Supply Chain and Logistics
For farmers, better data may not solve every local rail problem, but it can make service failures easier to document.
According to OPIS, the city is preparing for a projected Level 1 Water Emergency tied to a prolonged five-year drought.
The temporary closures come as grain traffic on the Arkansas River continues running ahead of recent years.
Drought remains a major risk, with the ERS reporting that 98 percent of the U.S. cotton production area was affected by drought in early May.
Grain movement remains active, but high ocean freight and diesel costs continue to pressure export logistics.
The lockout has not yet signaled a major disruption in the cattle market, but processing reliability remains important in a tight beef supply chain.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune says senators are trying to align the E15 effort with broader Farm Bill negotiations as producers continue grappling with weak farm income and elevated costs.
Strong rail and ocean demand support grain movement, but weak barge traffic and high diesel costs keep freight pressure elevated.
Corey Rosenbusch, President & CEO of The Fertilizer Institute, discusses fertilizer markets transparency efforts and the steps to ensure long-term stability for farmers and the ag economy.
Kentucky Farm Bureau President Eddie Melton joins us to discuss fertilizer affordability concerns, Senate Agriculture Committee testimony, and spring planting conditions in Kentucky.