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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…

Managing the Risk of High Input Costs

Published December 2, 2021

Input costs have marched upward, especially for fertilizer. CHS Executive Vice President of Country Operations Rick Dusek says ag retailers have a role in helping the farmer manage that risk. "If you're going to buy and apply fertilizer at these…

Dealing With a Stressed Supply Chain

Published November 29, 2021

Farm input costs are up and it has been difficult to source the products needed to put in a crop. BASF Director of Marketing Robbie Upton says the supply chain situation extends through the entire economy. "This is a supply…

House Ag Committee Evaluates Supply Chain Challenges

Published November 3, 2021

The House Agriculture Committee reviewed the supply challenges in a hearing on Wednesday. Chairman David Scott is very concerned about truck driver shortages in the U.S. "We have a two-pronged problem here. The first issue is the fact there are…

Biden Announces Plan to Ease Supply Chain Bottlenecks

Published October 14, 2021

The White House is addressing the supply chain disruptions facing agriculture and the rest of the economy. President Joe Biden has announced the Port of Los Angeles will operate 24 hours per day, seven days a week. That follows a…

What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets

Published October 11, 2021

Crude oil has hit $82 per barrel. Cash grain markets remain strong. In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Advance Trading RIsk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi also outlines the latest news regarding supply chain disruptions.

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Bidn Offers Upbeat Supply Chain Assessment

Truck Driver Shortage Challenges Product Movement

Ocean Carriers Asked to Help Container Issue

What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets

House Passes Ocean Shipping Reform

Managing the Risk of High Input Costs

Dealing With a Stressed Supply Chain

House Ag Committee Evaluates Supply Chain Challenges

Biden Announces Plan to Ease Supply Chain Bottlenecks

What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets

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