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Limited Barge Movement Raises Shipping Rates and Widens Basis

Published October 12, 2022

Water levels on the lower Mississippi River remain low, limiting channel depth and width restrictions. That’s causing shipping rates to increase and basis levels to widen along river terminals. According to the Soy Transportation Coalition, shipping a ton of soybeans…

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…

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…

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…

Soy Transportation Coalition Meets in Texas

Published February 26, 2020

Joel Scheurs represents Minnesota soybean farmers on the Soy Transportation Coalition, where he serves as vice chair. Rather than the barges we know today that move up and down the Mississippi, the STC learned about a new type of shipping…

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Limited Barge Movement Raises Shipping Rates and Widens Basis

Labor Dispute Threatens Rail Movement

Checking the Numbers

Unpredictable Supply Chain

Top Story #8: Infrastructure Bill Signed Into Law

Transportation Challenges for Grain Shippers

Infrastructure Proposal Talks Bring Cautious Optimism for Ag

Infrastructure Investments On the Wish List

River Locks and Dams Upgrades Happening

Soy Transportation Coalition Meets in Texas

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