanol use and its success in the United States
U.S. Grains Council
Nebraska Industrial Park Hunts for Soybean Crush Partner
Developer’s study shows that the area’s location and soybean production make this a low-risk opportunity.
Image by Julio César García from Pixabay
Will Record Canadian Grain Harvest Be Hindered by Rail Issues?
Last year, Canada's two major railways struggled to move its much smaller 2021 crop amid disruptions
Photo courtesy of CN Railway
Rail Carriers, 3 Labor Unions Reach Tentative Agreement
Nine other unions, representing approximately 130,000 workers, have yet to reach an agreement
PIXABAY
Ukrainian Grain Silos Hit by Russian Attack
Several major grain terminals in the port of Mykolaiv had already come under attack this summer
PIXABAY
USDA: FY 2023 Ag Exports Forecast Lower
Decrease is primarily driven by lower exports of cotton, beef and sorghum
Martin Damboldt | PEXELS
Ukraine Grain Exports Near Pre-War Levels
Ukraine is on track to export as much as 4 MMT of agricultural products in August
PIXABAY
Emergency Board Recommends Pay Increases to Keep Grain Trains Moving
Recommendations can help resolve ongoing contract dispute between major freight railroads and unions
PEXELS
Columbia Grain CEO: Snake River Dams are Top Wheat Export Gateway
Jeff Van Pevenage urges keeping the lower Snake River dams to lessen strain on already broken supply chains
PIXABAY
G3 Port Terminal Handles Record Grain Imports
Trois-Rivières, Québec facility is the only one on the Great Lakes – St. Lawrence Seaway System able to unload grain from large Panamax ships
Photo courtesy of G3
First Ukraine Grain Cargo Refused by Buyer
Two more grain ships leave Ukraine, bringing total to 12 under new deal
PIXABAY
10 Ukrainian Grain Ships Have Sailed Under Russian Deal
Around 243,000 tonnes of corn has been exported from Ukraine on seven ships so far
oqtave | BIGSTOCK
Three Grain Ships Leave Ukraine
Official: Could 'take months' for Ukrainian exports to reach prewar levels
oqtave | BIGSTOCK
POET Acquires Savannah Grain Transload Facility
Acquisition will include all equipment and real estate to operate the grain transload facility
PIXABAY
How Much Food, Grain Does the U.S. Produce? [Infographic]
The U.S. is a leading exporter of corn, rice, pig meat, soybeans, wheat and chicken
PIKTOCHART
Freight Shipping Act Aims to Improve Grain Rail Service
Supported by NGFA, the transportation bill was introduced in the House on Tuesday
Senate Passes Waterways Resources Development Act
Bill includes important provisions for modernizing the U.S. waterways infrastructure
PIXABAY
Ukraine Grain Ship Leaves Odesa
Russian bombing kills Ukrainian grain industry CEO
File photo | PIXABAY
CN Grain Plan Prepares for Rebounding Crop
Railway is adding rolling stock and locomotives, investing in network capacity, and recruiting crew members
Photo courtesy ofCN
Ukraine Hopes to Ship Grain Despite Russian Attack
Ukraine says grain exports will suffer if strikes continue
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Marketwatch: Oct, 04
US Corn Price Idx: ZCPAUS.CM
open: 6.6051
high: 6.6399
low: 6.4884
close: 6.5873
US Soybean Price Idx: ZSPAUS.CM
open: 13.162
high: 13.2623
low: 13.1144
close: 13.2414
US Hard Red Winter Wheat Price Idx: KEPAUS.CM
open: 9.6161
high: 9.6774
low: 9.4319
close: 9.4834
US Soft Red Winter Wheat Price Idx: ZWPAUS.CM
open: 8.9118
high: 8.949
low: 8.3891
close: 8.4178
