Articles tagged under: Mike Steenhoek
Transportation Challenges for Grain Shippers
Published September 8, 2021
The recovery is continuing on the Lower Mississippi River in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida. River traffic is slowly opening up. Export loadings remain light which is likely influencing basis levels on the river system. "It is an important reminder…Infrastructure Proposal Talks Bring Cautious Optimism for Ag
Published March 24, 2021
More details about the infrastructure proposal and what it means for agriculture are expected to unfold in the next few weeks. "Roads and bridges need to be improved," said Mike Steenhoek, executive director, Soy Transportation Coalition. "Our port system for…Infrastructure Investments On the Wish List
Published April 9, 2020
The immediate focus of the government is on emergency measures to battle coronavirus, but once the attention turns to rebuilding the economy, infrastructure could be a priority. "We're going to be turning our attention to long-term wellness. The temptation will…River Locks and Dams Upgrades Happening
Published February 28, 2020
Several locks and dams are on the Illinois and Ohio Rivers are scheduled to be upgraded this year. The inland waterways have been in need of repair and modernization for years. Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek says that…Lower Mississippi River Shipping Channel Deepens
Published February 12, 2020
The Army Corps of Engineers and Congress approved deepening the shipping channel on the lower Mississippi River from Baton Rouge to the Gulf from 45 feet to a new depth of 50 feet. Soy Transportation Coalition President and CEO Mike…Improving Inland Waterways Could Be a Way to Enhance Competitiveness
Published August 30, 2019
U.S. soybean farmers are asking the federal government to maintain and improve inland waterways. Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek says the lower Mississippi is the focus. "China is willing to take steps to invest in channel deepening in…Agriculture Encouraged by Start of Infrastructure Discussions
Published May 1, 2019
Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek is encouraged Congressional lawmakers are having a productive discussion on infrastructure. "The two sides weren't sitting down and meeting to discuss. It's clearly a first step. No one is popping the champagne yet."…Flooding to Impact Fertilizer Movement North
Published March 21, 2019
Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek says flooding on the nation’s inland waterways not only impact barge transportation to the ports, but it also movement of fertilizer products north. "April is typically the busiest month of the year for…Infrastructure Project Delays Expected in Washington D.C.
Published March 1, 2019
Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek says all the distractions in Washington D.C. doesn’t bode well for getting infrastructure projects done."What that should do is further motivate us within agriculture to say we insist on this happening," says Steenhoek.…