Grain
Railroads told the Surface Transportation Board’s National Grain Car Council they expect strong transportation demand but no major harvest-service problems.
Rail and barge grain movement strengthens ahead of harvest as higher transportation costs add pressure
With crop conditions, trade, and geopolitical developments all in focus, traders will be watching Friday’s WASDE report to see where the agricultural markets are headed next.
Council leaders see new opportunities to create international demand for U.S. agriculture.
The first grain vessel in six years is a key step for Churchill, but its long-term success depends on continued investment to integrate it into Canada’s agricultural export network.
Stronger ethanol production is providing additional domestic demand for corn heading into harvest.
Strong biofuel demand and shrinking stocks are supporting the crop heading into harvest.
The National Grain and Feed Association says it spent months studying how the proposed deal could affect grain transportation.
USDA research points to residual treatments for hard-to-reach areas where pests can survive.