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Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger Scrutinized

Published Yesterday

A proposed transcontinental railroad merger is raising questions about the impact of further consolidation on agricultural shippers. Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek said transportation is essential to connecting agricultural production with customers. “For farmers to be profitable, whether…

Competition Questions Loom Over Proposed Rail Merger

Published January 4, 2026

The pending merger between Union Pacific Railroad and Norfolk Southern Railway still has hurdles to clear before being finalized. "The Surface Transportation Board has to review and ultimately decide on the merger, and that's expected to be at the earliest…

Nation’s First Seamless East–West Rail Network Moves Closer to Reality

Published November 20, 2025

Shareholders have overwhelmingly approved a merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Railway. Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek says this union would create the first coast-to-coast, seamless railway in the country. "It's essentially being able to create this…

12 Million Tons in 2 Months ‘is Doable’

Published November 7, 2025

The U.S. and China have reached a trade deal, but Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek says it won't mean much if it isn't specific or enforceable. "Having some degree of specificity, that's important." The deal calls for China…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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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Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger Scrutinized

Competition Questions Loom Over Proposed Rail Merger

Nation’s First Seamless East–West Rail Network Moves Closer to Reality

12 Million Tons in 2 Months ‘is Doable’

Shipping Fee Hike May Threaten American Ag Exports

Concerns Grow Over China’s Influence on Panama Canal Operations

U.S. Grain Markets Face Uncertainty

Steenhoek: Reliability is Key for Soy Transport

From Flooding to Drought

One Extreme to Another

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