Articles tagged under: supply chain
Taking Steps to Ease Supply Chain Disruptions
Published January 10, 2022
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack addressed the current supply chain disruptions during his address to the American Farm Bureau Federation. "There's a lot of reasons why we're faced with the current dilemma and in a strange way part of it is…Supply Chain Issues Challenge Specialty Crop Business
Published January 3, 2022
Columbia Grain President and CEO Jeff Van Pevenage says it’s been difficult to get the transportation needed move the items in smaller units or containers. Van Pevenage is prepared for this to continue another six to nine months. "End users…Supply Chain Headache is #2 Story of the Year
Published December 27, 2021
Farmers are dealing with product shortages of everything from glyphosate and glufosinate to the computer chips needed to run the tractor. "We believe it is going to stay this way far longer than what some of the experts are saying,"…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets?
Published December 27, 2021
Corn and soybeans were higher in the overnight trade. In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi says South American weather is a big driver. A 'Santa Claus' rally…Bidn Offers Upbeat Supply Chain Assessment
Published December 23, 2021
In a meeting with his supply chain task force, President Joe Biden said a historic amount of goods is moving through the ports. "After working with our administration, the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have nearly cut in…Truck Driver Shortage Challenges Product Movement
Published December 17, 2021
Minnesota Trucking Association President John Hausladen says a shortage of truck drivers has been building for many years. "We are seeing a shortage of drivers that pre-dates the pandemic. There are many great people in this industry, but the average…Ocean Carriers Asked to Help Container Issue
Published December 17, 2021
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack are asking the world’s leading ocean carriers to help mitigate ag export disruptions. Ocean carriers are making fewer containers available for U.S. ag commodities, changing return dates and charging unfair fees.…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published December 13, 2021
Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi offers his thoughts on the corn market, exports and supply chain issues in this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets.House Passes Ocean Shipping Reform
Published December 9, 2021
The House has overwhelmingly passed a major overhaul of federal regulations for the shipping industry. This bill requires ocean carriers to certify that demurrage charges meet federal standards and prevents them from unreasonably declining U.S. exports. South Dakota Congressman Dusty…