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Articles tagged under: Mike Steenhoek

Shipping Fee Hike May Threaten American Ag Exports

Published April 2, 2025

Proposed port fees for China-built vessels have implications for American agriculture. "One proposal by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative relates to fees that would be imposed on any kind of shipment coming into the United States, whether the…
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Steenhoek Receives USB Award

Published March 5, 2025

Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek has received the prestigious Tom Oswald Legacy Award from the United Soybean Board. Steenhoek was honored for his work to improve infrastructure to move soybeans and soy products by rail, river, road and…
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Concerns Grow Over China’s Influence on Panama Canal Operations

Published January 30, 2025

Concerns over the Panama Canal have risen, particularly China’s influence on its operations. Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek said the discussions revolve around the Carter-Torrijos Treaty. "One of the major elements of the treaty is that the Panama…
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U.S. Grain Markets Face Uncertainty

Published December 27, 2024

With all the uncertainties facing U.S. grains markets in 2025, strong trade relations are more important than ever. "With soybeans, you consider the fact that over half of what's produced is exported and these markets took years to develop, we're…
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Steenhoek: Reliability is Key for Soy Transport

Published December 17, 2024

For Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek, reliability is the number one demand. "I would rather have a predictably good transportation system than a sporadically great transportation system. When you're talking about industries like agriculture and many others that…
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From Flooding to Drought

Published October 27, 2024

For the third year in a row, low water levels are affecting the transportation system. Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek is surprised after the wet conditions early in the season. "We had a considerable amount of precipitation throughout…
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One Extreme to Another

Published July 24, 2024

The flooding that occurred this year was vastly different from recent memory. “In 2022 and 2023, we had historically low water levels,” said Mike Steenhoek, executive director, Soy Transportation Coalition. The locks and dams closed due to high water have…
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Mississippi River Water Levels Restored by Recent Rains

Published May 16, 2024

Mississippi River levels are back to more normal depths after two years of shallow conditions. Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek says all the rain we’ve been getting has done wonders for the water levels in U.S. River systems.…
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No Quick Resolution Expected in Labor Dispute

Published May 16, 2024

With a potential rail strike on the horizon, the Canadian government has started researching the impact the work stoppage would have on its economy. "During that time, no strike or stoppage can occur until the result of that analysis is…
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Mississippi River Levels Stable For Now

Published April 15, 2024

While water levels are higher now than this time last year, the Mississippi River could still see issues if drought expands in the Midwest. Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek explains that while water levels have rebounded since last…
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