Articles tagged under: PNW
Freight Rates Surge Higher
Published July 1, 2021
Ocean freight rates have exploded since the beginning of the year. The rate from the Pacific Northwest to Japan was $43 per metric ton in late June. That’s 76 percent more than at the start of the year and 110…Corn Basis Strengthens As Supplies Tighten in Northern Plains
Published April 16, 2021
Basis levels for nearby corn delivery are strengthening as corn supplies tighten. Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn says the PNW market is forcing ethanol plants to compete for corn. "We used to see ethanol plants be…China Could Be Buying Soybeans “Under the Radar”
Published January 1, 2019
China may be purchasing U.S. soybeans under the radar. Brock and Associates President Richard Brock explains it could be part of the strategy. "I think they'll start releasing the information on exports soon," says Brock. "The other thing we look…