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Transportation Woes Continue

Published January 12, 2023

From railways to rivers, transportation methods in 2022 have been challenging. Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek says agriculture isn’t able to absorb increased transportation costs without farmers feeling their margins tighten. "Agriculture doesn't have exorbitant profit margins or…

Trains Continue to Roll

Published December 2, 2022

Commodity and agriculture groups are applauding Congress’ action to avert a rail strike. Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek is pleased, but would have liked the railroads and unions to reach a deal on their own. "We were at…

Transporation Issues Ripple Effect

Published October 21, 2022

Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek says transportation challenges will impact the entire grain industry. "It's not just about growing a crop and having demand for it. You need to have effective connectivity between supply and demand. That's what…

One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

Published October 21, 2022

A major union rejected the tentative contract agreement with the railroads, renewing the risk of a rail strike. "It's not like our rail system was operating full throttle before, but we were hoping to see rail service improve during this…

Labor Dispute Threatens Rail Movement

Published August 19, 2022

Members of the Presidential Emergency Board have made recommendations to resolve a dispute between U.S. railroads and railroad unions. The two sides have 30 days to accept the recommendations or reach a different agreement. If an agreement isn’t reached, workers…

Checking the Numbers

Published June 27, 2022

According to Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek, a farmer could save 95 cents per day on diesel costs, depending on usage, under President Biden’s gas tax holiday plan. That comes to about $85 for just the federal taxes…

Unpredictable Supply Chain

Published March 23, 2022

According to Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek, predictability is often viewed as more important than affordability and speed of transit for the supply chain. With fertilizer shipments being a concern for spring, Steenhoek says the supply chain’s 'just…

Improvements Will Be Made to Lock 25 on Mississippi River

Published January 23, 2022

Funding to complete improvements to Lock and Dam 25 was included in the infrastructure bill that passed in November. Soybean Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek says this is a big win for agriculture. "Agriculture's been pining for a number…

Top Story #8: Infrastructure Bill Signed Into Law

Published December 30, 2021

In November, Congress passed a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package and then, President Biden signed it into law. For years, lawmakers talked about passing an infrastructure bill, but failed to reach an agreement on the price. This year, lawmakers pushed…

Think Global

Published November 8, 2021

According to Soy Transportation Coalition President Mike Steenhoek, Rural America will benefit from the investment for roads and bridges in the infrastructure bill. The investment in ports and waterways will also benefit agriculture. "When you represent the soybean industry where…

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Transportation Woes Continue

Trains Continue to Roll

Transporation Issues Ripple Effect

One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

Labor Dispute Threatens Rail Movement

Checking the Numbers

Unpredictable Supply Chain

Improvements Will Be Made to Lock 25 on Mississippi River

Top Story #8: Infrastructure Bill Signed Into Law

Think Global

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