Grain
Higher fuel prices and financing costs are putting pressure on grain transportation and storage.
Tight cattle supplies could leave some winter wheat fields harvested for grain rather than grazed.
With input prices staying high, Lewis Williamson of HTS Commodities says farmers should carefully compare delivery locations and basis opportunities when marketing the remaining crop.
Improved Panama Canal operating flexibility could give agricultural shippers more dependable routing options as water conditions improve.
USDA forecasts record U.S. canola production at 5.4 billion pounds for 2026/27 as farmers expand acreage to meet stronger demand from food and biofuel markets.
Stronger East Coast shipments are giving U.S. corn another route to overseas markets.
Soy Transportation Coalition’s Mike Steenhoek discusses how rising diesel costs affect grain delivery decisions and how farmers can use their free calculator to compare transportation costs and protect profitability.
Higher shipping costs could make U.S. grain less competitive overseas.