Articles tagged under: Mike Steenhoek

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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Baltimore Bridge Could Impact Broader Economy

Published April 1, 2024

A section of the Francis Scott Key Bridge at Baltimore fell after a container ship struck a pillar. At least six people remain unaccounted for. Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek says while the Port of Baltimore does not…

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Bridge Collapse Will Have Lingering Effect

Published March 27, 2024

A container ship collision with the Francis Scott Key Bridge at Baltimore put renewed focus on infrastructure. Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek said the Port of Baltimore does not handle a lot of agriculture products, but the shutdown…

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Supply Chain Fixes

Published February 15, 2024

The agricultural supply chain has suffered in recent years. "When over half of what is produced in the soybean industry is exported, we've got to have a transportation system that is cost-effective and reliable," explained Mike Steenhoek, executive director, Soy…

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Low Water Impacts Supply Chain Around the Globe

Published December 24, 2023

The Soy Transportation Coalition board of directors met in Central America and got a firsthand look at the drought's impact on shipping. A total of 600 million bushels of soybeans traveled through the Panama Canal last year bound for Asian…

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Transportation Headaches Continue

Published October 24, 2023

Workers at 13 Canadian locks along the St. Lawrence Seaway are on strike. Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek described it as just one more transportation route that’s closed to farmers. "With all of the supply chain challenges we've…

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Mississippi River-A Bad Sequel

Published September 6, 2023

Current water levels of the Mississippi River are cause for concern once again this year. Barge companies have announced restrictions on the volume of freight they will load onto vessels. Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek says it’s an…

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Whiplash River Levels

Published July 7, 2023

The water levels on the Mississippi River are going through whiplash since fall after the rapid rise from the runoff this spring. "When that snow melted it was disproportionately fed into our streams and rivers," said Mike Steenhoek, executive director,…

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